New Jersey · Est. 2026
The Pink Cabinet Initiative
News & Updates.
PCI moves fast because kids can't afford for us not to. Here's where we've been, what we've done, and what's coming next.
December 2025
PCI's Founding Letter Escalated to the President's Chief of Staff
After PCI Founder Lulabelle R. Waxman sent a formal letter to the U.S. Department of Education outlining PCI's seven pillar framework, Congressman Jeff Van Drew responded directly and escalated the letter to the President's Chief of Staff. It was the moment PCI stopped being an idea and became a movement.
June 1, 2026
PCI Is Officially a New Jersey Nonprofit
The Pink Cabinet Initiative was formally incorporated as a New Jersey nonprofit on June 1, 2026. Every partnership, every pilot program, and every policy push is now backed by an official organization built for the forever kids.
June 2026
Seven Pillar Framework Submitted to the NJ Department of Education
PCI's complete seven pillar framework was formally submitted to the NJDOE Office of School Preparedness. This submission marks PCI's official entry into New Jersey's school safety policy conversation.
June 2026
Follow Up Correspondence Sent to Congressman Van Drew and Atlantic County Leadership
Following incorporation, PCI sent a formal organizational fact sheet and impact brief to Congressman Van Drew's office. Additional outreach was sent to Atlantic County's Public Information Officer to begin building local government relationships.
June 2026
Introduction Sent to Senator Andy Kim
PCI reached out formally to Senator Andy Kim, framing PCI's seven pillar model within the broader federal conversation around school safety and student wellbeing. The letter highlighted PCI's evidence informed approach and New Jersey roots.
June 2026
Field Research Interview Conducted with Linwood Police Department
PCI conducted a formal research interview with a detective from Linwood Police Department, producing structured analysis and annotated notes for Volume III of PCI's Research and Evidence Library. This is the kind of ground level collaboration that makes PCI's framework real.
2026
College Professor Calls PCI "An Important and Worthwhile Endeavor"
A college professor independently discovered PCI online and reached out to share that they found the initiative "an important and worthwhile endeavor." Moments like this remind us that the work is being seen and that it matters to the people who are training the next generation of safety professionals.
2026
PCI Successfully Navigates Fraudulent Trademark Cease and Desist
PCI received a cease and desist letter targeting the organization's name and identity. After thorough investigation and verification with the USPTO, the letter was confirmed as fraudulent with no valid trademark registration behind it. PCI addressed the matter and continued moving forward without interruption.
Early 2026
Foundational Stakeholder Research Completed with Local Law Enforcement
PCI conducted foundational stakeholder conversations with local law enforcement including an SRO, converting informal dialogue into structured research notes and formal analysis. This early community rooted research became the backbone of PCI's evidence library and framework development.
"This is just the beginning. Every letter sent, every meeting held, every page of research written — it all adds up to something that is going to change how New Jersey protects its kids."
Lulabelle R. Waxman, Founder and Executive DirectorStay in the Loop
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