Raleigh-Durham chapter
Our Leadership
Our Staff
Cherie Curtis
Chapter Director
With a heart for families and the underserved, Cherie brings a decade of leadership in volunteer-based initiatives to this position. Cherie is committed to leading our chapter to establish a trusted presence in our community with referral partners, local churches, and donors, to mobilize volunteers to serve, and ultimately, to see more families find safety and stability across the Triangle area.
Lavenia (Vee) Maxwell
Family Support Associate
With years of experience in child welfare, Vee brings both expertise and compassion to serving families in crisis through Safe Families. Vee is dedicated to supporting volunteers and loves building relationships with families, helping them feel connected and supported.
Angela Martin
Assistant Director
With a background in behavior therapy and management, Angela supports Safe Families’ local operations and community outreach. Angela is passionate about ensuring the Raleigh/Durham chapter’s processes are both helpful and efficient, so families and volunteers feel supported every step of the way.
Local Advisory Council
Jeff Byrom
Reyna Estrada
