Laura Warburton is the founder and Executive Director of Live Hannah’s Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth and reducing suicide through education, research, advocacy, and awareness. After the heartbreaking loss of her 16-year-old daughter Hannah to suicide on June 19, 2014, Laura committed her life to preventing similar tragedies.
Choosing not to dwell on “what ifs,” she embraced the mantra Because of Hannah—a guiding force in her mission to support struggling youth, comfort survivors, reduce the stigma around mental illness, and raise awareness about the long-term effects of concussions.
A certified QPR Master Trainer, Laura is also trained in SafeTalk, Crisis Response Planning (CRP), Peer-to-Peer Grief Facilitation, Learning to Breathe, and The Work of Byron Katie. Her unique problem-solving ability and collaboration with lawmakers have contributed to several of Utah’s suicide prevention policies.
Laura speaks to youth and adult audiences in both secular and faith-based settings. Though a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she connects with all faiths, offering hope, healing, and education—essential tools in suicide prevention.
Her favorite invitation: “Let’s talk about it.”
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