Skills & Peer Support Providers
Tara Peterson, SSW
Skills Program DirectorAmy Peterson, SSW
Skills Worker
Aulola Koloti, SSW
Skills WorkerAulola Koloti earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Utah and provides both School Skills-Based and Home Skills-Based services and is passionate about helping children, youth, and families build the skills they need to thrive. As a Tongan American, she values the importance of connection, culture, and community, and she strives to create a welcoming, supportive environment where clients feel understood and respected.
Building positive relationships is at the heart of her work. She uses active listening, effective communication, and a strength-based approach to support individuals in developing daily living skills, achieving personal goals, and overcoming challenges. She enjoys working closely with youth and families to encourage growth, build confidence, and foster lasting positive change.
Aulola is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Strengths-Based Practice, and she incorporates these approaches to help clients develop healthy coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and recognize their unique strengths.
Outside of her work, Aulola enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, dancing, and reading. She looks forward to connecting with each of her clients, and building those meaningful relationships is one of the reasons she loves what she does.
Kaleb Chapman, BSW
Skills Worker
Liahona Moleni, BSW
Skills WorkerLiahona Ta'ape Moleni earned a Bachelor of Social Work from BYU–Hawaiʻi and serves as a Skills Development Mentor and Respite Provider. She is passionate about helping adolescents build the confidence, skills, and healthy habits they need to create a brighter future.
Liahona believes that every young person has the potential to grow and succeed with the right support and encouragement. Through skills development and therapeutic discussions, she works collaboratively with clients to explore healthy coping strategies, discover safe and meaningful hobbies, and develop both short- and long-term goals that align with their personal vision for the future. Her approach is centered on building trusting relationships while empowering clients to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.
Committed to lifelong learning, Liahona has always been passionate about social work and continues to seek opportunities to expand her knowledge and better serve others. She credits her family as a constant source of support and inspiration throughout her social work journey, motivating her to grow both personally and professionally each day.
Outside of work, Liahona enjoys staying active at the gym and believes that self-care is an essential part of living a healthy, balanced life. She is also CPR certified and is dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and supportive care to every client she serves.
Madison Albritton, BSWI
Skills WorkerMegan Smith, SSW
Skills WorkerTroy Dubock
Skills Worker
Michelle ‘Sam’ Valdez
As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, I bring both professional training and lived experience to support individuals navigating their own paths toward healing and recovery. I have personal experience with mental health challenges, substance use, homelessness, poverty, and complex PTSD, which allows me to connect with others from a place of empathy, understanding, and hope.
I completed my education through Salt Lake Community College and continue to draw from my own life experiences to help others recognize their strengths, build resilience, and move toward their personal goals. I believe that recovery is a unique journey for every individual, and I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where people feel heard, respected, and empowered.
As a Forensic Peer Support Specialist, I provide encouragement and guidance to individuals impacted by the justice system, helping them navigate challenges, access resources, and develop skills that support stability and long-term wellness.
I am passionate about walking alongside others as they discover their abilities, rebuild their lives, and create a future defined by possibility and hope.
Certified Peer Support Specialist