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
Rebekah Damron
CO-TREASURER
“I am thankful for the opportunity to serve alongside many talented, dedicated people to raise awareness of the Safe Haven Law and help end newborn abandonment across the state of Tennessee. This organization’s mission and educational efforts are so important to ensure the protection of newborn infants in every community in the state.”
Jeff McCall
LEGAL COUNSEL
“I am proud to have a small role in an organization that’s mission is enormous. Who knows the impact of just one child being safely surrendered and having the opportunity of life.”
Becky Brady
CO-TREASURER AND SECRETARY
“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.”
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.
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Patty Adham
Kyle Anderson
Julie Bell
Taylor Bell
Becky Brady
Rob Britt
Peyton Camera
Jennifer Campbell
Susan Cook
Rebekah Damron
Lyn Eagen
Deca Ellis
Brooke Everett
Missy Fannon
Elissa Hawkins
Cathy Justice
Nancy Kemp
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Caleb Lim
Jeff McCall
Colton McConnell
Shawna McConnell
Thomas McCroskey
Tonja Morgan
Stacey Rodriguez
Wes Rodriguez
Mark Russell
Christi Sayles
Becky Statum
Paige Troutman
Holly Vance
Lisa Yount
Board Committees
Development Committee:
Jennifer Campbell - Development Chair
Establishes a development plan and coordinates fundraising events along with other development efforts to raise necessary funding for project implementation.
Education Committee:
Brooke Everett - Education Chair
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:
Mark Russell - 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:
Patty Adham & Peyton Camera - PR Co-Chairs
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:
Colton McConnell & Wes Rodriguez - Co-chairs
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:
Caleb Lim - 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.