Damien Johnson is a certified EMT-Paramedic in the State of Arizona and has worked in EMS for over 9 years. Damien currently works full time managing Business Development and Marketing for a large children’s healthcare nonprofit. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science: Health Promotion from Arizona State University and he is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Business. He has been with the foundation since 2010 holding the position of Public Relations Coordinator, Assistant Director, and now Executive Director.

Lisa received her undergraduate degree in Organizational Sociology from Grand Canyon University and her Master of Social Work from Arizona State University, graduating Summa cum Laude. Lisa is licensed by the state of Arizona as an LMSW and has been a social worker for more than 15 years. She has worked in the behavioral health arena and specializes in critical and crisis intervention. She is the proud mom to two beautiful young women who she enjoys spending time with and creating memories. Lisa has been honored to work as the Intern Coordinator at AZ Safe Baby Haven for more than eight years and continues to provide support and education to our community.

Jorden received her Bachelors Degree in Social Work and Certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies from Arizona State University. She is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. With a desire to serve non-profits, Jorden has a passion for grant writing and corporate partnerships. She started as an intern with AZ Safe Baby Haven during her undergraduate degree and later became an intern with the National Safe Haven Alliance during her graduate studies. She is currently the sole Grant Specialist at the Arizona Humane Society and loves working with animals and infants.

Ashley is a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and has been working in the field for more than 13 years with experience in pharmacy retail, compounding, hospital and managed care. She is the mother of two young girls and currently working to gain her Foster Care License. She is currently a Client Services Specialist for one of Arizona’s Medicaid plans. According to Ashley, she is still trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up! She has always been passionate about saving and protecting infants. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, attending ride-a-longs at the fire department, volunteering in her daughter’s classrooms and going to concerns.

Liaison Officer, Will Burner has been working with Arizona Safe Baby Haven for nearly more than five years. He is a husband, father, and grandfather. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from ASU’s College of Public Programs and began his 22+ year Public Safety Career as a Police Officer. He is currently a Captain/Paramedic with a municipal Fire Department and regularly deploys nationally in the Incident Command System. His relationships and understanding of the Police, Fire, and EMS cultures is integral to the mission of Arizona Safe Baby Haven.

Heather Burner has been working with Arizona Safe Baby Haven for more than 8 years, holding the position of Executive Director for over 4 years and later transitioned to the National Safe Haven Alliance Leadership Team. She is a wife, mother of 3 children, and grandmother. She has experienced the tragedy through the unnecessary death of a newborn firsthand, and this life changing event propelled her motivation to save the lives of precious newborns. Her commitment to the Safe Baby Haven mission and raising awareness to provide an alternative to infant abandonment has led to many babies finding forever homes, and a safe place for a mother to find care and support in a desperate situation. She has shown love for her community, mothers and babies and is a gracious leader in the Safe Baby Haven realm. Heather has been a Pediatric Emergency R.N. for 15 years and also serves as Safe Baby Haven Program Manager for Banner Health.