
ABOUT US
a message from our president
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
Everything we do at SAFY is rooted in the belief that our communities are interconnected. When children grow up in nurturing home environments, the family unit is stronger. And strong families are the fabric of communities that flourish—where people feel safe, have opportunities and want to lay down roots. Ultimately, when our youth thrive and achieve their full potential, so does our society. This ripple effect is real and profound. I invite you to join us on our journey towards restoring this promise. Because of your support, we are making a difference.
Sincerely,

OUR
leadership

William Matt
President and Chief Executive Officer

Nathan Leonhard, MBA
Chief of Finance and Business Administration

Faith Shachter, PHR; SHRM-CP
Chief of Human Resources

Amanda Donnelly, J.D.
Senior Executive Director of Strategic Development & Communications

Tonya Brooks-Thomas, MSSA, LISW-S
Senior Executive Director of Ohio

Demetria Parnell-Scott, LCSW
Senior Executive Director of Alabama
OUR
board of directors and members

Daniel Pappas
BOARD PRESIDENT
Magistrate for the State of Indiana

Elisabeth B. Evensen, PhD
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Client Relationship Director

Natasha Davis
Associate General Counsel

Michael Crome
Financial Professional
James J. Pozy
Finance and Accounting Professional

Jeffrey A. Crawford
Foster Parent

Charmaine Brittain, MSW, PhD
Director of Practice Innovation for Butler Institute for Families

Ramona Denby-Brinson, PhD
Dean- University of Chapel Hill School of Social Work