The people behind the work

Meet our team

The people who carry this work forward, with care, experience, and a belief that no one should face a crisis alone.

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Sam Amsterdam

Chief of Media

Leads the foundation’s media, storytelling, and outreach, shaping how this work reaches the people who need it.

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Viktors Vaivodiss

Legal Counsel

An experienced attorney who advises the foundation and helps families navigate the legal system, from protective orders and custody to the practical steps of leaving an unsafe situation.

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Marie Scheib, RN

Friend of the Foundation

A registered nurse with more than 26 years in geriatric and memory care. Marie helps families plan safe, dignified care for aging loved ones and navigate the move into assisted living or memory care.

Aly Vredenburgh

Aly Vredenburgh

Friend of the Foundation

Author, researcher, and founder of the WeBelong Institute in California. Aly works on the root causes of the youth mental health crisis and leads California Can’t Wait, a campaign for a licensed mental health clinician in every public school.

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