Suicide Prevention Staff
Suicide Prevention
Brittney Williams-Wright
(She, Her, Hers)
Region IV Suicide Prevention Coordinator & QPR/ASIST Instructor
Brittney Williams is a native of Ethel, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2010. Brittney has a diverse case management background, which has allowed her to interact with parents, children, teachers, counselors, social service networks, and numerous other entities striving for the betterment of child welfare and family relations. She is a certified Darkness to Light “Stewards of Children” Facilitator.
What makes her so unique is the ability to tailor her approach and communication skills to meet the needs of every client she interacts with. What motivates her to achieve greater, is the knowing that completing a simple task or providing a resource to her families, can open a door to a firmer family foundation and a healthier start. Brittney enjoys being a “home-body”, spending time with friends and family, and reading a good book, when she has the time.
Rachel Belloni
(She, Her, Hers)
Statewide Suicide Prevention Specialist & QPR/ASIST Instructor
Rachel was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in Behavioral Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2017. She received her Master’s degree in Thanatology from Marian University (Wisconsin). Thanatology is the study of death, dying, and bereavement, and it was through the deaths of her close friends, Ricky and Chance, Rachel found her calling in this field. Rachel also works with Healing House: Hope for Grieving Children as a Group Director for the Significant Person and Sibling II groups. In her free time, Rachel loves playing with her dog, Dax, cuddling with her cat, Tim, going to estate sales, and watching binge-worthy shows on TV.
Androniki Bida
(She, Her, Hers)
Region IV Suicide Prevention Specialist & QPR Instructor
Androniki Bida was born in Salem, Massachusetts and recently moved to Lafayette, Louisiana. She has received her BS in Clinical Psychology and a BA in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Thanatology, the study of death, dying and bereavement, from the University of Rhode Island in 2021. She is expecting to pursue her MA in Social Work, starting the summer of 2023. Niki has experience working with diverse populations, ranging from children who are grieving, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and individuals who are incarcerated. Niki’s great passion is bringing healing to individuals who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience. Her own life experiences have led her to want to touch as many lives as she possibly can to make a difference. Outside of the office, Niki values spending quality time with her family, boyfriend, and pup, Bubba. She likes to explore new and unfamiliar things to her, whether that’s a new book, trying a new recipe, or moving across the country!
Shannen Perez
(She, Her, Hers)
Suicide Prevention Resource Developer
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Shannen was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and moved to Lafayette, Louisiana in 2015. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from McNeese State University and is currently a graduate student working towards a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is also a volunteer at Healing House, Hope for Grieving Children. Life experiences, resilience, and compassion lead her into the field of counseling and advocating for suicide prevention and intervention.
Shannen loves to spend time with her daughter, fiancé, and fur babies. Close friends and family are highly valued and cherished in her life. She enjoys going to the gym, hiking when she gets the chance, listening to music and audiobooks, cooking, and learning new things. She promotes forgiveness and continually giving yourself a little grace.