Tina Tran, Outreach Coordinator, Program Coordinator
University of Washington, Seattle Early –  Childhood & Family Studies

Tina has been involved with Seeds of Peace for 10+ years, working to provide safe spaces for young people in Pierce County. She has been instrumental in building the ELO Summer Program, which was created in partnership with Tacoma Housing Authority and Greentrike. 

Siryntra Petersen, People and Operations Coordinator
Student, University of Washington, Tacoma – Psychology

Siryntra has been with Seeds of Peace for 10+ years, helping to bring resources and support to youth across Pierce County. She plans to put her youth development and advocacy experience to work in the educational community.

Suorsdey Sou, Events Coordinator
Student, University of Washington, Seattle – Public Global Health

Suorsdey has been involved with Seeds of Peace for 10+ years, giving back to her community and helping to create safe, equitable spaces for young people. She hopes to take the experience she has in the youth development and advocacy space to the healthcare world. 

Devin Williams, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Program Coordinator

Devin has been with SoP Projects since April 2024 and has been a coordinator since October of the same year. They were born and raised in Tacoma Washington and they strive to help create safe, inclusive, and creative spaces in their community. From their work with nonprofits such as Write253 and Black muse she has devoted her time to working in youth development to create the spaces needed for youth to thrive.

Fahren Johnson, SoP Founder and CEO
CEO, Amara

Fahren is a Tacoma native who has worked in youth development for over 20 years. She is a passionate advocate for children and youth and seeks to ensure all young people—starting with those who have been impacted by systemic racism—have equitable access to out-of-school time opportunities. In 2011 she founded Seeds of Peace at First Creek Middle School. She is currently the chief executive officer at Amara.