Meet the i love you, bro Team

Joe’s journey started when on his way to a basketball game with his daughters, he recognized a brother in a suicide crisis. After getting out of his car to help, the only words that came to mind in that terrifying moment were, “i love you, bro.” From there, Joe was able to help the man.
This experience left Joe wondering why he couldn’t have helped before it got to that point. Joe’s journey led him to an awareness of the mental health challenge facing his brothers and from there, the i love you, bro project was born.
Joe has a history of serving to strengthen his community and working to encourage and support those around him.

Jason has 16 Years of Therapy Experience: Rooted in years of diverse and enriching professional practice. He specializes in all varieties of mental healthcare such as Grief, Addiction Recovery, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief Coaching.
It has always been the i love you, bro project’s goal to offer the men in our community free access to shame-free group spaces, and with the help and experience of Jason, we offer shame-free one on one care as well.

"I always try to live by the notion that 'You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.'
"Since I first reached out to Joe, I knew that he was a guy that was a 'Go and Doer'. I strongly believe in Joe's big dream and helping eliminate men's suicide and improving the mental health of the men in our community. Joe seems tireless in his passion for men's mental health and suicide prevention. He is one of the most dedicated people I have ever met, and I'm thankful to be a part of this cause."
Troy donates his office space in West Jordan for us to hold our 'Courage to Bro' men's support groups

“In 2009, we lost my wife's little sister to suicide on her 15th birthday..
In 2015, my son attempted suicide and was in the hospital for a week and we had many ups and downs. We are so grateful that he pulled through and is still with us.
In 2016, I lost my little brother to suicide and that completely changed my life forever.
I've gone through a lot of heartbreak and loss in my life but I now use my experience to help men."
Aside from his great passion for Men's Mental Health, Clint is a well-known man of business in his community. He currently owns and operates:
* Big O Tires - South Jordan
* Only Redd's Men's Grooming Company
* TRU Bros Handyman Services
* TRU Business Consultants
* TRU Advocates

Tauasu “Tau” Harrington was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii in a family where the Aloha Spirit was a way life.
Tau has experienced the despair and hopelessness of addiction and finds fulfillment in sharing the light and hope that comes from connection.
In 2010, he founded The A-Game Institute to study and promote peek human performance in all aspects of life.
Professionally, Tau is a storyteller by trade who uses his skill and talents to help clients with brand development, creative marketing, and media production.
Tau is a powerful Advocate for Men's Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and ongoing Personal Development for men.

Meet Scott Martin ~ New Activity Coordinator for the i love you bro PROJECT and Advisory Board member. Scott is a very proud father of 6 kids, 5 of which are still with him today. He's also a doggy dad of 2 incredible fur babies. He's been married to his best friend and adventure-chasing partner, Hillary, since 2021. During his lifetime, Scott has experienced many ups and downs just as most people do through our journey called life.
Some of these experiences, good and bad, include but are not limited to: marriage, divorce, loss of a child, major health issues and many surgeries, a weight loss journey of losing a 160lbs, and 25+ years of addiction/alcoholism etc.
Scott has learned from each of these experiences but has had help along the way, from participating or attending AA, traditional talk therapy, rehab, church groups, and ketamine therapy. Each of these has helped him at that time in his life and taught him great tools, but each of them
also lacked something and that is “Just for Men” (not the hair club). "The I love you Bro project does that for me. It brings guys together just to be guys, share experiences, hobbies, talents and best of all it allows us as men to be Human, with no judgement, while gaining the support and human connection we all need on some level every day". Scott is an avid mountain biker, and he also enjoys all things outdoors. His favorite thing to do is spend time doing those things with his kids and family.
"I am excited to be part of the I love you bro project and share my love for being physically and mentally active through the activities portion of this program. I look forward to sharing and learning new things with all of the past, present and future Bro’s"!

"Mental Health is something I have always been passionate about, as I have always had close family members struggle with severe mental illnesses.
In June of 2020, my passion and desire for helping people in mental health drastically increased.
On June 5, 2020, I got a call from a police officer that changed me forever; my husband of 10 years had died by suicide. Since then, I have spent much of the last few years researching, educating, and trying to make sense of a tragedy.
I know suicide is preventable.
I also know that a lot of times when men are struggling, they often feel they have to "man up" or can't show their emotions. I love the I Love You, Bro Project for trying to change that narrative and help men who are struggling with mental health challenges feel comfortable and confident in reaching out for help".
Amanda graduated from Southern Utah University in 2009 with a Bachelors in Human Development and Psychology. She's spent the majority of her adult life working in health care. She's currently been at Huntsman Mental Health Institute for 13 years working with kids and teens in the partial hospitalization programs. Before that, Amanda worked with girls in residential treatment centers and preschools.

"I've had my own personal struggles with depression and mental health over the years and the i love you, bro Project has been a great anchor and resource for me."
Aside from his personal passion for Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Tua enjoys being a Business Development Exec at B10 Capital.
His career puts him in touch daily with high-net-worth individuals and companies, discussing their tax strategies. Most importantly, it allows him to be around amazing people everyday.