Stay Aware & Stay Ready: GSBA: Capitol Hill Community Safety Training

Learn how to navigate different environments with confidence, awareness, and a plan.

This community safety training was created in direct response to feedback we heard at our recent roundtable. Led by Jen Carl, GSBA’s Capitol Hill Neighborhood Safety Coordinator, this practical, conversation-driven session will focus on proactive steps you can take to strengthen your personal safety in everyday life.

Together, we’ll explore how to make safety plans for different environments, better understand and respond to instincts and gut reactions, and share tips that can help you feel more prepared and aware wherever you are.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Time: 5:30–7:00 PM

Location: Seattle Central College — Broadway Edison (BE) Building, Room 1110/1111

1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

In This Training, We’ll Cover

• How to make safety plans based on different environments and situations
• Ways to better understand and respond to instincts and gut reactions
• Practical personal safety tips you can apply in everyday life
• Shared tools, strategies, and discussion shaped by community feedback

About Jen Carl

Jen Carl (she/her) serves as GSBA’s Capitol Hill Neighborhood Safety Coordinator. Her work focuses on connecting local businesses, residents, and city departments, while sharing practical resources that support safety across the neighborhood.

View Jen’s contact and resource page

Featured Guests:
Crime Prevention Coordinator Joe Elenbaas and Officer Haden Barton

About GSBA: Capitol Hill

GSBA: Capitol Hill provides business development, engagement, and advocacy for Capitol Hill businesses and nonprofits committed to the neighborhood’s collective economic vitality. The program also leads safety-focused resources, community connections, and trainings designed to support people who live and work on Capitol Hill.

Learn more about GSBA: Capitol Hill