Tracy Rassley is the Programs Manager for the Montana Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). After a 24-year paralegal career and nearly seven years as an AFSP volunteer, she has served in her current role for almost four years. Tracy has delivered a wide range of AFSP programs, including Talk Saves Lives, Caring Communities, Finding Hope, It’s Real for teens and middle schoolers, and It’s Real for college students.

Tracy is also a strong advocate for first responders and veterans. As a veteran herself, and the spouse of a man who is a retired veteran, retired law enforcement officer, and retired volunteer firefighter, she understands the unique challenges these communities and their families face. Her work is further driven by a passion for educating teens and college students, rooted in her belief that lasting progress in mental health awareness begins with empowering young people.

A loss survivor, Tracy lost her 19 year old son, Patrick, in 2015. She is a certified support group facilitator and has led the Parents of Suicide Support Group since 2017, dedicating herself to supporting others through grief and healing.