Kivi Neimi
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Kivi has worked in Human Resources for over a decade and is dedicated to fostering a positive work environment at PEERS.
A graduate of The Evergreen State College and People’s College of Law, Kivi has always sought to include alternative theories of hierarchical structures, deconstruction of stereotypes, and critical race theory in their leadership of organizations. PEERS’ development out of the Consumer Mental Health Movement and its foundational commitment to employee wellness dovetails perfectly with Kivi’s commitment to supporting the staff of PEERS. Kivi is active in many political movements including disability rights, LGBTQ rights, and racial social justice movements. Having been detained or arrested several times protesting, they believe that it is important to keep showing up for justice and allyship in these times. Outside of work, Kivi is a pet parent to two rescue cats, Roary and Jett, as well as tending to a small flock of chickens. On the weekend Kivi can be found rehearsing or performing with their band Kittenhead. Sarah Marxer As Evaluation and Policy Specialist, Sarah is responsible for leading PEERS’ evaluation, policy, and advocacy efforts. Sarah has worked on issues ranging from racial and economic justice to educational equity. Prior to joining PEERS, she was on the research team at Urban Strategies Council. She also managed a statewide child… Tuesday Jones Tuesday Jones is the Office Administrator and Project Manager at PEERS. Originally from Monterey, California, they moved here in May of 2021 to pursue non-profit work. Their college background is in Sociology, specifically conducting sociological research around black and brown women and femme-aligned people. Tuesday's lived experience in mental health drew… Zakiya Johnson Zakiya Johnson started as an intern and quickly found that her values aligned with PEERS. Zakiya is now a Program Coordinator, currently responsible for supporting programs with evaluations, and provides administrative support to the Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) team and Lift Every Voice and Speak (LEVS) team. Zakiya… |
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