Vetting Teams

Kaylee is a mother and a strong believer in the power of truth and justice. Kaylee’s journey into parental advocacy began with her personal and painful experience of fighting to protect her daughter, Rowan, from a family policing system that was quick to judge and slow to listen.

What happened to Kaylee’s family exposed a much bigger issue: how easily families can be torn apart by false abuse accusations in a corrupt system that lacks accountability, compassion, and due process. Instead of letting injustice defeat her, she used it as motivation to stand up, speak out, and fight for those who felt silenced and powerless.

Kaylee committed herself to her role with You Are The Power, helping parents and children impacted by government overreach. She believes every family is entitled to due process, should be heard, and no parent should have to fight alone.

Dr. Brown is a board-certified anesthesiologist and owner of Lakeshore Anesthesia, with over two decades of clinical experience and medical leadership. A graduate of Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, Dr. Brown completed his training at the University of Florida, where he served as Chief Resident in Anesthesiology. His career has been defined by a commitment to precision, safety, and calm under pressure—qualities essential in the high-stakes environment of surgery. Currently certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support through 2026, Dr. Brown holds active licenses in Florida and Tennessee, ensuring his medical expertise remains current and widely applicable.

In his volunteer role, Dr. Brown offers a unique blend of analytical rigor and compassionate care to families navigating wrongful separation. His background in anesthesiology has honed his ability to assess complex situations quickly, manage crises with steady focus, and advocate effectively for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Having served as Chairman of the Medical Executive Committee at Lakeside Medical Center, he brings strong administrative and leadership skills to the reunification process.

Lynne holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and has dedicated her career to nonprofit work. She has served as Executive Director of a local youth sports league and has worked in elementary schools, always championing children and creating safe, supportive environments for them to grow.

Lynne’s understanding of the child welfare system shifted when she temporarily became a kinship provider for her nephew after he was wrongly diagnosed with non-accidental trauma. That experience deepened her commitment to standing alongside families as they navigate fear, confusion, and the complexities of child welfare.

She continues to draw on her experience, resilience, and compassion to support children and the families who care for them.

Samantha’s interest in reforming the criminal justice and child welfare systems began while she was earning her bachelor’s degree in Sociology at the University of Missouri–Columbia. When her own family was harmed by these systems, she turned that knowledge into advocacy. Today, she focuses on helping families falsely accused of child abuse and on changing the policies that allow these injustices to continue. Samantha is committed to protecting vulnerable families rather than powerful institutions. She’s passionate about systemic reform so that innocent families aren’t forced into costly, lengthy battles to prove their innocence, while government systems – armed with unlimited resources, power, and public funding – can make accusations with little evidence and face virtually no accountability when they’re wrong.  

Laurie is an attorney who has spent nearly 30 years in private practice, representing parents in family court as a contract attorney for many local law firms and legal departments. She is a graduate of UMKC School of Law and, after graduation, served as an Attorney for Juvenile Officer. She is active in all the local bar associations and in the ABA, where she served as past Chair of the Children & the Law Committee, ABA/YLD. She was one of NCJFCJ’s 2021 Impact of the Year winners for her work (along with the other Pro Bono Attorneys), and she was named an ABA Center for Children in the Law Reunification Hero for 2023. Laurie is the founder and host of the Truman Day CLE, which educates family court advocates on current issues and concerns. 

Joanna Jurgens is a research-driven operations and risk management professional with a track record of scaling grassroots initiatives into global organizations. She spent more than a decade at Sofar Sounds, rising from an early community organizer to Head of Business Affairs, where she led regulatory research, risk mitigation strategy, and compliance efforts across 400+ cities worldwide.

With extensive experience in volunteer mobilization, public policy research, and organizational accountability, Joanna brings a pragmatic, detail-oriented approach to her work. She is particularly focused on ensuring that advocacy efforts are grounded in credible information and thoughtful evaluation.

As a member of the National Vetting Team, Joanna applies her background in research, due diligence, and risk assessment to uphold the organization’s commitment to the Principle of Human Respect.

Stephanie Boldin-Specht is dedicated to helping people who are facing government overreach or institutional failures.

With over 20 years of experience in criminal justice, compliance, and technical problem solving, she brings a steady, thoughtful approach to the National Vetting Team and identifies where support can make the greatest impact. Alongside her professional work, she has spent many years volunteering in her community, including supporting housing efforts, animal rescue, and other service driven projects.

As a member of the National Vetting Team, Stephanie ensures that each application for assistance is evaluated with care, clarity, and fairness, helping the team understand the issues at stake.