Board Of Directors – Safe Services

S.A.F.E. is lucky to have such an active and committed Board of Directors. Our board works on a volunteer basis, putting together many of our fundraisers and providing oversight to our organization.

Board meetings are held every month on the third Tuesday of the month. They take place at SAFE Thrift Store at 5:30PM. The meetings are open to public. Meeting are currently held virtually and information can be found HERE.

Our Board of Directors:

Travis Adams S.A.F.E. Board President

Kerry Morris S.A.F.E. Board Vice President

Kerry B. Morris was raised in Gainesville, Georgia. She attended North Georgia College where she earned her Batchelor of Arts in Political Science in 1996, and the University of Georgia where she earned a Juris Doctorate in 1999.

She began practicing in the Enotah Judicial Circuit in 1999. She worked with the District Attorneys office from 2000 until 2008 where she prosecuted primarily felony cases in all four counties in the circuit. In 2008, she joined the Law office of Todd L. Lord in Cleveland, Georgia where she handled primarily divorce, custody, adoption and TPO cases. She also represented parents and children involved in DFCS cases in juvenile Court. From 2015 to 2016, she was the CHINS (Child in Need of Services) prosecutor for White County and helped develop the truancy court program. In 2016, she was appointed Special Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Family and Children Services assigned to Habersham and Stephens Counties where she represents the Department in dependency cases.

She lives in Cleveland, GA with her husband, Dan, and three children.

Carrie Dyer S.A.F.E. Board Secretary

Donna Neal S.A.F.E. Board Treasurer

Stefanie Bridgeford S.A.F.E. Board Member

Stefanie Bridgeford is a small business owner and entrepreneur based in Hiawassee, Georgia. She is the founder of BridgeFort Integration, LLC and Lake Chatuge Pet Sitting, LLC, where she helps small businesses improve operations, systems, and client services.

Stefanie brings more than two decades of experience in sales, business development, marketing, and organizational operations across multiple industries.

Originally from Germany, Stefanie moved to the United States after marrying a member of the U.S. Army. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and is fluent in both German and English. Her professional work focuses on helping organizations streamline processes, strengthen infrastructure, and build sustainable growth.

Stefanie has also dedicated time to community advocacy supporting individuals and families affected by domestic violence. She previously volunteered with Ahimsa House, helping ensure pets are safely cared for so survivors can seek safety without leaving their animals behind.

Through her professional work and community involvement, Stefanie is committed to strengthening local support networks and expanding resources for individuals and families in need. As a member of the S.A.F.E. board, she looks forward to supporting community partnerships, outreach initiatives, and fundraising efforts that help the organization expand its impact in the region.

Billy Brackett, S.A.F.E. Board Member