Salem Peterson and Braeden Irvine

Salem Peterson is autistic and disabled. Since earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Iowa State, Braeden has had many roles. He has collaborated with two opera companies in Iowa, and even taken up improv acting with a dinner theatre group. However, the most important role to him has been as a supportive partner to his fiancée, Salem. Braeden felt it important to share his experience with Open Book to encourage healthy communication, support, and understanding.