Katherine Saldana

Katherine Saldana is a dedicated legal advocate at The SAFE Alliance since August 2021, with a strong background in social work and community engagement. Prior experience includes serving as a Neighborhood Resident Ambassador for North Shore Community Development Coalition, where collaboration with the Community Engagement team supported advocacy efforts in The Point neighborhood. As a Social Service Expert for CPCS, Katherine assisted lawyers to enhance clients' prospects in litigation, and as a social worker at Plummer Youth Promise, the focus was on securing safe housing for male youth aged 15-21. Additional roles include providing customer service at YMCA of the North Shore and LifeBridge, an internship at Salem Veteran Services, and a military background as a Signal Support Specialist in the U.S. Army. Katherine holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and bachelor's and associate's degrees in Social Work from Salem State University and NorthWest Arkansas Community College, respectively.