Committees of the Board

SSAFE’s success depends on the leadership and collaboration of its Board Committees. Each committee focuses on a vital aspect of SSAFE’s mission, including governance, finance, communications, chapter engagement, and strategic growth. Committee Chairs, listed below, guide these efforts and work closely with staff, board members, and volunteers to advance SSAFE’s goals.

By making this information public, SSAFE seeks to foster transparency, encourage participation, and help members, chapters, and partners connect with the appropriate leaders for questions or collaboration.

Executive Committee
Chair: Joel Brody

Governance Committee
Chair: Dulany Bennett

Development Committee
Co-Chair: Mary Burton
Co-Chair: Joel Brody

Finance Committee
Chair: TBD

Communications Committee
Chair: Carol Jean Suitor

Chapter Engagement Committee
Chair: James Seif

Expansion Committee 
Chair: Henry Thomas

Strategic Planning Committee (paused)
Chair: TBD
Facilitator: Cherri Pancake

Annual Plan Committee (paused)
Chair: TBD

If you would like to reach one of the Board Committee Chairs, please use the form below. To help us route your message correctly, include the Chair’s name in the first line of your message.

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