1 Degree of Separation

We are excited to announce that Adam Valdez has joined 1 Degree of Separation as our Director of Growth & Outreach.

Adam brings a wealth of experience in relationship building, community engagement, and leadership. More importantly, he brings a genuine passion for people and a commitment to our mission of creating conversations that save lives.

Since joining the team, Adam has been connecting with schools, mental health organizations, community leaders, and community partners, helping expand the reach and impact of 1 Degree of Separation.

One of the things that has stood out most is how quickly meaningful conversations develop when people are given a safe space to share. Time and again, Adam has discovered what we see every day: mental health touches every family, every community, and every organization.

Adam's professionalism, integrity, compassion, and servant leadership make him an outstanding addition to our team. We are grateful for his dedication and excited for the opportunities ahead as we continue to grow our mission and reach more people with hope, connection, and practical tools for su***de prevention.

Please join us in welcoming Adam to the 1 Degree of Separation team.

It’s true. You are❤️

“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.”
— Dr. Maya Angelou

In a world that constantly asks us to do more, be more, and prove more, Dr. Maya Angelou reminds us of something powerful: your worth is not conditional.

You do not have to earn your value.
You do not have to shrink to be accepted.
You do not have to prove your existence to deserve peace, love, or belonging.

June is a season of becoming, of growth, renewal, and stepping fully into who you are.

Let this be your reminder this week: You are already enough.

What is one thing you’re reminding yourself this week? ✨💛

What impressed me most was the passion and support from the Commanding leadership and the systems in place to care for the pilots attending.
Hearing the Commander open the training with, “Your mental health is just as important as your physical health,” immediately set the tone for openness and honesty, creating a safe space for us to teach others how to have the conversation.

We were honored to deliver two incredible su***de prevention trainings at Whiting NAS. The willingness to engage, listen, and lean into difficult conversations was powerful to witness. One conversation truly can save a life.
Thank you to the Navy for trusting our program that is saving lives.