Sally Spencer-Thomas, PsyD, MNM
Clinical Psychologist, International Speaker, President of United Suicide Survivors International
Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas writes the employee well-being column for IRMI.com, bringing evidence-informed insight and lived experience to the forefront of workplace mental health.
A clinical psychologist and impact entrepreneur, Dr. Spencer-Thomas entered suicide prevention after losing her brother, Carson, to suicide. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her leadership in closing gaps in mental health promotion and suicide prevention, especially in high-risk industries like construction. She is the lead author of the National Guidelines for Workplace Suicide Prevention, cofounder of the Construction Working Minds initiative, and a founding partner in the innovative Man Therapy campaign.
Today, she serves as a speaker, trainer, and consultant for workplace organizations and national conventions. She is also the president of the nonprofit she cofounded, United Suicide Survivors International, where she continues to champion bold, culture-changing strategies. Her clients include JE Dunn, Sundt, Hensel Phelps, Holder, ABC, Gilbane, Clayco, Quanta Services, and many labor unions. Her TEDx Talk and national speaking tours amplify voices of lived experience, helping organizations build resilient, recovery-oriented cultures where everyone has a chance at a life worth living.
