Jewel Photopulos began serving with Safe Families Tampa in 2020.  She and her husband Tom have been married for 24 years and have two amazing adult daughters, Kalista and Eris. Jewel has a background in coaching as well as children’s ministry. She also worked in administration for a local charter school for several years. She has spent a lifetime working closely with children. She is a native Floridian and in fact, still lives in the town in which she grew up. Jewel discovered her calling when she found Safe Families for Children. She is incredibly passionate about helping those in need and connecting with others to do the same. In her role as State Director she is responsible for leading statewide development and growth in fundraising, facilitating partnerships and supporting existing chapters.