Staff
Shana Tobkin
Shana has been a valuable part of Peer Solutions since 2010, beginning her journey as a college intern. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, she served as a Program Coordinator until 2018. Following this, Shana enhanced her expertise in social justice, community engagement, nonprofit management, and grants management at Arizona State University. In August of 2022, Shana rejoined the Peer Solutions team as the Director of Operations. In this role, she handles financial reporting and maintains compliance with funding guidelines. Her expertise helps the organization operate efficiently, all while supporting youth to strengthen communities. Contact Shana at Shana@PeerSolutions.org
Xochitl Valencia
Xochitl Valencia is the Program Coordinator at Peer Solutions, where she plays a key role in supporting Peer Leaders with their weekly programming at sites around the valley. With a background in administration and human resources, she uses her organizational skills and passion for community work to help drive positive change. Contact Xochitl at Xochitl@PeerSolutions.org
Jenesis Tellez
Jenesis Tellez is in her seventh year with Peer Solutions and is now serving as Co-Director. Jenesis works with our front-line staff and Peer Leaders for virtual and live programming with youth and community members. Additionally, she collaborates with community partners to establish strong relationships and expand outreach efforts. Jenesis received her Bachelor of Applied Human Behavior from Northern Arizona University and looks forward to continuing to grow with Peer Solutions. Contact Jenesis at Jenesis@PeerSolutions.org
Aeris Baggett
Aeris Baggett has been with Peer Solutions for two years as a Peer Leader. She is now a college student and assists with weekday programming for youth and is involved in co-leading the Arizona Youth Led Coalition, helping to connect youth voices across the state. Passionate about violence prevention and equity, Aeris is dedicated to fostering safe, inclusive environments where all young people can thrive.
Jennifer Rauhouse
Jennifer Rauhouse founded Peer Solutions with the community in 1996 with the vision of safety, equity, and respect (SER) normalized in our hearts, homes, schools, workplaces, governments, communities, and world. This is a world free from the root causes of harm, including historical and current Trauma, Silence/Denial, and Normalized Harm (OSN). Since 1981, she has developed the Trauma-Informed Primary Prevention (TIPP) program to address root causes of harm. Jennifer has contributed to national prevention guidelines, served on the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s Advisory Council, and led training across the U.S. Currently, she focuses on grant writing and collaborating with staff and Peer Leaders to drive sustainable community change. Contact Jennifer at Jennifer@PeerSolutions.org
Peer Leaders
At Peer Solutions, our youth peer leaders are the heart of our programming. Ranging from grades K-12, these dedicated individuals play a crucial role in supporting schools. Peer Solutions currently has 20 paid Peer Leaders across Phoenix, Laveen, and Tempe.
By and for the community.
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