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Staff Members Carolyn Green Executive Director Carolyn is the founding Executive Director of Child Safe. She began that position in September 2000 following her retirement from the Missouri Department of Social Services that same month. Child Safe opened to serve child abuse victims in February 2001. Carolyn has over 30 years experience working with children and families. She currently serves on Missouri’s Children’s Justice Task Force and the Missouri Network of Child Advocacy Centers. Carolyn is also a member of the Sedalia Business Women's Club. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. Beth Jackman Forensic Interviewer Beth Jackman is the Forensic Interviewer. Beth received her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from State Fair Community College in 2002. Beth was on the President’s list throughout college and was selected as the top Criminal Justice student in 2001. She graduated with highest honors. Beth has been with Child Safe since January 2002. She started as the Case Coordinator, and in November 2002 she was trained through the American Prosecutor’s Research Institute to conduct forensic interviews. Judi White Office Manager Judi White is the Office Manager and has worked at Child Safe since 2004. Judi previously worked for the State of Missouri in various capacities until her retirement in 2003, after 29 years of service. Judi has a son who resides in the state of California and a cat, Bailey.  Judi serves on the Board of Directors for the Saline County United Way and is  past president of the Sedalia Visual Art Association. In her spare time, Judi enjoys spending time with friends and family, painting, gardening, decorating and helping others. Kristy Woolery Child Advocate Kristy Woolery is a Child Advocate and has been at Child Safe since August, 2008. Kristy graduated from University of Central Missouri with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. Kristy enjoys spending time with her children. She enjoys sports and is active in her church. Amanda Johnson Child Advocate Amanda Johnson is a Child Advocate and recently joined the Child Safe team in March, 2011. She graduated with honors from the University of Central Missouri in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. In Amanda’s free time she enjoys being with her husband and sons, photography, and reading a good book. Leigh Chaves Receptionist Leigh works part time at Child Safe and also teaches dance. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and is working toward a Master’s in Education from the University of Central Missouri. In her spare time she enjoys her pets and visiting her family in Nebraska. Mr. BoJangles Resident Cat Mr. BoJangles found a home at Child Safe four years ago. He enjoys napping and eating, and is a friend to every kid that comes to Child Safe!