Nonprofit Advocacy
Supporting survivors of domestic violence is not a side effort in my life, it’s a core part of who I am. Through years of board service, public education, certified advocacy training, and research, I’ve worked to advance survivor-centered, trauma-informed support at every level. Whether guiding strategy as a member of the Executive Board at Crisis Center North, fundraising to expand access to life-saving services, or helping launch events and initiatives that raise both awareness and resources, I show up with purpose and care.
My advocacy is rooted in a belief that survivors deserve to be safe, believed, and supported in a lifelong commitment to making that a reality through both systemic change and personal action.
Crisis Center North
Executive Board of Directors
Member of Research, Development & Outreach Committee
Host Committee Member
As a board member at Crisis Center North, I helped shape strategic direction, ensure financial sustainability, and advocate for trauma-informed services that support survivors of domestic violence at no cost. I provided input on mission alignment, organizational planning, and program effectiveness, while also contributing personal and fundraising support.
Through the Research, Development, and Outreach Committee, I led the creation and successful launch of PAWS Against Domestic Violence, a signature fundraising event benefiting the PAWS for Empowerment therapy dog program.
I also served on the Host Committee for Cocktails & Cuisine, the organization’s premier annual fundraiser, where I supported sponsorship development, vendor partnerships, marketing strategy, and event execution to help secure essential funding.
Trained & Certified Advocate through Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Areas of Training & Certification:
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LGBTQ+ Survivors of IPV
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Mandated Child Abuse Reporting
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PCADV Caucuses
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Understanding Batterers
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Adolescent Relationship Abuse
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Minors and Confidentiality
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Cultural Competency
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Trauma-Informed Survivor-Centered Advocacy
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Ethics in Advocacy
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Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
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Principles of Advocacy
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The Civil Justice System
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Criminal Justice System
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Teens & PFA Orders
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Victims Compensation Assistance
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Program Safety Planning
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Goal Planning
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Understanding and Responding to Crisis
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Domestic Violence in Later Life
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The Relocation Program
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Sports and Concussions: What Does Dating Abuse Have to Do with It?
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The Address Confidentiality Program
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Historical Perspectives
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Mandated Child Abuse Reporting, Confidentiality
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Survivors with Disabilities
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Intimate Partner Stalking
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Unauthorized Practice of Law
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Key Public Benefits Programs
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The Family Violence Option
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Immigrant Survivors and Domestic Violence
Researcher & Author
Social Justice Meets Social Media: A Comprehensive Strategic Plan For Anti-Domestic Violence Nonprofits In The Digital Age
Perceptions of Domestic Violence Victims on Twitter: A Content Analysis of The Initial Engagements with the #WhyIStayed Twitter Trend
Organizations I Work
With & Support
