Thanks to Our Past Interns
An incredible note of gratitude goes to those who have interned for us.
Tyler Neill
Director, President & Co-Founder - Boise, ID
Tyler Neill is an attorney in Boise, Idaho, and a co-founder of The Speedy Foundation. Tyler was a close friend of Jeret "Speedy" Peterson since childhood. Tyler graduated from the College of Idaho in 2004 with degrees in Politics & Economics and History. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2007. Tyler received an M.S. in Education/Sport Psychology from the University of Idaho in 2008. Prior to working as an attorney, Tyler was the Head Women's Tennis Coach and Associate Director of Compliance for the University of Idaho.
Kim Jeffrey
Director & Secretary - Boise, ID
Kim is a school psychologist who advocates for mental wellness for the students she supports. Kim has her B.A. in psychology from Boise State University and M.Ed. andEd.S. from Idaho State University. Kim enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and dog. In her free time, Kim loves to cook, camp, and enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. Kim joined the TSF Board in December of 2017.
Katie Flood
Member at Large - Heber, UT
Katie is the proud mom of 2 boys who live in Heber, UT. Speedy showed up at Katie’s house as a child with her brother Nate. Speedy made himself right at home by becoming a member of her family. Katie attended college in Fort Meyers, FL where she played tennis, later transferring to the University of Utah, graduating with a BA in communications. Katie joined the Board in April 2015. Katie enjoys golf, fly fishing, and skiing at Deer Valley Resort. Katie is a certified QPR trainer.
Andrea Guerri
Member at Large - Boise, ID
Andrea Guerri has been a volunteer with The Speedy Foundation since the beginning, she also served as our Project Manager in 2021. Andrea has her B.S. in Sociology from Boise State University and was nominated Women of the Year by the Idaho Business Review. After eight years as a Partner and Recruiting Manager for a local firm, she’s recently ventured out launching her own firm. When Andrea isn't volunteering, you can find her mastering jigsaw puzzles, hiking the foothills, and traveling.
Chelsea Steinbach
Member at Large - Park City, UT
Chelsea Steinbach worked for U.S. Ski & Snowboard for 10 years where she managed the Women’s Alpine Team, navigating team logistics for Olympic, World Cup, and Development athletes. In 2017, she began work as a grant write at Peace House, a domestic violence shelter in Park City, securing over $2 million in federal funding. Chelsea is currently the Director of Operations at RMC, a destination management company based in Park City, UT, providing luxury experiences for corporate groups.
Kat Crozier
Member at Large - Twin Falls, ID
Kat Crozier is a mom of three, a lifelong Idahoan, and a marketing professional with a personal commitment to mental health advocacy. With a career spent leading brand and strategy efforts in the food and beverage industry, she now brings that energy to The Speedy Foundation.
Shannon Decker
Executive Director & Co-Founder - Truckee, CA
Shannon Decker holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Idaho and has nearly twenty years of private and public teaching and administrative experience in Idaho, Nevada, and California. She is a mental health educator who facilitates various training opportunities to further the foundation’s mission of promoting mental health education and advocating for suicide prevention. Shannon contracts with The Speedy Foundation in a part-time capacity.
Linda Peterson
Co-Founder, Emeritus
Linda is a retired registered nurse, in Boise, ID with a career of experience in several different areas of health care. Linda created The Speedy Foundation after the loss of her son, Speedy, to bring awareness and hope to others living with mental illness. The positive energy and future of The Speedy Foundation have helped keep Jeret's positive legacy alive in Linda's heart. Linda is TSF's #1 champion and volunteer.
Our Past Board Members
A heart felt thank you to those who have supported The Speedy Foundation with their time, talent, and treasure over the years. Mahalo!
Kathlyn Hedstrom
Philanthropy and Outreach Intern - Boise, ID
Kathlyn Hedstrom is a Psychology student at Boise State University, anticipated to graduate in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Family Studies. Currently, Kathlyn serves as a Behavioral Health Technician at Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, where she provides direct patient care and engages in group therapy sessions.