Project Safeguard is thrilled to welcome Jody Curl as our next Executive Director, starting January 2, 2024! Jody comes to us with 34 years of experience in nonprofit management and a passion for our mission. Most recently, she served as the Director of Programs for the Crisis Center in Douglas County, a domestic violence agency providing Emergency Shelter, Community-Based Advocacy, Therapy, and Legal Advocacy to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Jody spent 10 years in that role and 3 years as the agency’s Shelter Director. Her experience in this field, expertise in leading nonprofit programs and staff, and ability to build strong relationships in the community will no doubt be an asset to Project Safeguard. Jody prioritizes Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in her work and personal life and is committed to collaborative leadership, which we value highly as an organization. She listens and responds to the changing needs of staff and clients and works to empower those around her to continuously learn and grow, while working to do the same herself. In addition to working in domestic violence services, Jody has extensive experience supporting adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and those providing direct services to this population. We are excited for her to apply her skills and knowledge to shape the future direction of Project Safeguard!
We are also grateful for all that our current Executive Director, Jennifer Eyl, has done for Project Safeguard in her five years with the organization, and for the larger field of victim services. Jennifer has dedicated nearly 30 years to this work and her contributions cannot be overstated. She has provided leadership to programs and organizations serving survivors of gender-based violence, shared her knowledge to help shape survivor-centered laws and policies, served as an expert witness in civil and criminal cases involving gender-based violence, and so much more. Jennifer will continue working with Project Safeguard through the end of January, 2024, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors!
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