Who We Are

About
Beyond the Perimeter

Beyond the Perimeter is a community-focused 501(c)3 nonprofit organization centered on connection, support, and real conversations about life’s challenges.

We focus on proactive mental health intervention and suicide awareness. While conversations around diagnoses, therapy, medication, and crisis warning signs have become more common, intervention often still begins after someone is already struggling significantly.

Our goal is not only to support those in crisis, but to help individuals recognize patterns and changes within themselves early, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and feel empowered to seek support before reaching a breaking point.

Beyond the Perimeter exists in the space before traditional intervention usually begins.

And, most importantly, we want to create a community where those who are struggling know that they do not have to go through it alone.

Our Team

Beyond the Perimeter is currently led by a small founding team committed to building this organization from the ground up.

Jaymee Landers

Founder & CEO

Heather Carter

Vice President | Founding Board Member

Chris Ceruti

Secretary | Founding Board Member

With a multi-disciplinary background in social services, Jaymee brings experience in children and family services, mental health, human trafficking, financial crisis planning, senior services, homelessness, substance use and addictions, case management, crisis intervention and response, veterans housing and homelessness, domestic violence, and program administration.

In her personal life, she stays busy playing sports five days a week and religiously dedicates Sunday mornings to coffee on the beach.

Heather brings experience in education, education administration, ministry, veterans, youth and family services, program administration, and experience as a nonprofit founder.

Heather is a mother, wife, and role model to multiple youth. She stays fit and active and loves anything to do with music. She brings a naturally joyful and open-minded energy to her work and community involvement.

Chris brings a career of organizational leadership and athletics, but what sets her apart within this team is her leadership style. She meets people where they are in life and encourages them to grow into their best selves. As a founding board member, she provides grounding, support, and a steady voice of reason.

Chris is an established pillar in her community. She enjoys staying active through multiple sports, traveling, and spending as much time as possible with her family.