Meet Our Bloggers

Jen Pollakusky

Jen is a communications and advocacy specialist who has worked in various nonprofit and government positions to help women, children and families around the world. Writing about issues of health and public safety, Jen specializes in developing important messages for external audiences.

Jency Boyce

Intern, Public Policy

Jency Boyce is an intern in the public policy department of Safe Kids Worldwide. She is a senior on the pre-health professional track at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. She will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Services and Social Justice.

Jessica Knutson

Public Policy Intern

Jessica Knutson just recently received her Master’s Degree in Public Health with an emphasis in Management and Policy from the University of North Dakota, and lives in Grand Forks, ND where she is a volunteer with Safe Kids Grand Forks.

Jessica Patterson

Communications Intern

Jessica is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in international affairs, Spanish; and a minor in French. She is interested in everything communication based and is an avid coffee drinker.

Kendall Reed

Programs Intern

Kendall is a college senior at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, graduating in May with a bachelors in communications. Kendall loves the water but never learned to swim, something he plans to do later this summer. His other interests include writing, music, art and basketball.

Kerry Chausmer

Certification Advisor

Kerry began working with Safe Kids fresh out of graduate school as the Louisiana Safe coordinator in 1994. After 10 years, she brought her talent and tenacity to the nation’s capital to run the Safe Kids Certification Program and has been leading the way in child passenger safety ever since. Most of Kerry’s time is now spent in the office rather than on the road, but she enjoys connecting with parents and kids by volunteering as part of Safe Kids Montgomery County.

Kim Hermann

Former Certification Associate

“I enjoy being a part of a team of people who so generously share their skills and passion for helping families help themselves.”

Kim Karpovich

Coordinator Safe Kids of Union County

Kim works as the Coordinator for Safe Kids/Communities of Union County. It is a coalition lead by Carolinas HealthCare System Union with Co-coordinator Windi Henderson of Hemby Bridge Fire Department. Together with our local partners, we provide injury prevention outreach to the Union County community by leading programs and supporting other agencies that share a similar mission of community safety and injury prevention.

Kris Hixson

Video Consultant

Kris began making films at the age of 8, and hasn’t stopped since. He is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill-Radio, TV, Motion Pictures, where his student film, “The Gift,” garnered industry attention at film festivals and led to opportunities to work in Hollywood after college. After a successful stint working on national commercial spots and producing and directing music videos for artists such as Tori Amos, Kris decided to bring his creativity and ability to tell stories to the world of nonprofits.

Krystal Phillips

Administrative Manager

“I haven’t always known ‘what I wanted to be’ but I’ve always known I wanted to have a positive impact. Safe Kids allows me to do that.”

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