The Mach 1 Group (Mach 1), a Texas-based, nationally recognized public relations firm, proudly announced its 2024 pro-bono partnership with Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS), a leading school-safety non-profit. Founded by Lori and Dr. Ilan Alhadeff, whose daughter, Alyssa, was tragically killed in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting, MOSS is dedicated to empowering students and staff by creating a culture of safety in the
classroom.
“At Mach 1, we believe in giving back to the community, and this year, our team is lending its
expertise to a non-profit with a powerful mission to protect students, teachers and staff in schools
across the country,” said Mach 1 Founder and CEO Katherine McLane. “We are honored to
work alongside MOSS to raise awareness for enhanced school security and emergency response
plans. Together, we will drive impactful change for this life-saving organization.”
Over the past 11 years, Mach 1 has become one of Texas’s top public affairs and strategic
communications firms. Each year, the firm takes on a respected organization as a pro-bono
client, providing expert communications strategy, counsel and support at no charge to the
organization – an estimated annual value of $50,000.
“The Mach 1 Group is a powerful partner for advocacy and public relations nationwide,” said
Lori Alhadeff, Founder and President of MOSS. “We are thrilled to have been chosen as this
year’s pro-bono client. Their expertise makes them instrumental in driving meaningful policy
change and elevating public awareness of our mission. With Mach 1’s support, we are confident
we can further achieve our goal of making schools safe.”
MOSS provides resources, training and education on safety protocols while advocating for local,
state and national policy changes to improve school safety standards. The organization
championed the passage of Alyssa’s Law in several states. This groundbreaking legislation
requires public schools to install silent panic alarms linked directly to law enforcement.
Through its Safe Schools Program, MOSS assesses school safety measures and offers grants for
safety enhancements. It has also funded over $400,000 in school safety projects, including stop-
the-bleed kits, perimeter fencing, bulletproof backpacks, mental health programs, security huts
and student scholarships. Operating nationally, MOSS engages parents, students, educators and
community leaders to foster a collaborative approach to creating safer school environments.
For more information on MOSS, please visit Make Our Schools Safe.
