Resources and information to complement our 30-minute Opioid Response Training which is available at our Mentally Covered Training Center.
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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 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.
Read MoreDirector & 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 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 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.
Read MoreExecutive 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.
Read MoreCo-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.
Read MoreA heartfelt thank you to those who have supported The Speedy Foundation with their time, talent, and treasure over the years. Mahalo!
Read MoreLet’s Get Healthy California provides an ongoing statewide collaborative and systematic approach for assessing and monitoring the health status of California, identifying and prioritizing opportunities for health improvement and promoting collective action towards comprehensive solutions that address the root causes of California’s toughest health challenges.
Read MorePaper Tigers follows a year in the life of a high school that has radically changed it's approach to disciplining its students, becoming a model for how to break the cycles of poverty, violence and disease that affects families.
Read MoreIdaho Harm Reduction Project works to serve the drug using community of Idaho, as well as the general public by creating safe communities through evidence based programming, education, needle exchange and appropriate needle disposal.
Read More911 is the number to call for life-threatening or property emergencies.
Read More988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call, text, or chat 988 for any emotional, mental, or substance use distress. Available 24/7, free, & anonymous.
Read MoreThe Speedy Foundation is so excited and honored to announce our partnership with Hannah Menzner, the newly crowned Miss Idaho USA. Her deep passion for mental health stemmed from her experience volunteering for a crisis hotline, and she has since founded Project IdaHOPE to teach Idahoans to spot suicide warning signs and risk factors. We look forward to working alongside her as she continues her campaign for suicide awareness, and can’t wait to see the wonderful things she has in store this year!
Read MoreSarah 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.
Read MoreGrace 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.
Read MoreAyva 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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