Who We Are

FocusDriven is an advocacy group for victims of motor vehicle crashes involving drivers using cell phones. We work with those who support our mission and want to make our roadways safer for all motorists.

We help victims and their families share their experiences in a healing manner that promotes safety and educates others about the tragic outcomes that can result from driving while using a cell phone.

We encourage those who support our efforts to join us. Share with friends, family, coworkers and legislators your thoughts about motorists engaging in this deadly behavior. Make the pledge today.

Mission

Support victims of cell phone distracted driving and families of victims, and increase public awareness of the dangers of cell phone distracted driving by putting a human face on the disastrous impact of this behavior, in order to promote corresponding public policies, programs and personal responsibility.

Vision

Prevent injuries and save lives by eliminating cell phone use while driving.

Our Board

The FocusDriven board is comprised of family members who lost loved ones due to motorists using their cell phones while driving.

Jennifer Smith President/Founding Board Member
Judy Teater Treasurer/Founding Board Member
Shelley Forney Founding Board Member
Elissa Schee Founding Board Member
Rob Reynolds Founding Board Member


Back row: Shelley Forney and Rob Reynolds
Front row: Judy Teater, Elissa Schee and Jennifer Smith

How We Got Started

Countless families have experienced the death of a loved one because of drivers using cell phones. The Founding Board Members of FocusDriven have personally experienced this lost first-hand. Their passion and dedication to bring awareness and change to the way we view the dangers of cell phone use while driving. FocusDriven is supported by the National Safety Council, which was the first organization to call for a nationwide ban on cell phone use while driving.

The FocusDriven board also extends a great deal of gratitude to Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Secretary LaHood formally announced the formation of FocusDriven at a press conference on Jan. 12, 2010.