About Sabina
A Vow Turned Into a Mission
Her Story
From Grief to Purpose
In 2017, Sabina Zunguze lost her daughter Tatissa to suicide. There is no way to soften that truth — and she does not try. Her daughter's death reshaped her life, her family, and her understanding of what it means to be present with someone who is hurting but unable to say so.
In the years that followed, Sabina and her family made a promise — that Tatissa's life, light, and struggle would not disappear into the quiet. They created The Tatissa Foundation, and Sabina channeled her 20+ years of behavioral health expertise into a new mission: equipping everyday people with the skills to step in.
That mission became Sabina Speaks LLC — and the CONNECT™ Framework — and ultimately her book, Step In, now available on Amazon.
Founded in memory of Tatissa, the Foundation continues to reach people who feel alone, overwhelmed, or unsure how to ask for help — carrying her name forward as a legacy of connection and hope.
Visit thetatissafoundation.orgCredentials & Expertise
20+ Years of Behavioral Health
Certifications
Affiliations
Published Author
Now Available on Amazon
Step In
The Everyday Person's Guide to Suicide Prevention Preparedness
Written for the manager who noticed her employee going quiet. The father who found a concerning text. The pastor who sensed something heavy in a congregation member's eyes — and didn't know what to say.
Built around Sabina's proprietary CONNECT™ Framework, Step In gives everyday people a clear, practical, non-clinical path through one of life's most frightening conversations. Practical tools. Real conversations. Lasting impact.
"Recognize. Connect. Support. Follow Up. Stay In. Take Care."
The CONNECT™ Framework
Proceeds support The Tatissa Foundation. Every purchase helps fund suicide prevention programs, community outreach, and resources for those who need them most — in Tatissa's memory and in her honor.
Brand Values
Sabina Speaks Is Built On
Compassion
Meeting people where they are, without judgment.
Preparedness
Not therapy — practical readiness for real moments.
Empowerment
Trusting ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
Purpose
Every program carries the mission of Tatissa's legacy.