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Welcome to SafeGuard, where our commitment to community and excellence is led by Wilfred T. Harris, Founder and CEO.

Wilfred Harris

Our Founder

 

Wilfred T. Harris is a distinguished business leader with a wealth of experience spanning international marketing, agriculture, forestry, and civil organization management. Holding an MBA from Belmont University, Nashville, TN, Wilfred has significantly contributed to various civic and professional sectors throughout his career.

Professional Experience

 

Throughout his career, Wilfred T. Harris has been actively involved in fostering community relationships and promoting civic engagement

Civic Organizations

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Civic Organizations

 
West Africa Representative: Council on Black Minnesotans, St. Paul, MN
Chairman: Brooklyn Park Human Rights Commission
President: Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM)

 

Wilfred has spearheaded initiatives that have garnered substantial support and funding:
– Successfully secured $250,000 from the Minnesota Senate and Governor Mark Dayton for the purchase of a Liberian Community Center in Brooklyn Park, MN.
– Established and nurtured strong relationships between law enforcement in the Northwest corridor and the community, with a focus on enhancing relations with people of color.
– Organized and executed comprehensive voter drives and sports competitions, fostering cultural exchange between African countries and American teams.

A. Academic Achievements and Professional
1. Experiences are in Business, MBA
2. International Marketing, Agriculture, Forestry and Management and Civic Organizations

B. Civic Organizations Experiences
1. West Africa Representatives, Council on Black Minnesotans, St. Paul, MN
2. Chairman, Human Rights Commission, City of Brooklyn Park Human Rights Commission
3. President, Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM)
i. Secured 250,000.00 from Governor Mark Dayton via the legislative Process. Funds used to purchase the Liberian Community Center, West Broadway Brooklyn Park MN.
ii. Forested, Championed most wholesome relationship between the police and residents of the northwest corridor (Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, etc.) Organized iii. Comprehensive get-out-the votes drive and sports events among African Countries and against American teams.
iiii. Helped African Businesses in their incubator stages and gave them strategic managements a voice consistently, to create and maintain competitive advantage and distinctive edges.
– Created and maintained radii of corporation among African business and community to achieve collective collaborations.
– Never ever turned down an invitation from any faith-based entity unless there is a conflict in schedule.
– I am a son of a police officer who spent almost half a century seeking safety and equality.

At SafeGuard, we embody Wilfred T. Harris's vision of community empowerment and collaboration. Through our dedicated efforts, we strive to create positive impacts locally and globally.

Meet Our Team

Meet the passionate individuals who drive Safeguard MN’s mission. From our dedicated staff to our board members, each person plays a vital role in empowering our community.
Wilfred Harris

Wilfred T.
Harris

Founder, Executive Director

Lucille D
Harris

Board Member

Joseph Lemuel Vah Jr.

Board Member

Rev Tabla

Pastor Tablia

Board Member

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