From Loss to Legacy: How We Make Our Schools Safe with Lori Alhadeff
About this episode
Lori Alhadeff shares her journey from personal tragedy to national advocacy for school safety in memory of her daughter Alyssa.
What does it mean to turn unimaginable loss into lasting change? In this deeply personal episode of The Sound Off on School Safety , Michele Gay sits down with Lori Alhadeff — mother, advocate, and founder of Make Our Schools Safe — to talk about the life and legacy of her daughter Alyssa, who was killed in the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Lori shares who Alyssa was beyond the headlines: a fierce soccer player, a loyal friend, and a joyful young woman whose spirit continues to guide her family’s mission every day. Together, Michele and Lori reflect on the painful realities that families carry after school violence, the responsibility to turn grief into action, and the urgent work still needed to protect students and educators. From the passage of Alyssa’s Law to the human stories behind policy and prevention, this conversation is a powerful reminder that school safety is ultimately about people, connection, and protecting futures. In this conversation: Lori shares the story of Alyssa’s life, personality, and lasting impact The emotional journey from personal tragedy to national advocacy Why Alyssa’s Law became a mission to improve…
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