Leadership

Driving collaboration to strengthen safety, empower communities, and prevent violence

Sandy Hook Promise Leadership

At the helm of Sandy Hook Promise is a team of visionary and mission-driven leaders who are guiding our collaborative efforts to prevent violence and build safer, more compassionate communities. As architects of culture change, they shape strategies, strengthen partnerships, and empower teams to drive impact and create lasting change. Meet our leadership team.

Nicole Hockley

Nicole Hockley

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
Read Nicole's Bio.

Mark Barden

Mark Barden

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
Read Mark's Bio.

Crystal Garrant

Crystal Garrant

Chief Program Officer
Read Resources from Crystal.

Lauren Levin

Lauren Levin

Chief Advocacy Officer

Dave Conrad

Dave Conrad

Chief Financial Officer

Dawn Lyons

Dawn Lyons

Chief Operating Officer

Courtney Spellacy

Courtney Spellacy

Chief Development Officer

Lindsey Liese

Lindsey Liese

Senior Vice President, People

Our Impact

Sandy Hook Promise is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and adults to enhance safety and well-being in schools, homes, and communities.

Boards and Councils Support Our Leadership

Board of Directors

Comprised of family members of loved ones killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School and leaders of business and community organizations, our board carries out essential governance duties and guides our leadership team.
Meet the Board.

Advisory Board

Experts from various sectors support our leaders with their deep knowledge and experience around school safety, community organizing, philanthropy and more.
Meet the Advisors.

Leadership Council

This group of committed philanthropists helps secure the needed funds to fuel our mission and ensure our programs are available to schools at no-cost.
Meet the Council.

Youth Advisory Board

Representing students and SAVE Promise Club members across the country, our Youth Advisory Board (YAB) works to empower their peers to create kinder, safer schools and communities.
Meet the Youth.

School Advisory Committee

he School Advisory Committee is a dedicated group of educators. They support the Youth Advisory Board and lend their expertise to enhance our violence prevention programs.
Meet the Committee.

Emerging Leaders Council

These young professionals volunteer their time to help fundraise and create awareness of our work in their personal and professional networks.
Meet the Leaders.

Sandy Hook Promise Is A Recognized Top-Rated Nonprofit Organization

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