Shael Norris is the Founding Executive Director of SafeBAE, the only national, survivor-founded and youth-led organization in the U.S. dedicated to preventing sexual violence among teens. A lifelong advocate, she began her career as a founding staffer at V-Day, where she oversaw global productions of The Vagina Monologues from 1999 to 2016. In 2007, she launched the Campus Accountability Project to push for stronger prevention and response efforts on college campuses. Recognizing the need for early, youth-led intervention, Shael founded SafeBAE in 2015 in partnership with Daisy and Charlie Coleman, Ella Fairon, and Jada Smith. She continues to lead the organization’s national efforts in youth-leadership, consent education, and mental health advocacy.

Drew Davis is an applied researcher and development strategist dedicated to advancing survivor justice and dismantling systems of harm through youth-led, community-driven approaches. As Director of Strategic Initiatives at SafeBAE, Drew leads development and organizational strategy — building the infrastructure that sustains youth-led programs and expands the organization’s national impact. He oversees major initiatives in prevention education and youth development, with a focus on rigorous data collection, program evaluation, and long-term sustainability, ensuring all initiatives are research-informed and responsive to young people’s needs.

Drew holds a Master of Public Health and a Master of Public Affairs from Brown University, where he concentrated in Black Feminist Health Science Studies, and a B.A. in Individualized Studies and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, along with a Graduate Certificate in WGS, from Miami University of Ohio.

He is a fellow of the Vermont Network’s Amplify Leadership Lab and serves as an advisor to The Every Voice Coalition, shaping state policy and strengthening support systems for survivors nationwide. Drew has also held roles with Know Your IX, Visible & Resilient, and the National Coalition for Sexual Health. His work on survivor justice and Title IX has been featured in USA Today, YES! Magazine, Inside Higher Ed, and Governing.

Ella Fairon is the founding Director of Media and Creative Strategy at SafeBAE, where she leads the organization’s digital storytelling, social media, creative campaigns, and co-branded partner content. Drawing on her lived experience as a survivor, Fairon was featured in the 2016 Netflix documentary Audrie & Daisy, where she met fellow survivor Daisy Coleman during filming. During that time, alongside Daisy’s brother, Charlie Coleman, fellow survivor Jada Smith, and longtime advocate Shael Norris, they conceived the idea to co-found SafeBAE.

A graduate of Corona Del Mar High School and the Los Angeles Film School, Fairon now directs SafeBAE’s filmmaking efforts, producing educational short films and PSAs such as Game On!, Quit This Shit, and It’s Giving Red Flags, which address topics including bystander intervention, online harassment, and healthy relationships. In addition to her work at SafeBAE, Fairon founded Assk First, a consent-themed apparel brand that raises awareness and funds for prevention education. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue and Business Insider, amplifying survivor voices and promoting youth-led culture change.

Aela Mansmann is the Director of Programs and Outreach at SafeBAE, where she leads national prevention initiatives, strengthens partnerships with schools across the country, and mentors young leaders to create lasting culture change. With nearly a decade of experience in youth advocacy and nonprofit leadership, she brings a track record of building sustainable initiatives that empower and amplify student voices.

At SafeBAE, Aela has expanded digital resources reaching more than 86,000 students, spearheaded peer-led prevention campaigns, and coordinated programming that embeds consent education into school communities nationwide. A two-term Student Body President at Manhattanville University, she revitalized and expanded the Student Government Association, fostering a culture of inclusion, representation, and student-led problem solving on campus.

Her work is grounded in the belief that education, empathy, and grassroots empowerment are the foundation of safer, more equitable communities. She is dedicated to giving young people the tools, platforms, and confidence to lead the change they wish to see.

Samar Rafiqzad is a D.C. based youth activist committed to uplifting the voices that often go unheard. She joined SafeBAE in 2021 as part of the Planning Committee for their first ever Summer Institute. She’s dedicated to focusing on the intersections of sexual violence and ensuring that youth everywhere are able to access the materials and support they need. In addition to being the Director of Operations at SafeBAE, she works with Advocates for Youth under their Muslim Youth Leadership Council with a focus on queer inclusion.