John Ackerman, PhD, is a child clinical psychologist and the Suicide Prevention Clinical Manager for the Center for Suicide Prevention and Research (CSPR) at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The CSPR helps schools and community organizations in Ohio implement evidence-based prevention strategies. Dr Ackerman and his team have provided training to many schools throughout central and southeastern Ohio using an enhanced Signs of Suicide (SOS) prevention programming model with a focus on fidelity and long-term sustainability. Efforts are underway to support out-of-school programs such as the Boys and Girls Clubs to implement effective suicide prevention strategies as well. Dr. Ackerman also supports clinical training of psychologists, social workers, and counselors at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He serves on the Zero Suicide Implementation team at Nationwide Children's and is involved in training on suicide screening and risk assessment in primary care and community settings.