Lindsey Vezina serves as the Director of Organizational Culture and brings more than a decade of leadership and advocacy experience to the Kiva Centers. A certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, she is recognized for her commitment to trauma-informed care, peer support, and advancing equitable access to mental health services.
Lindsey has completed training through the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) and coordinates Kiva Centers Trauma-Informed Peer Support Trainings (TIPS) trainings, Trauma-Informed Barbers and Stylists (TIBS) while also contributing to Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) training initiatives and workforce development efforts.
She began her professional journey in mental health services in New York City before bringing her experience back home to serve her community. Lindsey loves being close to her family, animals, and her local sports teams, especially the Boston Celtics and UConn basketball!