Our Staff

Adela Kubikova Serves as our Director of Volunteering at the Safe Ride Foundation.   From across the pond all the way in Zvolen, Slovakia, Adela brings a unique and tri-lingual spice to the office, as well as an aura of care and accommodation that fits perfectly with our loving culture of volunteering.  Adela is also the owner of “Adela The Craftswoman”, a local woodworking artistry studio that provides stylish, hand-made carpentry art that  Adela creates herself.  A true renaissance woman!

If you’ve used SOS Safe Ride, chances are that you’ve likely met James over the phone! James Hendy is our incredible Director of Programs and managing officer for the SOS Safe Ride program who oversees all of the operations in dispatch and volunteering for the program’s nightly endeavors. An invaluable asset to our team, James is a natural-born leader that is a key part in helping our organization perform and expand its mission efficiently.

Mike Young started with us as a volunteer driver back in 2022, and since then he’s quickly become one of our MVP team members. As of 2023, Mike is now serving as the assistant manager of SOS Safe Ride, and will be one of the friendly voices you hear on the phone when calling for a ride.

Originally from Syracuse, New York, Meray Ghobrial is currently studying marketing and communications as a junior at Hood College. With her degree and background in marketing and management, Meray hopes to continue to work in the nonprofit sector after college. You can find her downtown every other Friday night at our “Pump Your Breaks” booth where she’s giving out free breathalyzer tests to bar-goers.

Our Director of Executive Affairs, Stephanie Carrillo, is seasoned in non-profits and digital marketing, with a genuine love for the arts and a giving spirit. She adeptly guides our organization’s strategies, enriching them with a harmonious blend of creativity and innovation. As a young entrepreneur herself, she not only excels in her professional role but also seeks to inspire others with her journey. This unique combination of skills and passions makes her one of the guiding forces behind our organization’s success, ensuring that we stay on the path to a sweet and melodious future.