Roxy comes to us with 6 years experience in Child Welfare in working with families in crisis. She has a passion for fulfilling God’s purpose and seeking to follow where he is leading and a huge blended family which adds a measure of life experiences. Roxy enjoys running in her free time and is on course to finish half marathons in all 50 U.S. States.
“I feel that God led me to Safe Families after feeling that a huge resource was missing for the families we, as a community, attempt to serve. I am excited to be a part of the Safe Families movement in Northern Colorado, in building extended families for those in need of a little extra support."

Andrea comes to Safe Families with 14 years of child welfare experience in Colorado. She has experience working with families who are in crisis and are in need of extra support and resources. Andrea has her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work. She is passionate about helping people discover and work toward their own goals, and is excited to journey alongside the wonderful families and volunteers at Safe Families. She is married and has 3 boys who keep her busy! In her free time, Andrea loves to play volleyball, drink coffee and spend time outside with her family.

Katie joins the Safe Families team bringing her 8 years' experience working with families & children facing many challenges in Uganda. Her heart & passion is to see people empowered, lifted up and families united and thriving. Having the joy of forming their family through adoption has also brought understanding, knowledge & experience in the effects of trauma. These experiences have inspired me to help keep families together. Katie enjoys the outdoors, exercising, sushi, thrifting, journaling, and spending time with family & friends.

Ann Marie Root brings over 3 decades of experience in community engagement, public speaking, and faith-based leadership to her work with Safe Families. As an adoptive parent of a teenager and a passionate advocate for family preservation, she has dedicated her life to supporting vulnerable children and strengthening families. She has served in leadership roles within foster care adoption nonprofits and church communities, helping expand services across state lines, build strategic partnerships, and create programs that mobilize support for at-risk families. Ann Marie is known for her ability to build lasting relationships with people from all backgrounds, and speak with clarity, and conviction across diverse platforms—ranging from churches and conferences to television and radio. Deeply committed to the mission of Safe Families, Ann Marie believes in preserving and restoring families whenever possible and walking alongside them with compassion and hope. She and her husband live in Northern Colorado with their very energetic puppy and love exploring small towns across the country. They enjoy spending time with their 4 amazing married children and grandchildren whenever possible.

Jildi joined Safe Families for Children after a rich career in early care and learning, family support, systems and capacity building, and youth-focused ministry. She’s passionate about accessibility and the social, emotional, and physical well-being of all people. Known for her ability to connect with those who struggle to trust, she thrives on building meaningful relationships.
She holds undergraduate degrees in Early Childhood Development and Christian Leadership, and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership. Jildi trains on child development, parenting, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and more. She is a GPS RoundTable™ Certified Facilitator and leads values-based leadership groups, relapse prevention, and small groups for women and youth, including pregnant and parenting teens.
As a single mother and professional with experience across diverse, often high-risk populations, Jildi was deeply moved by Safe Families’ mission to prevent child abuse and social isolation while keeping children safe and families together. Affectionately called “Momma J” by many, she treasures time with her two adult children, daughter-in-law, and grand-dog.