Meet the
Team
Carolyn Cox
Founder and Director of SPARK.
As the founder and director of SPARK, I strive to help bring youth peer support, and youth voice to the forefront of the growing peer movement. SPARK's staff is purposefully diverse as it is SPARK's goal to appropriately support youth and families from all cultures with certified peer specialists who are from those cultures.
I am always actively looking for, and open to collaboration as I believe that by working together, we can make the changes needed for a hopeful future for our young generations.
Email: ccox@wayouth.us
Jazmaine Wong
Youth Tribal Liaison, Certified Peer Support Specialist, B.A
I am a compassionate Tribal Liaison; I focus on advocating for voice and choice. I am Proudly enrolled in the Yakama Nation where my work is deeply influenced by cultural and my personal journey. I Graduated With a bachelor's degree in psychology minor in criminal justice. My most meaningful roles have been as a mother, daughter, and partner. Raised by my parents, Pamela and Jarrett Wong, I learned the importance of resilience, empathy, and family support. As a mother of 4 beautiful children and fiancé to an amazing partner of nine and a half years, my dedication to my family fuels my drive to create a better world for future generations.
Email: jwong@wayouth.us
Cece Byrd
Certified Peer Support Specialist, 2SLGBTQIA+ Liaison
Youth Coordinator for Mobile Response Services and Stabilization
South West Washington and 2SLGBTQIA+ Liaison for WA State Behavioral Health Youth Network.
I have worked supporting youth and families since I graduated high school, first in early childhood education and then transitioning into the Behavioral Health world in 2022. My work on a WISe team introduced me to peer work and I have been passionate about this career path since. My history of mental health and embracing my identity within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community has helped turn me into the support I wish I had as a young person. My desire to see a world that is focused on growth and healing keeps me motivated and excited to stay on this journey.
Email: cbyrd@wayouth.us
Shiyah Grant
Certified Peer Support Specialist
As a liaison under Spark, I am dedicated to fostering connections and cultivating a supportive community for individuals in recovery, not just for youth but for everyone in our surrounding counties. Drawing on my lived experience, I aim to provide a helpful and unbiased perspective that ultimately benefits our community.
Email: sgrant@wayouth.us
Matthew Polley
Grays Harbor County Youth & Family Liaison, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Approved State Trainer
I have been a Certified Peer Support Specialist since August 2023. I started out in Foundational Community Support, and am now working to become a certified state trainer.
My current focus is working to bring awareness of peer support to youth, families and teachers in Grays Harbor and surrounding counties.
Email: mpolley@wayouth.us
Diane McCullum
Training Coordinator
I worked for many years with youth and families in various behavioral health positions. Now as a Training Coordinator, I organize and facilitate registration for CPC, CACPS, and other SPARK trainings. I work alongside peers and HCA staff to ensure participants have the information and resources they need before and after training.
Email: dmccullum@wayouth.us
Jose Eudave
Certified Peer Support Specialist, Approved State Trainer Mentee
I am currently in the process of becoming a state trainer. I am passionate about the work I do because I want to inspire and support youth, adults, and anyone in need of guidance. In my current role as a moderator in trainings, I help create a supportive and engaging environment where participants feel heard, encouraged, and empowered in their growth and recovery
Email: jeudave@wayouth.us
