Lisa Sugarman (she/her/hers)

Lisa Sugarman is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in mental health support, writing, and community engagement. Currently serving as a Crisis Counselor at The Trevor Project, Lisa provides empathetic support to LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Additionally, Lisa contributes to Mental Health Television Network and NAMI as a storyteller, advocating for awareness and understanding of mental health issues. As an author with FAMILIUS Publishing and a humor columnist for GateHouse Media, Lisa combines storytelling with advocacy. Lisa also facilitates suicide loss survivor support groups with Samaritans Southcoast and shares insights on parenting through platforms like Grown and Flown and Ema. An alumna of Salem State University, Lisa holds a Bachelor's Degree in English.