Safe Alliance
SJ Stephens, MS, serves as a Domestic Violence Advocate at Safe Alliance, where strategic community partnerships have been established to enhance support for domestic violence victims, resulting in a 15% increase in community collaboration. As the founder of SJS.BusinessBuilding&More, SJ Stephens has developed and delivered over 40 grant writing classes, empowering more than 300 individuals and organizations to secure over $5 million in funding. Previous roles include Community Home Loan Lender at Park National Bank, Mortgage Loan Originator at Regions Bank, Operations Manager at Beyond Jobs (Mission STL), and Director/Program Lead at MERS/Goodwill, showcasing a strong background in lending compliance, relationship management, staff development, and financial oversight. SJ Stephens holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from Lindenwood University and additional education from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy and the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.