Kristi Anderson, founder of SafeMind Living, is a survivor of a random violent crime who has spent more than 25 years studying safety, awareness, prevention, post-traumatic stress, and the long-term realities many survivors face after violent crime. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. She gained extensive exposure to the criminal justice system and law enforcement after living 15 years with a Deputy District Attorney assigned to the Homicide Unit. This provided first hand insight into violent offenders, investigations, prosecutions, and the court process.

For the crime against her, the serial attacker received two life sentences for attempted first-degree murder and burglary before the convictions were overturned on appeal. He later accepted a plea agreement for 30 years, and was released in 2024, after serving 26 years in prison. In 2024, he was released to the state under conditional release supervision. He has a long history of violent crime, repeat offenses and is expected to complete supervision in 2028.

“In 1998, I survived a random violent crime when a serial attacker hid inside my apartment and brutally attacked me when I returned from walking my dog. Surviving that night launched a 25+year journey of rebuilding feeling safe, raising three children, navigating trauma, and learning how to protect myself in a world that no longer felt predictable.

After my own experience, I realized that most people don’t know how to prepare for danger. I created SafeMind Living to change that. By teaching smart, simple safety habits that help women, students, and families feel aware, confident, and safer.

SafeMind Living teaches making proactive choices and using practical tools that make daily life safer, from college campuses to travel to home routines.”