Sam began working at Safe Place in 2020 as both the Executive Director and dedicated interviewer. Each year, Sam interviews around 175-250 children and adults who have report that they have experienced sexual or physical abuse. Sam is also able to offer interviews to witnesses of trauma. Although interviewing is Sam's primary contribution to the multidisciplinary team (MDT), she is also responsible for facilitating team meetings and assisting with team coordination, as the MDT Facilitator. 

 

Sam has been working in the field of child maltreatment, mental illness, and abuse dynamics for more than 10 years. She has attended hundreds of training hours related to the scope of the work as well as interviewing. Sam also works for the Vermont Children's Alliance to provide outreach, education, and prevention work to children and professionals throughout the State of Vermont.

 

Sam is most passionate about making a profound impact on the community and with each individual she serves. She is committed to a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach that considers the whole person and experience. 

 

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Zoe was hired in 2025 to fulfill the responsibilities of a dynamic victim advocate and assistant director. With a robust background in human trafficking case management, Zoe brings a unique lens that is adaptable to the clients and situations for which she serves. Zoe is a phenomenal team member that brings energy and compassion to every room and situation. In addition, Zoe is excited to begin providing training to professionals, caregivers and children of all ages! Her hope is to help as many people as possible to learn more about child sexual abuse and how they can prevent, treat, manage, and support those who may experience it.

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Zoe is a Vermont native that also works for the Vermont Children's Alliance, providing training and administrative coordination. Through this role she is able to assist all of Vermont's MDT's to receive the training and support that they need.