Hundreds of NEW MEXICO College and High School Students ATTEND Hilinskis’ Tyler Talk

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Written By Ali Montoya

The Foundation is honored to have partnered with University of New Mexico Athletics to bring Mark and Kym Hilinski to the Pit to speak to student athletes, coaches, teachers and parents about mental health and suicide prevention. They told their deeply moving story through memories of their son Tyler, a quarterback at Washington State who died by suicide in 2018. About 400 UNM student athletes attended along with hundreds of Albuquerque area high school students and others.

Above left: Mark and Kym Hilinski
Above right: Kym speaks with Lobo football players after the talk
Far left: Mark Hilinski with UNM head trainer Bob Waller
Near left: CEF president Michael Eaton gives opening remarks

Ali Montoya

Ali Montoya is the brand strategist behind Amari Creative, a branding studio that specializes in building strategic brands and websites for ambitious entrepreneurs by pairing engaging copy with striking design. Since starting Amari Creative in 2016, Ali has worked with over 500 small businesses and solopreneurs to help them go from a mere idea to a full-blown brand.

On top of running her agency, Ali is also the Co-Founder of The Studio Co. where she helps brand and website designers build, grow, and scale their studios, all while designing a life they love.

Based in sunny Colorado with her husband and goldendoodle pup, Ali is an adventure lover, wellness enthusiast, and creative visionary.

http://www.amaricreative.com
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