With their expertise, our leadership provides the guidance and knowledge needed to lead Saprea’s efforts to liberate individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts.
Meet our executive team
Shelaine Maxfield
Founder and Board Chair
The Maxfields were recognized by Utah Valley Magazine in 2016 and were awarded Two years later Shelaine was featured as one of by Utah Business. In 2021 Saprea was selected by the prestigious Stand Together Foundation as one of the country’s most transformative nonprofits. The nonprofit was also invited to be part of Stand Together’s Catalyst Program, a management training and peer-learning program.
Shelaine is a wife and mother to five children. She enjoys traveling to all parts of the world and learning about other cultures. She is currently learning Portuguese.Chris Yadon
Managing Director
Matt Hartvigsen, MPA
Executive Director
Betsy Kanarowski, PhD, LCSW
Chief clinical officer
Since joining Saprea in 2015, Betsy has worked with thousands of women through
as well as in individual outpatient therapy. Her previous experience includes working for hospitals, schools, and agencies addressing domestic violence and addictions.
Jessica D. Egbert, PhD
Chief Program Officer
Abe Young, MAcc, CPA
Chief Finance Officer and Vice President of Administration
Cynthia Gambill, MBA
Chief Relationship Officer
Trent Belliston, JD
Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer
Tammy Oldroyd, SPHR
Vice President of Human Resources
Meet our Board of Directors
Shelaine Maxfield
Board Chair
The Maxfields were recognized by Utah Valley Magazine in 2016 and were awarded Two years later Shelaine was featured as one of the by Utah Business. In 2021 Saprea was selected by the prestigious Stand Together Foundation as one of the country’s most transformative nonprofits. The nonprofit was also invited to be part of Stand Together’s Catalyst Program, a management training and peer-learning program.
Shelaine is a wife and mother to five children. She enjoys traveling to all parts of the world and learning about other cultures. She is currently learning Portuguese.