Executive Committee

Shawna McConnell

CO-FOUNDER

"We do life-saving work. We work hard to save the lives of unplanned newborns, while also saving their mothers from a life-devastating choice. Our mission is always relevant and is never finished."

Lisa Yount

CO-FOUNDER

“Every baby is a precious gift from above and deserves a chance at life.

As an adoptive parent myself, it has been an absolute and true blessing to receive the ultimate gift of a precious infant.

Newborns are the most vulnerable and defenseless among us and require our voices for their protection. I have made it my personal goal to help protect them and end infant abandonment by helping A Secret Safe Place for Newborns educate the state about the Safe Haven Law. It is truly a rewarding and humbling experience to be a part of something so life changing and making a difference for so many.

I pray our society will always have compassion for unplanned newborns and their desperate, scared mothers because each deserves a chance at life.”

Lyn Eagen

BOARD CHAIR

"Every mother who chooses a safe haven for her baby is a hero. Every baby who is given a chance to survive is precious. Working to help facilitate a safe surrender is life changing, for all involved."

Jennifer Campbell

VICE CHAIR

“It is an honor and privilege to be a part of this blessed organization. The mission is real, it matters, and it makes a vital difference in this self-serving world.”

"Being a voice for those who don’t have one, is the least we can do." -Matthew 25:40

Denise Brooks

SECRETARY

"I am so proud to be part of  A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of TN and their  mission of saving the lives of babies in Tennessee and giving young mothers options and second chances."

Gary Mitchell

CO-TREASURER

"As a parent to three adoptive children, I believe all children are a blessing from the Lord. I am also passionate about advocating for the most vulnerable individuals in society, ensuring everyone feels loved, and given a chance to thrive. I am incredibly proud of the life-saving work that this organization does and thrilled to be a small part of it.''

Becky Brady

CO-TREASURER

“I love being able to be a part of such an important organization and to work with so many amazing and passionate people. We have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families, mothers, and babies across the state of TN.”

Thomas McCroskey

LEGAL COUNSEL

"My passion for Secret Safe Place of Tennessee comes from a profound belief in safeguarding the most vulnerable among us. As a board member, I’m honored to help strengthen a mission that gives those in need options, saves lives, and builds a safer community."

Patty Adham

HR PERSONNEL

"I am proud to be part of an organization that advocates for vulnerable and powerless newborns and their courageous mothers."

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors are committed to helping A Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee meet its mission to protect the most defenseless among us, newborn infants, by educating and informing women and communities of safe, secret options under the Safe Haven Law. Our board is active in many different areas of our organization by each member serving in one or more of our committees.

  • Patty Adham

    Kyle Anderson

    Julie Bell

    Becky Brady

    Hannah Brady

    Rob Britt

    Denise Brooks

    Peyton Camera

    Jennifer Campbell

    Susan Cook

    Lyn Eagen

    Deca Ellis

    Brooke Everett

    Missy Fannon

    Elissa Hawkins

    Dawn Herring

    Randi Earley - Howard

    Cathy Justice

    Nancy Kemp

    Colton McConnell

  • Shawna McConnell

    Thomas McCroskey

    Tonja Morgan

    Stacey Rodriguez

    Wes Rodriguez

    Mark Russell

    Erin Talbott 

    Paige Troutman

    Lisa Yount

Board Committees

Development Committee:

Jennifer Campbell & Dawn Herring - Development Co-Chairs

Establishes a development plan and coordinates fundraising events along with other development efforts to raise necessary funding for project implementation.

Education Committee:

Brooke Everett & Julie Bell - Education Co-Chairs

Coordinates educational programs and outreach with school systems, colleges and universities, and other social service agencies to ensure our target demographic is educated about Tennessee’s Safe Haven Law.

Finance Committee:

Patty Adham- Finance Chair

Responsible for the financial planning, budgeting, and supervision of expenditures across the organization. The committee also maintains the books of accounts and other financial records to ensure they are kept accurately and adequately.

PR Committee:

Peyton Camera - PR Chair

Raises awareness of Tennessee’s Safe Haven Law and our mission as an organization by building community relationships through
promotional events and items, public speaking, and working with the media.

Relevancy Committee:

Hannah Brady - Relevancy Chair

Serves to keep us relevant to our target demographic by staying on top of current trends and engagement efforts. The committee consists primarily of individuals within our target demographic to help achieve this effort.

Donor Relations Committee:

Cathy Justice - Chair

Works to seek out new donors in addition to maintaining the relationship between our current donors and our organization. Ensures all donors are recognized and appreciated for their contributions to SSPTN.