HATALPUSHIK ISHTO Shelby Rowe Chickasaw woman. Being Chickasaw and being an artist feel inseparable to me. It’s my gift.” A suicide-attempt survivor, Rowe has worked in public health since 1994. She is currently the executive director for the OU Health Sciences Center Suicide Prevention Center, which is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. A leader in the suicide prevention 昀椀eld for over 15 years, she has a wealth of experience working at the local, tribal, state, and national levels. She is a sought-after advisor and collaborates extensively with U.S. leaders and internationally to advance suicide prevention efforts. As well, Rowe is a member of the Suicide in Women and Girls Taskforce for the International Association for Suicide Prevention, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention Executive Committee, and the RI International Board of Directors. Rowe received the 2021 American Association of Suicidology Transforming Lived Experience Award. She earned her bachelor’s in sociology and philosophy, SOVEREIGN RESILIENCE and an MBA. As well, Rowe has & BEAUTY numerous accolades as an artist. Shelby Rowe Shelby Rowe, Oklahoma City www.shelbyrrowe.com/ 9