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Andrea Lovas
Manager, Donor Relations
& Events
(908) 788-7666 x213
alovas@safeinhunterdon.org
| SAFE in Hunterdon Names Executive Director and Two Community Members to Board of Trustees |
FLEMINGTON, NJ, MAY 27, 2010 — Ellen Szabo has been named Executive Director of SAFE in Hunterdon, beginning her
employment with the agency on January 26, 2010. Ms. Szabo brings over 20 years of experience in the human services field, including
counseling in a college setting and creative writing for social work. Immediately prior to joining SAFE in Hunterdon, Ms. Szabo was
Executive Director at a domestic violence safe house in Colorado for five years. A native New Englander, she earned a B.A. degree at
Harvard College and M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University Teachers College.
In making the announcement, Patricia Warner-Proctor, Lebanon, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees said, “We are delighted to have
Ellen at the helm of SAFE in Hunterdon. Her previous experience operating a similar nonprofit organization is an asset to the agency,
and includes grant and financial management, staff development, fund raising, and building community support. During the past few
months Ellen has been proactive in meeting community leaders to gain a solid understanding of how we can work together to help
victims and survivors of domestic and sexual assault.”
SAFE in Hunterdon also recently welcomed two additional community leaders to the Board of Trustees.
Laura Botsacos, New Brunswick, brings a strong commitment and dedication to the agency. Ms. Botsacos is owner of James Toyota
Scion and James KIA in Flemington. In accepting her nomination to the Board, Ms. Botsacos expressed honor in having been asked.
She stated that SAFE holds a special place in her heart, and after recently completing the agency’s volunteer training, her passion for the
cause is even stronger. She is proud to be “one of the voices of those who have been silenced.”
Stephen S. Little, Flemington, is the owner of Jake’s Restaurant and Little Brothers Beverage. A native of Hunterdon County, Mr. Little
said he “knows the affluent county is not exempt from the horrors of abuse and rape” and he will be able to help guide the board with
projects and programs to advance the needs of the agency. Mr. Little’s wife, Christine, is a former SAFE in Hunterdon Board member.
Mr. Little resides in Flemington with his wife and their four children. He also serves on the board of the Flemington Food Pantry and is
a coach for the Devils Lacrosse Club.
Other members of the Board of Trustees are Ms. Judith Dilts, Pittstown; Ms. Millie A. Fischer, Lambertville; Ms. Judy Gold,
Flemington; Ms. Lynn Marra, Stockton; Mr. William Pollock, Flemington; Ms. Janine M. Purcaro, Ringoes; Ms. Lisa Reed, Flemington;
and Ms. Elizabeth Wichelhaus, Lebanon.
About SAFE in Hunterdon
In an atmosphere of professionalism, excellence and compassion, the mission of SAFE in Hunterdon is to provide safety through free
and confidential services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, including all ages, genders, cultures, religions, sexual
orientations and abilities; empower victims, survivors and their families to live enriched lives free from violence; heighten our
community’s awareness of domestic and sexual abuse; and end domestic and sexual abuse in society. Through a 24-hour hotline, safe
and transitional housing, legal advocacy, individual and group counseling, community education and PALS, a unique children’s arts
therapy program, SAFE in Hunterdon delivers critical support services to the many families that have experienced violence in their lives.
For more information, please visit www.safeinhunterdon.org or call (908) 788-7666. If you or someone you know is in need of help,
please call our 24-hour hotline at 1 (888) 988-4033 or (908) 788-4044.
employment with the agency on January 26, 2010. Ms. Szabo brings over 20 years of experience in the human services field, including
counseling in a college setting and creative writing for social work. Immediately prior to joining SAFE in Hunterdon, Ms. Szabo was
Executive Director at a domestic violence safe house in Colorado for five years. A native New Englander, she earned a B.A. degree at
Harvard College and M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University Teachers College.
In making the announcement, Patricia Warner-Proctor, Lebanon, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees said, “We are delighted to have
Ellen at the helm of SAFE in Hunterdon. Her previous experience operating a similar nonprofit organization is an asset to the agency,
and includes grant and financial management, staff development, fund raising, and building community support. During the past few
months Ellen has been proactive in meeting community leaders to gain a solid understanding of how we can work together to help
victims and survivors of domestic and sexual assault.”
SAFE in Hunterdon also recently welcomed two additional community leaders to the Board of Trustees.
Laura Botsacos, New Brunswick, brings a strong commitment and dedication to the agency. Ms. Botsacos is owner of James Toyota
Scion and James KIA in Flemington. In accepting her nomination to the Board, Ms. Botsacos expressed honor in having been asked.
She stated that SAFE holds a special place in her heart, and after recently completing the agency’s volunteer training, her passion for the
cause is even stronger. She is proud to be “one of the voices of those who have been silenced.”
Stephen S. Little, Flemington, is the owner of Jake’s Restaurant and Little Brothers Beverage. A native of Hunterdon County, Mr. Little
said he “knows the affluent county is not exempt from the horrors of abuse and rape” and he will be able to help guide the board with
projects and programs to advance the needs of the agency. Mr. Little’s wife, Christine, is a former SAFE in Hunterdon Board member.
Mr. Little resides in Flemington with his wife and their four children. He also serves on the board of the Flemington Food Pantry and is
a coach for the Devils Lacrosse Club.
Other members of the Board of Trustees are Ms. Judith Dilts, Pittstown; Ms. Millie A. Fischer, Lambertville; Ms. Judy Gold,
Flemington; Ms. Lynn Marra, Stockton; Mr. William Pollock, Flemington; Ms. Janine M. Purcaro, Ringoes; Ms. Lisa Reed, Flemington;
and Ms. Elizabeth Wichelhaus, Lebanon.
About SAFE in Hunterdon
In an atmosphere of professionalism, excellence and compassion, the mission of SAFE in Hunterdon is to provide safety through free
and confidential services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, including all ages, genders, cultures, religions, sexual
orientations and abilities; empower victims, survivors and their families to live enriched lives free from violence; heighten our
community’s awareness of domestic and sexual abuse; and end domestic and sexual abuse in society. Through a 24-hour hotline, safe
and transitional housing, legal advocacy, individual and group counseling, community education and PALS, a unique children’s arts
therapy program, SAFE in Hunterdon delivers critical support services to the many families that have experienced violence in their lives.
For more information, please visit www.safeinhunterdon.org or call (908) 788-7666. If you or someone you know is in need of help,
please call our 24-hour hotline at 1 (888) 988-4033 or (908) 788-4044.
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