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Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Veteran Suicide Prevention - Education Core Staff
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Our Mission & Vision
The mission of the Rocky Mountain MIRECC is to study suicide with the goal of reducing suicidal ideation and behaviors in the Veteran population. Towards this end, the work of the Rocky Mountain MIRECC is focused on promising clinical interventions, as well as the cognitive and neurobiological underpinnings of suicidal thoughts and behaviors that may lead to innovative prevention strategies.
The vision of the Rocky Mountain MIRECC is to increase information and treatment options available to Veterans, their families and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) so that care decisions and care provided are aimed at decreasing suicide risk.
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If you have questions or comments, please reach out to us via email: RockyMountainMIRECC@va.gov
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Staff
Education Core

Edgar Villarreal, PhD
Director of Education and Training, Rocky Mountain MIRECC
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC
Aurora, CO
Email: Edgar.Villarreal@va.gov

Laurel Gaeddert, BS (she/her/hers)
Health Science Specialist & Web Coordinator, Rocky Mountain MIRECC
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC
Aurora, CO
Email: Laurel.Gaeddert@va.gov
Publications: PUBMED | Google Scholar

Adam S. Hoffberg, MHS (he/him/his)
Health Science Specialist, Rocky Mountain MIRECC
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC
Aurora, CO
Email: Adam.Hoffberg@va.gov
Publications: PUBMED | Google Scholar
Mr. Hoffberg has been with Rocky Mountain MIRECC since 2012 engaging in translation, dissemination and communication of research findings. He supports the @RMIRECC Twitter, theShort Takes on Suicide Prevention Podcast as well as community outreach events to promote evidence-based suicide prevention and postvention resources. His research focuses on conducting systematic reviews to synthesize evidence on Veteran health topics pertinent to suicide prevention.

Richard K. McMullen
Senior Program Analyst & Webmaster/Web Coordinator, Rocky Mountain MIRECC
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC
Aurora, CO
Email: Richard.McMullen@va.gov
Richard is a retired US Army noncommissioned officer with 20 years of service. He brings videography, webmaster, graphic illustration and photography experience to the Rocky Mountain MIRECC. He serves our Veterans on the Rocky Mountain MIRECC Education Core.

Audrey Cobb, MA (she/her/hers)
Health Science Specialist, Rocky Mountain MIRECC
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC
Aurora, CO
Email: Audrey.Cobb@va.gov
Publications: PUBMED
As part of the Rocky Mountain MIRECC Education Core, Ms. Cobb creates educational materials about mental health and suicide prevention and develops products for research dissemination. She also provides implementation support for VA's national Suicide Risk Identification and Management program and associated projects.
Melissa McHarg, BA (she/her/hers)
Health Science Specialist, Rocky Mountain MIRECC
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC
Aurora, CO
Email: Melissa.McHarg@va.gov
Phone: 720-723-6484
Rachel Warden
Communications Specialist, Rocky Mountain MIRECC
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC
Aurora, CO
Phone: 720-602-5008
Email: Rachel.Warden@va.gov
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Last Updated 18 March 2022