About Our Board of Directors

Kristie Woodward is a lifetime resident of Sebastian. She is the Mortgage Loan Officer at Riverside Mortgage Solutions and has been in in the financial industry for over 26 years. She is highly involved in the community and is part of and holds various roles in many organizations. She wants to help make connections anywhere she can and believes that you should always take care of your community as they in turn will take care of you and to always pay it forward.

Cindy Gibbs is a corporate trainer and professional development specialist with Working Solutions, LLC. Formerly an educator with the School District of Indian River County, she advocates for kids and families throughout the community. She and her husband are raising their two daughters in Sebastian. Cindy volunteers with many local nonprofits and advocacy organizations, and is proud to serve those in need through Team Success Enterprises, Inc.  

 Jessica Staudt brings both lived experience and visionary leadership to her role as Chapter Director for Safe Families for Children - Treasure Coast. A former foster youth who experienced the life-changing impact of a loving, faith-rooted home, Jessica's passion for family preservation is deeply personal. Her placement in the care of Mary Martha Ross-a devoted Christian foster parent-sparked a lifelong calling to ensure other children and families in crisis receive the kind of support and stability that transformed her own path. Jessica holds a Master's in Public Health and has dedicated her career to maternal and child health, community engagement, and trauma-informed care. Most recently, she led strategic initiatives at Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition, where she fostered collaborative partnerships, implemented family-centered programs, and advocated for systemic change that uplifts vulnerable communities. Her experience spans nonprofit leadership, grant strategy, stakeholder collaboration, and volunteer mobilization-all of which now fuel her work with Safe Families. Jessica is committed to building strong partnerships with local churches, organizations, and volunteers to create a web of compassionate care throughout the Treasure Coast. With a leadership style rooted in empathy, authenticity, and strategic vision, she's working to ensure every family has the opportunity to stay together and thrive.