MISSION AND LEADERSHIP | The Peavey Project

OUR MISSION

Teaching mindfulness as a tool to enhance personal health, performance and the communities we serve.

Collin McConaghy, Co-Founder

Mindfulness Coach

Collin McConaghy graduated from the University of Richmond in 2010, where he played football, was a team captain, member of the 2008 National Championship team and majored in Business Administration. In 2012, he received his Master’s of Education. He has worked in the education field as a director, teacher, advisor and coach. He is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator, a Certified Koru Mindfulness Instructor and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He and his wife Trisha have three children, Porter, Libby and Cam, and as a family enjoy playing sports, being outside and hanging out with their friends and family.

Jake McDonald, Co-Founder

Mindfulness Coach

Jake McDonald graduated from Hampden-Sydney in 2011, where he played lacrosse for four years, served as team captain his senior year, majored in History and minored in Creative Writing. In 2014, he graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master’s of Education in Sport Leadership. He has held various roles in education since 2012 and has dedicated his career to teaching practical and applicable skills. He is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher, a Certified Koru Mindfulness Instructor and a Certified Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator. He loves spending time with his wife Molly, his two sons Ned and Seiler and their dogs and enjoys being active, cooking and music of all kinds.

OUR BOARD

It is with gratitude and excitement that we introduce our Board Members! Each one of these individuals is a champion in their respective fields and has devoted their professional lives serving their communities. Their knowledge will allow us to better understand the ever changing needs of the individuals we serve, allowing us to maximize our impact.