Meet Our Bloggers

Carly Spraggins

Policy Intern

Carly Spraggins is a graduate student in the Master of Public Policy program at the University of Virginia, where she also received her BA in Government and Media Studies. In addition to spending this past summer as a Policy Intern at Safe Kids Worldwide, Carly has interned at the Children's Defense Fund and serves on the Board of Directors of Madison House, the student volunteer center at UVA. She hopes to pursue a career in child advocacy.

Cassandra Herring

Program Manager

Cass manages Child Passenger Safety (CPS)-related programs as the coalition liaison for program and grant management. She provides field management for inspection stations and oversight for CPS-related projects in the Program Management Tool. Prior to joining Safe Kids Worldwide, Cass held CPS Technician Instructor, program management and tribal liaison roles at the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, Safe Kids Oklahoma, and The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

Colleen Sheehey-Church

National President, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

Colleen Sheehey-Church is the National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and joined the MADD effort in 2005, a year after her 18-year-old son Dustin drowned in a car crash. Dustin was riding in a car driven by a teen with alcohol and drugs in her system. The car crashed into the Housatonic River and Dustin was trapped in the vehicle. Before becoming National President in 2015, Colleen served on MADD’s National Board of Directors beginning in 2010.

Daniel Aboagye

Media Intern

Daniel is a rising junior at the College of William and Mary. He is a public policy major, minoring in public health. He is a member of the sailing team, and performs in an improv drama group.

Dean Haller

Executive Director at Shallow Water Blackout Prevention

Shortly after his son’s death, Mr. Haller founded the Live Like Benjo Foundation in his honor. In July 2016, Mr. Hallar assumed the role of Executive Director at Shallow Water Blackout Prevention. Both organizations are working within aquatics arenas and related venues to raise awareness about Shallow Water Blackout.

Deborah Hersman

President and CEO, National Safety Council

Deborah Hersman is president and chief executive officer of the National Safety Council, an organization focused on saving lives and preventing injuries at work, in homes and communities and on the roads. Prior to joining the Council, Ms. Hersman served as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. Among her many initiatives as chairman, Ms. Hersman focused attention and actions on distracted driving, child passenger safety and helping victims and their families.

Dr. Robert E. Kramer

Director of Endoscopy

Meet Dr. Robert E. Kramer, the Director of Endoscopy at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Durie O

Senior Network Manage

As Senior Network Manager at Safe Kids, Durie is responsible for strengthening and supporting the U.S. coalition network by enhancing communication, resource development, and advocacy efforts. He is also working on the development and implementation of a DMV regional strategy to optimize injury prevention initiatives and coalition engagement in the area. With a background in healthcare leadership, program management, and operational strategy, he is passionate about creating sustainable systems that improve outreach and impact.

Editor

Emily Samuel

Home Safety Expert

Ask the Expert - Emily Samuel Emily is an accomplished public health professional and Certified Health Education Specialist, with expertise in managing global programs and developing strategies to improve child health and well-being.

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