Virginia Taylor

Senior Policy Advisor @Safe & Sound

San Francisco, CA, US

Safe & Sound is an over 50-year-old nonprofit organization based in San Francisco dedicated to preventing and reducing child abuse, neglect, and trauma through direct services and advocacy. Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• Represent the Family Support Alliance (FSA), a coalition of 40+ family resource centers, ensuring their voices are heard in policy discussions and budget allocations• Lead Safe & Sound\'s co-chair role on the SF Family Violence Council, coordinating cross-sector efforts to address family violence.• Advocate for a \"no wrong door\" approach to family services, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to streamline support systems.• Participate in key local coalitions (HSN, HESPA, SPWG, CPAC) to advance family-centric policies and resource allocation.• Successfully influence budget decisions to increase funding for preventative family support services• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with policymakers, community leaders, and service providers to create a united front for family well-being.

California State University - East Bay

Course completion: Strategic Planning-Nonprofits & Nonprofit Consulting , Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

California State University - East Bay

Course Completion: Advocacy 101, Political Science and Government

University of San Francisco School of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.), Public Interest Law Certificate

University of Sussex

Study Abroad

Mount Holyoke College

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American/United States Studies/Civilization