safe squad
Safe Squad is a gender-neutral SOS messaging application that is available on all devices & serve as a hub of information for family and friends. It aims at providing the ultimate safety of user and peace of mind for their loved ones! In the event of danger, the app will notify the users’ alert family & friends (choose emergency contacts) on location.
activism
After a traumatic life event, Mercedes has made it a personal mission to be a voice and provide a solution to alert mechanisms while in danger. It is her goal that the app will be a resource of armor among generation z, millennials and individuals desiring peace of mind for dear family and friends. The young activist engages in conversations to bring about positive change from a place of service and progressing culture.
speaking
Mercedes is a survivor, activist, and founder of Safe Squad. Championing for access to health care, representation in media, Molloy is looking forward to utilizing her platform to advocate for generation z as well as disenfranchised communities. Mercedes has spoken for Wonder Women in Tech and IGNITE National among others.
AWARDS
Woman of the Year 2024 Women’s March Foundation
Teen Vogue 21 Under 21 (2021)
Certificates of Recognition from California State Senate Legislator & assembly ( 2020, 2018)
City of Scotts Valley Mayor’s Proclamation (2018)
Presidential Service Award (2018)
NTPL Special Awards for Community Service (2018)
American Red Cross Youth Humanitarian Award (2016)
PARTNERSHIPS
“I wish that something like this would’ve been available that way it potentially could’ve been prevented. And while I can’t get that for myself, the goal is to be able to intentionally prevent this from happening so that the next girl out there or guy doesn’t have to say “me too”. ”