Peggy Jo Archer
Director of Elder Justice Projects
Peggy Jo is the Director of the Elder Justice Project at the International Association for Indigenous Aging IA2. She has dedicated her career to violence prevention, beginning in 2007 with a focus on power-based violence. Progressing in the nonprofit sector, she spearheaded community-based prevention programs and developed expertise in mobilizing communities to address violence, fostering collaboration across diverse fields.
She has extensive experience supporting both tribal and non-tribal Adult Protective Services (APS) professionals and programs. Currently, she leads the first tribal APS working group, bringing together over 150 APS professionals from tribal nations and state agencies to enhance collaboration and improve services.
Drawing from her background in program operations, Peggy Jo has overseen federally funded initiatives, including the National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI) at the University of North Dakota and the Native American Elder Justice Initiative National Resource Center (NAEJI) at state, regional, and national levels. As a knowledgeable and culturally informed resource on aging issues for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, she is deeply committed to combating elder abuse and advancing justice for Indigenous elders.
