CLARKSVILLE, TN – Health and well-being have always driven Claudia Alonzo, from her decade-long career in radiologic science to her current work as Austin Peay State University’s director of Community Care and Standards – but she never expected to receive state-level recognition for her suicide prevention efforts.
The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) presented Alonzo with the Mid-Cumberland Regional Award for her mental health advocacy during the organization’s statewide conference, hosted Sept. 4-5 as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
“Winning the TSPN Mid-Cumberland Regional Award is an expression of our commitment at Austin Peay State University to investing in the health and well-being of our students and community,” Alonzo said. “Suicide prevention is hard work; it requires compassion and teamwork, and I am humbled to be part of the work on this important effort with so many dedicated individuals across the region.”…