Meet the People Behind PEER Kindness

PEER Kindness is powered by a dedicated team of educators, advocates, community leaders, and volunteers committed to helping young people feel safe, supported, and connected.

Meet Our Founders

Todd & Maya Haynes

Todd and Maya Haynes founded PEER Kindness in memory of their daughter, Caitlyn Nell Haynes, with a vision of helping create safer, more compassionate communities for young people.

What began as a response to profound personal loss has grown into a community-centered movement focused on empathy, belonging, bullying prevention, and youth well-being.

For more than two decades, Todd and Maya have been deeply involved in their local Montrose, Colorado community – supporting local schools, youth programs, athletics, and families. Their commitment to PEER Kindness reflects their belief that every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued.

Today, they continue to advocate for prevention-focused approaches that strengthen connection, build emotional resilience, and empower communities to support young people more intentionally.

Learn Cait's Story

Meet Our Team

Kimberly States

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kimberly is a nonprofit consultant who specializes in helping organizations build capacity, stabilize day to day operations and build positive, sustainable cultures that drive growth and reduce cost.
Amanda Andrews

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Amanda has been a part of the Montrose community for over 18 years. Having personally experienced various forms of bullying throughout her life, she felt a deep calling to get involved when the opportunity to join PEER Kindness arose. Amanda brings a nurturing, motherly presence to the team, offering support not only to the youth of Montrose but also to everyone around her. She is deeply committed to spreading kindness and creating a safe, welcoming space for all young people. Outside of her work with PEER Kindness, Amanda enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.
Mariah Hokit

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Mariah was born and raised in the Montrose community and was drawn to PEER Kindness by its popularity in the community she’s grown up in. She’d always known of the organization, and when the opportunity arose, she knew she wanted to be part of the wonderful efforts they were making in spreading the values of kindness and empathy. Her BA in Mass Communications helps the team with anything from design to social media to marketing. Aside from work, Mariah loves all things film and literature, and enjoys playing tennis in her free time.