🫂 Meet the Guardians: The Dedicated Team Driving This Critical Mission

In our first post, we laid out the urgent "Why" behind the Guardian Angel Project: to ensure no survivor walks the path to safety alone. In our second, we explored the "How"—the technology and process we're using to build the solution.

Today, we want to talk about the most important element of this initiative: the people.

The Guardian Angel Project is not just lines of code or organisational flowcharts; it is a profound act of commitment carried out by a dedicated vision. We are driven by a shared passion, specialised expertise, and a deep understanding of the sensitivity and gravity of this mission.

More Than a Project: A Founder's Commitment

The Guardian Angel Project is driven by a profound personal mandate and a commitment that runs deeper than a typical startup team. While this initiative is currently fuelled by the singular vision and dedication of founder Becky Chadburn, it is built upon the invaluable insights gathered from the silent voices of survivors.

This means our project's approach is two-fold and unyielding:

  • Founder's Dedication (Technical Excellence): The primary focus is building a solution that is robust, secure, and available when it matters most, ensuring technical integrity is maintained under a single, focused commitment.

  • Survivor-Centric Design (Human-Centred Design): Our core commitment is to the human experience. The solution must be intuitive, non-judgemental, and prioritise the survivor's dignity and control above all else, driven by real-world input and empathy.

We are intentionally building a structure that can scale while remaining fiercely committed to the privacy and security standards established by this deep, personal investment. As the project grows, we will selectively add professionals—starting with specialists in security, survivor advocacy, and data privacy—who share this unwavering ethical commitment.

The Heart of the Project: Meet Our Founder, Becky Chadburn

To understand the core commitment of the Guardian Angel Project, you must meet its visionary.

From Survivor to Solution Architect

Becky Chadburn is a remarkable individual who has transformed personal adversity into a powerful force for good. As a survivor of domestic abuse, Becky's journey has fuelled her unwavering commitment to empowering others and creating resources for safety, wellness, and healing. She is the founder of the Guardian Angel app, a privacy-first mobile application designed to provide survivors with a comprehensive digital tool for safety, evidence management, and wellness. Built on a "zero-knowledge" principle, the app prioritises user privacy and provides a secure space for storing sensitive information and accessing vital resources.

A Legacy of Resilience and Creation

Beyond her work in technology, Becky is a gifted artist and author. She has published her book "Let Me Speak!" and created inspiring artwork that reflects her journey of healing and resilience. Her creativity even extends to music, where she has inventively used AI to turn her powerful poetry into Hip-Hop/Rap songs that are now available on major global platforms. Becky's work is characterised by her authenticity, resilience, and dedication to making a positive impact. She is a passionate advocate for survivors and a natural problem-solver who believes in addressing challenges one step at a time.

A Profound, Personal Purpose

Becky's journey has also been one of profound personal growth. For a time, she believed her legacy would be defined in traditional ways, but through her healing and her relationship with her partner, Chris, she came to a powerful realisation: Guardian Angel is her legacy. This app is her baby, a creation born from her experience that has the potential to help millions. This deep, personal connection is the unwavering heart of the entire project, ensuring that every design decision is rooted in the survivor experience.

Our Ethical Promise: Built on Trust

Because of the highly sensitive nature of this work, we want to be explicit about the principles that govern our approach and our ultimate responsibility:

  • Zero Tolerance for Exploitation: The project's data is solely for the purpose of connecting survivors to safety resources and never for marketing, resale, or any secondary use.

  • Survivor Control: The user always maintains full control over their data, communication, and decision-making within the platform.

  • Continuous Vetting: Every person and partner organisation connected through the Guardian Angel network undergoes continuous and rigorous background checks and training to maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

Get to Know Us Better

The Guardian Angel Project is an open book. As we move forward, we will feature more team member spotlights, sharing their unique contributions and perspectives on specific challenges—from designing the discreet interface to establishing legal safe-harbours.

We believe that knowing the faces and the hearts behind this work is essential to building the trust this mission requires.

We invite you to reach out in the comments below: What questions do you have for the dedicated vision behind the Guardian Angel Project?

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