Payton Bordley has joined Perigee Fund, a national foundation focused on systems change to improve mental health outcomes for prenatal-age 3 families. As a Program Officer, she manages a portfolio of grants and partnerships focused on increasing families’ access to cash and somatic healing practices.

She came to Perigee from the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab, where she supported government agencies in implementing multi-year reform pilots aimed at preventing families from becoming involved in the child welfare system. Previously, she has held various roles in the social sector aimed at improving outcomes for children and families.

Payton holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy and Governance.