Words To Carry With You

By: The Beacon of Hope Crisis Center Team

This upcoming Monday, June 30th, we say a heartfelt farewell to Sandra Ziebold as she concludes a decade of extraordinary leadership as our CEO.

Over the past ten years, Sandy’s passion and vision have helped our team reach remarkable milestones—positively impacting the lives of more than 11,000 individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. And that number reflects only those recorded through our intake process. Through her public speaking, training, expert witness testimony, medical and chaplaincy relationship building, and tireless advocacy, Sandy’s reach has extended far beyond what can be counted.

One of Sandy’s most lasting contributions has been her unwavering commitment to partnering with law enforcement to improve responses to domestic violence and sexual assault. Thanks to her leadership, we’ve built strong, collaborative relationships with local police departments—ensuring survivors receive the
compassionate, coordinated care they deserve. Sandy also made sure law enforcement had a dedicated liaison within our organization, recognizing that true systems change happens through partnership.

We know that the data proves that stranglers are cop killers. Her advocacy led to the implementation of enhanced intake processes, particularly for identifying victims of strangulation—a known predictor of lethal violence, including risk to law enforcement. Her work has undoubtedly saved lives—primary, secondary, tertiary, and those who serve and protect.

Thank you, Sandy.
For your vision.
For your fierce commitment.
For ensuring we are ready for what’s next.

We’ll miss you, and we are grateful for your legacy and strong succession plan. Please join us in our continued expressions of deserved appreciation for Sandy and stay tuned as we welcome our new CEO on July 1st!

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