Dynamic student advocacy and gender-based violence prevention professional with extensive experience leading trauma-informed response initiatives, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, facilitating educational programming, and supporting individuals impacted by violence, discrimination, and crisis. Demonstrated expertise in policy implementation, compliance oversight, case management, restorative practices, prevention education, and community engagement. Skilled in collaborating with campus and community stakeholders to ensure equitable access to resources, promote student well-being, strengthen institutional accountability, and foster inclusive, safe learning environments. Committed to advancing Title IX compliance, student success, campus climate improvement, and survivor-centered support services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager
OhioHealth SARNCO
Columbus, Ohio
06.2023 - Current
Provide leadership and oversight for trauma-informed services supporting survivors of sexual assault, interpersonal violence, stalking, and related victimization.
Coordinate multidisciplinary responses involving healthcare providers, advocates, law enforcement, community partners, and support agencies to ensure equitable access to services and resources.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies governing victim rights, confidentiality, documentation, and supportive measures.
Develop and facilitate training programs on trauma-informed care, violence prevention, victim advocacy, reporting procedures, and bystander intervention.
Analyze service trends and outcome data to identify opportunities for program enhancement, policy improvements, and community education initiatives.
Mentored and supported 15 associates and volunteers, ensuring adherence to best practices, ethical standards, and client-centered service delivery while creating strong workplace culture
Lead outreach efforts that strengthen community awareness, prevention education, and coordinated response systems.
Training Coordinator
OhioHealth SARNCO
Columbus, OH
03.2021 - 06.2023
Coordinated training sessions for community partners and new SARNCO volunteers, enhancing knowledge of sexual assault survivor advocacy while maintaining state coalition core competencies and credentialing with the National Advocate Credentialing Program
Direct recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of volunteer advocates.
Design and facilitate training programs focused on sexual violence intervention, prevention, and trauma-informed response.
Coordinate documentation and reporting associated with Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant requirements.
Deliver professional development and educational presentations to over 1500 sexual assault advocates, community partners, and public audiences.
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Project VOICE, Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
09.2010 - Current
Direct organizational initiatives focused on violence prevention, survivor advocacy, community education, leadership development, and systems change.
Design and implement prevention and educational programming addressing healthy relationships, consent, personal safety, human trafficking, bystander intervention, and community accountability.
Cultivate partnerships with schools, universities, social service agencies, healthcare systems, and community organizations to coordinate support services and prevention strategies.
Facilitate restorative and educational interventions that promote healing, empowerment, accountability, and community engagement.
Monitor emerging trends impacting vulnerable populations and recommend policy, training, and programmatic enhancements.
Lead organizational compliance efforts, grant management activities, data collection, reporting processes, and program evaluation initiatives.
Associate Director of Human Resources Operations, Head Executive Officer Associate, Hybrid at City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeAssociate Director of Human Resources Operations, Head Executive Officer Associate, Hybrid at City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College