John has dedicated more than 14 years to supporting suicide prevention, grief education, and compassionate care for those impacted by loss. Since 2012, he has volunteered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), serving as a board member for five years and Board Chair from 2016 to 2019. He has hosted International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day programs since 2013 and has facilitated AFSP’s Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group since 2020.

In addition to his work with AFSP, John is a GriefShare co-facilitator, a certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist, and a certified Grief Educator through David Kessler’s program. He is also an active member of the Williamson County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

In 2023, John founded the Olive You Ashley Project to honor his daughter’s legacy by promoting hope, connection, and suicide prevention. He is also the co-founder and president of the Austin HIM Foundation, where he continues to expand community support, advocacy, and education for those navigating grief and mental health challenges.

Through every role he serves, John’s mission remains the same: to ensure that no one has to face grief, suicide loss, or life’s most difficult moments alone.

As Co-Founder of STRONG, a devoted father, former Marine with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, and current Fire Captain, Josh Stubblefield brings a lifetime of frontline leadership and peer-driven support to the organization’s mission. Having spent years in high-stress environments, Josh has seen firsthand the silent battles service members, first responders, and fathers face every day.

A charter member of his department’s peer support team since 2018, Josh is peer-support trained and has spent years guiding brothers and sisters through the complex pressures of fire service and family life. Having also served three years as union president, he navigated critical internal and external challenges—experience that directly informs how STRONG tackles complex institutional and personal mental health struggles today.

"I’ve watched too many of my brothers in the military and fire service suffer alone," says Josh. "None of us are meant to do this in isolation. We go through the same struggles, and we heal the same way: as a team."

Josh applies his strong leadership background toward building intentional spaces where men feel seen, supported, and understood—driving a vision for lasting healing across our community.

Co-leader of Books & Brews and father of five, Randy brings heart, wisdom, and authenticity to STRONG: The Men’s Mental Initiative's leadership. His commitment to family, friendship, and emotional growth makes him a steady presence and trusted voice in the community.