Jenilee Telander is the Health Systems Coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Health. She works with health and behavioral healthcare systems across the state, implementing the Zero Suicide framework, which coordinates a multilevel systematic approach to suicide care. Prior to joining the Minnesota Department of Health, Ms. Telander worked as the East Central Regional Prevention Coordinator providing technical assistance and applying a public health approach to substance abuse prevention coalitions and communities in Minnesota.

Ms. Telander has a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Saint Benedict in political science and her Master of Professional Science in environmental studies and sustainability. In her free time, she enjoys being in nature with her husband and their young son. Ms. Telander also loves exploring coffee shops and finding a great latte.

Kelly Felton enjoys empowering community leaders, organizations, and communities to ensure that all individuals have what they need to thrive. She currently is a Suicide Prevention Coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Health. Previously, she provided community substance abuse prevention training and technical assistance under supervision from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. She started in the prevention field in 2008 as the Coalition Coordinator for the Working Together Coalition in Minnesota. Her experience with community organizing and working within different systems has allowed her to understand how to influence community partners and systems to work together, making communities safer and healthier for all. Kelly helps community members understand their role in reducing risky behavior while promoting protective factors. When Kelly is not working she spends time with her husband John and their two children, Logan and Everly, in North Central Minnesota. They enjoy playing games, boating, camping, and spending time outside.