The Joffe Emergency Services team
Our Story

We make communities safer.

For over 15 years, we've worked alongside schools, event venues, and camps to build safety programs that hold up, and to be there the moment something happens.

800+
Responders Nationwide
2,000+
Clients Supported
15+
Years of Experience
Millions
Lives Protected
Chris Joffe, Founder and CEO
Chris Joffe
Founder & CEO
A note from our founder

Built on a promise to empower people, not just hand them a plan.

When I started Joffe over 15 years ago, I made a promise: to give every school leader, event director, and camp operator the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to keep people safe when it counts. My goal was to equip them, never to scare or overwhelm them.

That belief is still the foundation of everything we do. We've worked with over 2,000 schools and organizations. Our 800+ responders show up year-round: for drills, for training, for the calls that come at 2 a.m. We've helped stop active threats, manage mass-casualty events, and support communities through some of the most difficult moments they've ever faced.

But the work we're proudest of is the quiet kind. A principal who calls us before a threat becomes a crisis. A camp director who runs a reunification drill their staff understands. A safety committee that leaves a training session feeling prepared instead of afraid.

Safety done right builds confidence. That's what we're here for.

Sincerely, Chris Joffe, Founder & CEO
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How we work

What you can count on from Joffe

Four principles that guide every project, every call, and every decision we make.

Trusted Experts

Deep credentials and hands-on experience. We've responded to the calls, handled the incidents, and built safety programs across thousands of organizations nationwide.

Client-Centered Collaborators

We build programs around your community. Every school, every event, every camp is different, and your safety program should reflect that.

Determined Problem Solvers

When something is happening, we don't hand you a manual. We stay on the line, think with you, and find a path through. Every situation is different. We're ready for all of them.

Compassionate Partners

Safety work is human work. We show up with care, for the leaders we work with, the students and families they serve, and the communities we're all working to protect.

Our Team

The people behind Joffe

Practitioners, educators, and safety professionals united by a commitment to building a safer world.

Chris Joffe
Chris Joffe
Founder & CEO

Chris founded Joffe with one goal: give organizations the tools and confidence to keep people safe. He has spent 15+ years building one of the country's most respected school and event safety firms.

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Ashley Baker
Executive Assistant

Ashley keeps Joffe's operations and leadership running smoothly, ensuring the team can stay focused on what matters most: supporting clients and communities.

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Julia Yzaguirre
Head of Finance

Julia manages Joffe's financial operations and long-term planning, providing the foundation that allows the team to focus on its mission.

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Alex Soltero
National Director of Event Safety & Interim CA Director of School Services

Alex leads Joffe's event safety programs nationwide and oversees school services across California, bringing deep operational experience to both verticals.

Advisory Board

Guided by industry leaders

National experts in school safety, law enforcement, mental health, and organizational leadership.

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Marcia Aaron
Partner, Charter School Growth Fund
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Richard Barth
President, Robertson Foundation
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Simmi Goomer
Specialist, Leadership Programs, Netflix
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Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell
Former U.S. Fire Administrator
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Michael Robinson
Head of School & Certified Executive Coach
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Katherine Schweit
Lawyer & Former FBI Executive
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Warren Spector
CFO, Crossroads Live
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Dr. Nancy Zarse
Founder & CEO, Zarse Psychological Services
Partners & Trusted Friends

The people we work alongside

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Jim Hulbert, J.D.
The Jane Group
Partner & CEO
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Jane Hulbert
The Jane Group
Founding Partner
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Warren Spector
Crossroads Live
CFO
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Dr. Nancy Zarse
Zarse Psychological Services
Founder & CEO
Trusted by schools and venues across the country
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Take the next step

Ready to make your community safer?

Whether you're building a safety program from scratch or strengthening what you have, we're ready to help.

Or call us: 1-800-913-6270