About Us
The Safety 4 Life Foundation was created during a time of unprecedented challenges, and the need for impactful safety programs has never been greater. From the rise in internet safety concerns and human trafficking threats to the ongoing road safety crisis, young people face a world filled with risks. Our mission is to educate, empower, and equip students and families to navigate these challenges safely. Through assemblies, safety fairs, online resources, and community events, we’ve reached countless students and families. Now, we want to do even more by expanding our Student Ambassador Program to reach more underserved areas. Your donation will help us provide resources, training, and opportunities to students who need them most.
Our Mission
The Safety 4 Life Foundation creates impactful educational programs designed to change dangerous behavior on and off the road. Our inspirational experiences act as a guide for children and families to make positive choices that save lives.
Our Vision
Our vision is a community where every child and family feels inspired and empowered to make safe, confident choices, on the road and in everyday life, for a future free from preventable tragedies.
Our Founders
Safety 4 Life was created by Brian and Esther LaBovick — owners of LaBovick Law Group — whose lifelong commitment to justice, compassion, and community safety inspires everything we do. After years of seeing preventable tragedies through their work as attorneys, they made a simple but powerful promise: to help young people see danger before it happens, so they can choose a safer path.
Their belief that every child deserves the chance to come home safe — and every family deserves peace of mind — is the heart of our mission. Together, Brian and Esther transformed their life’s work into a movement to protect and empower the next generation.
Together 4 Safety — A Movement 4 Collective Impact
Together 4 Safety is the community-driven arm of Safety 4 Life. It brings students, families, schools, first responders, and local partners together through immersive, real-world safety education designed to shift behavior before tragedy occurs.
Using powerful Crash Reenactments, hands-on Safety Fairs, and peer-to-peer learning, Together 4 Safety helps young people see the consequences before they happen, inspiring safer choices both on and off the road.
This collaborative approach strengthens awareness, builds community responsibility, and supports a shared commitment to protecting every student’s future.
Our Advisory Board
Our Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
Brian LaBovick is a partner in the LaBovick Law Group, an author, and entrepreneur. He is an advisory board member of Keiser University’s legal education division, a past president of the North Palm Beach County Bar Association, and former director of the Palm Beach County Justice Association. He is passionate about community and childhood safety and is an electrifying public speaker when speaking to groups about the law and injury prevention. Brian created the idea for the Safety 4 Life Foundation along with Esther LaBovick and Tara Applebaum and has been committed to the organization’s mission and values since it was established.
Chief Executive Officer
Esther LaBovick is a partner in the LaBovick Law Group, a mid-sized firm of Civil Justice prosecutors who handle plaintiff personal injury, workers compensation, social security benefit and PIP insurance disputes. Esther’s commitment to giving back makes her the driving force behind her law firm’s outreach efforts. She has been a part of the Safety 4 Life Board since it began two years ago and has served on other boards including PACE Center for Girls, Mary’s Memorial Giving Fund, The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and is a member of Impact Palm Beach, 100 Women Who Care, and the Junior League. Esther is the past president of the South Florida Science Museum, STOP! Childrens Cancer, and is the President of Hispanos Unidos, Inc.
DANA HERST, Esq.
Director of Engagement and Programming
Dana Herst, Esq., devoted her legal career to advancing public safety in Palm Beach County. For almost two decades, she served as a prosecutor and Assistant City Attorney, where she tried countless DUI, Reckless Driving, and Driving Under Suspension cases—work that directly protected the community and reinforced her dedication to safer roads and neighborhoods.
During her tenure with the State Attorney’s Office, Dana also participated in the Narcotics Overdose Prevention Education (NOPE) program. Here, Dana joined Judge Bill Bollinger, law enforcement officers, and parents who had lost children to overdose in delivering powerful presentations to students, faculty, and administrators about the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of making safe choices.
Today, Dana leads programming and community affairs at Safety4Life, a nonprofit dedicated to prevention, education, and safer communities. In this role, she designs initiatives that strengthen community awareness, build partnerships, and empower residents to live safer lives. Looking ahead, Dana is focused on expanding Safety4Life’s reach and developing innovative approaches to emerging safety challenges, with a vision of building stronger and more resilient communities.
Dana lives in West Palm Beach with her husband, David, their son Caden, a senior at Suncoast Community High School, and their two dachshund rescues. Their older son, Josh, attends Florida State University.
JOHN BOLEN
Treasurer
John Bolen is the owner of A Treasure Coast Driving School, one of the state of Florida’s most respected private driving schools. He is the past board member and Executive Vice President of the Driving Schools Association of the Americas. John is a former Martin County public school teacher and coach where he worked for thirty years. He uses his professional network to connect the organization with other safety professionals and stakeholders. As a recent addition to our board of directors, John immediately offered us valuable insights and has helped set long-term goals.
PAULA SABALAIN
President
Paula Sabalain is a strategic and creative leader committed to transforming safety education into meaningful community impact. As President of the Safety 4 Life Foundation, she guides the organization’s vision to empower teens, families, and schools through innovative prevention programs.
Paula has been a driving force behind the creation and growth of Together 4 Safety, the Foundation’s statewide movement that brings schools, law enforcement, and local organizations together to prevent crashes and save lives. Her ability to connect strategy, creativity, and collaboration has been key to expanding Safety 4 Life’s reach and inspiring a lasting culture of safety across Florida.