Mission
At Safer Communities, we equip everyday people to save lives and strengthen community resilience.
Through trauma-response education, Stop the Bleed® training, and culturally responsive support, we help individuals, families, and organizations prepare for emergencies, respond with confidence, and recover with hope.
We believe no one should ever feel powerless in a moment of crisis. Every person—regardless of background—deserves the tools and confidence to help others.
Building Resilience in Underserved Communities
Safer Communities is committed to equipping immigrant and low-income neighborhoods with vital trauma-response skills. Founded in 2025, we focus on strengthening preparedness and resilience so that every individual has access to life-saving knowledge and compassionate support.
Our Story
Safer Communities was created by nurses, educators, and neighbors who believe no one should ever feel powerless in a moment of crisis.
Our journey began with real experiences in healthcare and community outreach—seeing how trauma deeply affects families, especially those facing language and cultural barriers.
Today, we bring hands-on training and emotional support to where it’s needed most: classrooms, churches, and underserved neighborhoods.
Our Commitments
- Compassion in Action: We meet people with empathy and respect.
- Preparedness for All: Safety and readiness should never depend on income or background.
- Cultural Responsiveness: We design programs that honor every language and tradition.
- Healing Beyond the Event: Support continues after each class or crisis.
- Integrity & Transparency: We stay accountable in every partnership and donation.
Our Vision
We’re building a culture where compassion meets preparedness—
where every person has the skills, courage, and confidence to make a difference.
Meet Our Board
The Heart Behind Safer Communities
Safer Communities is guided by a diverse and deeply committed Board of Directors—healthcare professionals, educators, public-health experts, and financial advisors united by one goal: to make lifesaving readiness equitable, trauma-informed, and accessible to every community.
More than half of our board members are immigrants who know firsthand what it’s like to navigate emergencies and healthcare systems with limited support. Together, they bring lived experience, cultural insight, and professional expertise to everything we do.
LadyByrd W.
Founder, Executive Director & Board Chair
Licensed nurse, trauma survivor, and public-health advocate with over a decade of clinical experience. Currently completing a Master of Public Health (MPH, graduation Dec 2025). LadyByrd founded Safer Communities to address preventable deaths she witnessed in communities overlooked by traditional emergency systems. She leads with a deep commitment to health equity and the belief that no one should die waiting for help.
Amy G.
Director
Master’s-prepared nurse with extensive experience in crisis management and clinical coordination. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Amy stabilized operations across a seven-hospital system in Oregon. Her clinical judgment, ethical leadership, and compassion ensure that Safer Communities stays grounded in real-world healthcare needs.
Christina H.
Director
Healthcare-coordination professional recognized for her emotional intelligence and operational foresight. She supported emergency response during the COVID-19 crisis and brings emerging perspectives on youth engagement, digital outreach, and culturally responsive communication.
Florence L.
Treasurer
Licensed pharmacist with expertise in clinical safety, community health, and multicultural advocacy. As a mother raising a bicultural child, Florence offers personal insight into language and identity in healthcare. Her precision and cultural fluency strengthen program design for underserved populations.
Jasper M.
Secretary
Public-health professional with advanced training in biostatistics, program evaluation, and health equity (MPH, New Mexico State University). Jasper has contributed to NIH-funded studies on tobacco cessation among queer Hispanic populations and brings data-driven, evidence-based strategy to the board.
Linda C.
Director
Retired educator with decades of experience serving immigrant and low-income populations. She has taught English as a Second Language and now leads Sunday-school programs in the Chinese American community. Her lifelong dedication to language justice and mentorship enriches Safer Communities’ outreach and education.
Linda D.
Director
Retired nurse educator and nationally respected mentor in healthcare leadership. With decades of experience in curriculum development and health education, she ensures Safer Communities’ training programs remain compassionate, trauma-informed, and professionally aligned.
Michelle T.
Financial Advisor (Overseas)
Financial operations professional with experience in international legal accounting and nonprofit compliance. Based in the United Kingdom, she brings global perspective, ethical oversight, and cross-cultural fluency that strengthen the organization’s fiscal transparency and sustainability.
Our Promise
At Safer Communities, every program and partnership is guided by compassion, transparency, and integrity.
We are committed to evidence-based practice, cultural responsiveness, and continuous learning—ensuring that every person we train feels both prepared and supported.
Together, we’re building a culture where compassion meets preparedness and every life matters.