THE SAFE TEAM
Damian Kevitt
Executive Director
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Damian was raised in Los Angeles, CA, and prefers, whenever he can, to get around on his bicycle. He was schooled in the sciences – studying marine biology at UCSB and microbiology at U of A. Damian later became a professional counselor at his church, where he worked for well over 25 years counseling and helping both staff and parishioners.
His life took a sudden turn in Feb 2013 when he was hit by a car, that never stopped, while bicycling in Griffith Park. Barely surviving and losing his right leg, Damian got back on his bicycle and started his quest to not only finish the ride he was on but also use what happened to him to make the streets safer for all.
Currently, Damian leads SAFE’s programs to improve street safety to help make Southern California a better place. Damian also enjoys bicycling around LA, running, taking photographs, and caring for his tropical fish.
Kylea-Rose Kevitt
Deputy Executive Director
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A native of New Zealand, Kylea-Rose Kevitt has lived in Los Angeles for over 25 years. She brings over 30 years of nonprofit experience to SAFE, with a strong background in project management, staff training, quality control, and design.
Kylea-Rose has been volunteering with SAFE since the first Finish The Ride. In 2019, she took over running SAFE's unique Streets, Art, SAFE High School education program, expanding the competition year after year and spreading the message of street safety to youth through student-led, visual arts.
More recently, Kylea stepped up to become the Deputy Executive Director, managing SAFE’s marketing, communications, and websites, among other things.
When not passionately advocating for safer roads, you can often find Kylea cycling, swimming, gardening, or creating her own art.
Dayna Galbreath
Director of Public Affairs
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Dayna has been a member of the SAFE team since its inception in January of 2014. She studied nursing at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita. She received her Associate’s Degree in Nursing and received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas – Arlington. With her prior experience working as a Registered Nurse at LAC+USC Medical Center, she has brought her passion for helping people and making a difference in their lives into SAFE’s mission.
Her involvement and dedication to SAFE began after seeing the suffering of victims of hit and run crimes and other street safety incidents and realized that she must do more to help. In fact, she was Damian’s nurse during his time in hospital following his hit and run. In the organization’s short time, Dayna has helped raise awareness of the hit and run epidemic by spreading SAFE’s message at events and through alliances with other like-minded organizations. She also started the first and only support system in the US for victims and families affected by traffic collisions.
Carlos Lucas
Director of Development
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Carlos never learned to ride a bike, but that doesn’t stop him from believing in the power of safer streets.
The way we move through our cities isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It shapes our experiences,
our safety, and our mindset from the moment we step out the door. A frustrating commute can set the tone for everything that follows, while a safe, accessible journey can create a sense of possibility and connection.At Streets Are For Everyone, Carlos works to ensure the organization has the resources to keep driving change.
He focuses on securing grants, building partnerships, and strengthening relationships with donors who share the vision of safer, more accessible streets. He also helps plan and execute key events that bring awareness and support to the cause.For Carlos, this work isn’t just about fundraising. It’s about making sure no one’s journey is defined by danger or uncertainty.
Aaron Garcia
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Aaron García is a strategic communicator with experience leading public affairs, legislative partnerships, and community engagement for county and national political organizations. From managing campaigns and media relations for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office to building coalitions and supporting policy, he has excelled at bringing people together around uncompromising visions that challenge conventional paradigms.
As Director of LA County Advocacy, he ensures grassroots priorities are the center of county policy, empowering every neighborhood in Los Angeles to influence how their streets are protected.
Director of LA County Advocacy
Constanza Berber
Streets, Art, SAFE Program Manager
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Constanza has a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design and a passion for learning and creativity. She has held leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, led creative projects in film production and ceramics, and is dedicated to inspiring students.
As the Streets, Art, SAFE Program Manager her role is to help organize the Streets, Art, SAFE High School Film and Poster Competition, to engage students and educators, coordinate mentorships, and execute this event which inspires young creatives.
Kristen Weiss
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Kristen joined as an intern for SAFE in May 2022. She is from San Diego and is an undergraduate student majoring in Political Science at UCLA.
Kristen is active in student government and student media at UCLA, and has worked on other transportation initiatives such as STC4All to enhance equity and access for LA communities and UCLA students.
At SAFE, Kristen primarily works on providing legislative support at the local and state levels.
Policy and Legislation Coordinator
Magaly Velasco
Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
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Magaly Velasco is the Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator at SAFE. A born-and-raised Angeleno, she brings several years of experience in animal welfare, where she worked with nonprofit organizations focused on community outreach, education, and advocacy to help reduce the stray cat population throughout Los Angeles.
Passionate about building meaningful community connections, Magaly is excited to apply her experience in volunteer engagement and public outreach to SAFE's mission of creating safer streets for everyone.
Outside of work, Magaly is an avid runner who has completed several Los Angeles Marathons and other long-distance races. Her experiences as a runner have given her a firsthand appreciation for the importance of safe, accessible streets for everyone who walks, bikes, runs, drives, or simply enjoys their neighborhood.
When she's not working or training, Magaly enjoys hiking in Griffith Park, tending her home garden with more than 10 varieties of fruit trees and a wide range of vegetables, and spending time with her dog, Deep Fried Drumstick.
Nicolas Rico
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Nicolas worked as an English teacher for almost a decade immediately after obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Sciences of Communication.
However, coming from a long line of doctors, he found the perfect opportunity to blend his passion for communication and language with family heritage when the chance to become a medical interpreter came knocking at his door. He then went on to assist medical staff across America as a video-remote Medical Interpreter for 6 years.
His willingness to provide humane treat and assistance is what motivates him the most.
When he’s not helping at SAFE, he enjoys playing video-games with his son, spending a rainy evening watching a movie or working out at home.
SAFE Support Specialist
Brenda Cárdenas
Communications Manager
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Brenda is a graphic designer and Illustrator who is passionate about using visual graphics and art as a means of communication to help others and get the word out on important social causes.
Her work for SAFE includes creating graphic material for social media, printed promo, creating infographics, illustration and even designing the medals for Finish The Ride & Run events!
Having been a victim of traffic violence herself in 2021 after getting hit by a car while riding her bike, she immediately got interested in SAFE after finding out about the organization, as she believes everyone deserves the right to move around the city without fearing for their life.
When she's not creating graphic design for SAFE, she enjoys drawing, playing video games, creating clay pieces, or getting out and enjoying nature.
Kayla Hankins
Clean Ride Crew Coordinator
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Kayla is originally from Arizona and moved to Los Angeles in 2021 to attend UCLA, where she earned a degree in International Development Studies. She joined the SAFE team in 2025 as the Clean Ride Crew Coordinator, leading efforts to improve bike lane accessibility and ensure regular maintenance.
Outside of her role at SAFE, Kayla competes as a track sprint cyclist for Team USA. Some of her accomplishments as an athlete include being a 2023 Pan American Games silver medalist, four-time Pan American Championships medalist, multi-time Nations Cup and World Championships team member, and U.S. national record holder. When not competing, she trains full-time with the U.S. National Sprint Team in preparation for the home LA28 Olympic Games.
Spending much of her time training on the local streets, she has a firsthand perspective of the critical need for safe, well-designed infrastructure for transportation. She is passionate about bridging policy and practical action to drive meaningful improvements in road safety and accessibility for all.
Scott Froschauer
Artist in Residence | In Memoriam
Remembering Scott Froschauer, September 28, 2026
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Scott Forschauer, SAFE's beloved volunteer Artist in Residence.
Scott generously shared his creativity, talent, and time in support of our mission. Through his art and dedication, he made a meaningful contribution to SAFE and the communities we serve.
We are grateful for the work he created, the kindness he shared, and the lasting mark he left on our organization.
Though Scott is no longer with us, his creativity and contributions will remain part of SAFE's story. We are honored to remember him as a valued member of our team.
Jay Epelman
Ride Director (volunteer)
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Jay has been a part of SAFE's Finish the Ride events since April 2017 and has served as Ride Director ever since.
Originally from New York, Jay has an MBA in Marketing and HR Management from SUNY Stony Brook and has been in Human Resources since 2011, working in various industries including music, non-profit, property development, etc.
In 2012, Jay biked from Jacksonville, FL to Monterey, CA with the non-profit Bike & Build, an organization that fundraises and sets up cross-country bike trips for the affordable housing cause.
In 2014, Jay led a Bike & Build trip from Virginia to Oregon coordinating the team’s logistics, routes, and build days.
Jay has also worked with other bicycle advocacy groups such as Bike NY as a Volunteer Captain for the 5Boro Bike Tour, Transportation Alternatives, Bicycle Shows US, and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (previously LACBC, now Bike LA). Jay took part in the California Climate Ride 2018 with the LACBC team and Bike & Build's Cal Drift trip in the bay area.
He completed the Adventure Cycling Leadership Training course and Smart Cycling course with the San Diego Bicycle Coalition.
Board of Directors
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Damian Kevitt
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Dayna Galbreath
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER
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Mark Kevitt
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER
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Dr. Shawna Charles
BOARD MEMBER
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Pastor Patricia Strong-Fargas
BOARD MEMBER
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Danny Stein
BOARD MEMBER
Vacancy
SAFE Streets Ambassadors & Representatives
Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) works on a grassroots level to educate and build support for safer streets that foster changes in attitudes about street safety issues and bring about improvements in road engineering. These changes depend on individuals and groups at the ground level working to reach out to people and civic leaders to bring about these improvements.
One of the ways SAFE helps bring this about is our SAFE Ambassador and Representative Program, where people can work as members of SAFE’s team at a comfortable level.
One can switch between levels of volunteering as one is available to help. One can also start as an individual, build up a group, or become a SAFE Chapter.