Team

Our staff powers our mission and vision in some pretty amazing ways. We wouldn’t accomplish anything without their energy, dedication, talent and kind hearts.

Connor Schultz

Senior Community Mobilization Specialistcschultz@safest.org253-290-0262

Darren Pen

Senior Community Mobilization Specialistdpen@safest.org253-389-2975

Jennifer Oransky

Finance & Human Resources Directorjoransky@safest.org253-272-6824

Liza Vega

Administrative & Data Coordinatorlvega@safest.org253-878-4763

Dr. Nora Flemming de Sandoval

Executive Directorndesandoval@safest.org253-318-5410

RoxAnne Simon

Operations Directorrsimon@safest.org253-226-4285

Yolanda Benton

Youth Program Specialistybenton@safest.org253-389-0031

Board of Directors

The Board provides oversight of our programs and the organization’s financial health. As dedicated volunteers, they are an essential part of our leadership team and our efforts to responsibly raise funds and awareness.

  • Mitchell Wright, Gordon Thomas Honeywell, Attorney – Board President
  • John Hines, Tacoma City Council, Council Member Pos. 1 – Past-President
  • Rebecca Williamson, Commencement Bank, SVP, Human Resources Manager – Secretary
  • Sharon Holcomb, Sutton-McCann & Company, Shareholder – Treasurer
  • Corey Belser, Seattle University & D.R.E.A.M. Foundation, Director
  • Nichole Fisher, Lake Tapps Legal, Managing Attorney
  • Nora Flemming de Sandoval, Safe Streets Campaign, Executive Director
  • Landon LeBlanc, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Division Director, Security
  • Enrique Leon, Tacoma School Board
  • Michele Ogden, The Tacoma Urban League, Operations Director
  • Kyesha Pringle, neighborcare health, Program Manager
  • Trina Tan, MultiCare Health System, Executive Director of Administration
  • Mike Dunbar, CFP, Financial Insights – Member Emeritus
  • Tex Whitney, Columbia Bank, Retired – Member Emeritus