Carrie Kawczynski joined the staff of NAMI Fox Valley in 2022 as a Peer Companion for the Iris Place program, and became the Iris Place Assistant Program Director in 2024. Carrie holds certificates in Intentional Peer Support, Compassionate Peer Support, and When Conversation Turns to Suicide. In her spare time, Carrie enjoys spending time with her husband Greg, son Sylas, and her two dogs. She also enjoys visiting Door County, spending time at her family farm, and cheering on her hometown team: the Milwaukee Brewers.