Beck Whipple is a Kentucky’s Suicide Prevention Coordinator. Prior to this, he had fifteen years of experience in promoting the healing of youth who have experienced complex trauma. Beck is a trainer of the following nationally recognized programs and curriculum: Risking Connection, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer). He conducts trainings nationally and throughout Kentucky focusing on providing education and advocacy regarding suicide prevention, trauma, de-escalation and gender identity. Beck enjoys his fur babies, Benson and Tic, as well as golfing, physical exercise and dancing. He is originally from Kansas, where he spent most of his childhood on a farm with his family. Beck is extremely passionate about creating safe spaces for the LGBT community.