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Tyler Neill
Tyler Neill

Director, President & Co-Founder

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.

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Kim Jefferey
Kim Jefferey

Director & Secretary

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.

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Karen May
Karen May

Director & Treasurer

Karen is an attorney located in Boise, Idaho, currently working as in-house counsel for Veritas Technologies. Karen graduated from the University of Idaho in 1999 with a B.A. in Political Science and received her J.D. from Boston College Law School in 2003. Karen is the mom of two young boys and enjoys spending time with her family in Boise, and traveling when they can. Karen was honored to join the TSF Board, as treasurer, in April of 2019.

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Katie Flood
Katie Flood

Member at Large

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.

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Andrea Guerri
Andrea Guerri

Member at Large

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.

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Shannon Decker
Shannon Decker

Executive Director & Co-Founder

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.

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Linda Peterson
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.

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Sarah Carson
Sarah Carson

Sarah is a senior at Boise State University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Business. Also serving as the Vice President of Boise State’s Residential Housing Association, the importance of mental health awareness is always something she is advocating for, especially on campus. In the meantime, Sarah likes to spend time watching true crime documentaries, hiking with her dog, and playing tennis.

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Grace Shimatsu
Grace Shimatsu

Grace is currently a senior at Boise State University where she is majoring in Health Sciences. She previously received her Associate's degree from North Idaho College and plans to attend graduate school, where she hopes to pursue her Master's degree in public health. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and being outdoors. Grace is honored to join the team and to advocate for the mission of The Speedy Foundation.

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Ayva Stauts
Ayva Stauts

Ayva is in her second year at Boise State University pursuing a degree in non-profit management. She served as a Peer Counselor for two years in 2019, where she helped her fellow students who were struggling with their mental health and was awarded a scholarship for her efforts. In her free time, you’ll find Ayva outdoors whether she’s playing soccer, skiing, or going for a jog along the greenbelt.

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Amanda Walker
Amanda Walker

Amanda is a senior at Boise State University. She is planning on graduating in the spring with a bachelor’s in business administration and a minor in marketing. When she's not busy with school she is spending time with her friends or reading by the river. Amanda is so excited to join the Speedy team and gain experience in a field she is passionate about.

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Sam Jacobson
Sam Jacobson

Sam Jacobson is attending Boise State University finishing her Senior year with a Communication Major and Arts Entrepreneurship Minor. Having a passion for Photography, Social Media, and Coffee, Sam continues to create content and barista on the side in Boise Idaho. Originally from Northern California, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and reading. Working alongside other members of The Speedy Foundation, Sam strives to continuously spread mental health awareness for high-school and college students.

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