Meet Our Advisors – Claire Marie

Claire Marie is the Founder and Executive Director of Sammy & Friends, a company that offers training and resources to help school communities implement trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate emergency drills for children.

With more than thirteen years of professional experience, which includes serving as a reserve police officer, holding a degree in Public Health, and actively pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, she has cultivated a diverse background that distinctly qualifies her to offer various perspectives to the reunification process.   

She specializes in integrating trauma-informed practices, psychological safety, and developmentally appropriate methods into K-12 school safety and emergency management. Her approach centers on fostering meaningful relationships between school systems and first responders.

We are humbled that Clair Marie has volunteered her time, knowledge, and experience to support our work.

If you would like to learn more about Claire’s work, you can check out the Sammy and Friends website: https://www.sammyandfriends.com/