Meet Alvin Costa
Alvin Costa serves as the program operations manager and was a close friend of Christopher’s. His deep personal connection—and the fact that he was with Christopher on the day of the fatal crash—makes his voice an especially powerful part of our mission. Alvin shares his story with honesty, emotion, and the weight of lived experience, making it both moving and unforgettable. View Alvin’s story HERE
Meet Fred Hannah
Fred was in the car the night Christopher was killed. Since he was wearing his seatbelt, Fred is still here today. He helps tell Christopher’s story so that we can help prevent more loss.
Even though the driver was reckless, Fred was able to walk away with his life since he was wearing his seatbelt. He advocates for better seat belt safety laws and revisits Christopher’s crash site. He hopes to help educate teens on the extreme importance of seatbelt safety.
Meet Casey Taylor
Casey Taylor resides in Salem, Virginia, and serves as the Foundation’s Social Media and Communications Manager. Prior to joining the Foundation, Casey spent ten years as the Program Development Coordinator for Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO) under the Virginia State Police. In this role, she developed and managed statewide traffic safety campaigns, oversaw the organization’s website and social media platforms, and coordinated media and communications efforts.
In February 2025, Casey left YOVASO to pursue an opportunity with the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, serving as the Community Liaison Officer for the western region of the state and portions of Southside Virginia. During this time, Casey welcomed her third child and has since transitioned from her position with the state to work with the Foundation on a part-time basis, allowing her to continue her passion for promoting young driver and passenger safety.
Casey and her husband are the proud parents of two daughters and one son.
Meet Nikki Reutlinger
Nikki Reutlinger serves the Foundation as its Marketing Manager. Nikki has a personal connection to the Foundation’s mission, as her own father was killed in a car crash while driving without wearing his seat belt. This experience makes the Foundation’s work especially meaningful to her and fuels her passion for promoting safe driving and passenger practices.
Through her role with the Foundation, Nikki is committed to sharing Christopher’s story with communities across Virginia and raising awareness about the importance of seat belt use, with the goal of helping reduce unrestrained motor vehicle fatalities and ultimately save lives.
