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 after they report that they have experienced sexual or physical abuse, as well as witnesses of traumatic events.

 

Sam is also responsible for facilitating team meetings and assisting with team coordination, conflict resolution, vicarious trauma support, and more, as the Multidisciplinary Team Facilitator. 

 

Sam has been working in the field of child maltreatment, mental illness, and abuse dynamics since 2012. She has attended hundreds of training hours related to the scope of the work as well as specialized, evidence-based interviewing. 

 

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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Mori was hired in 2025 as Assistant Director and the dedicated victim advocate. Mori has a diverse background in supporting individuals with various struggles including mental health, substance use, trauma, and coordinating care and supportive services. 

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Mori brings experience connecting deeply to people to help them reach their personal goals for growth and healing as well as facilitating groups. Mori is a key component of the multidisciplinary team, as she ensures all Safe Place individuals stay connected to team members and that their voices are heard. 

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In addition to these dynamic skills, Mori also assists Sam with the day-to-day operations of Safe Place, supporting the team, financial and administrative work.