THE PUZZLES CONFERENCE FAMILY

Meredith Abdelnour

she/her | Committee Member

Northwestern University

Coordinator of Sexual Violence Response Services

I’m from Florida, but I now live in Chicago and actually love the winters!

Alexus Amaker

she/her | Committee Member

Wake Forest University

Counselor-Advocate

I’ve been snorkeling in the Indian Ocean!

Alexandra Araujo Gonzalez

she/they | Committee Member

Northwestern University

Associate Director of Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response

I’m a published author! Under my pen name, I have written four short horror stories published in an anthology series raising money for Sickle Cell research.

Hallie Baker

she/her | Committee Member

George Mason University

Assistant Director of Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Response and Prevention

I have been in the field of advocacy for around 3.5 years, and I coach youth soccer on the weekends

Liz Baumann

she/her | Standing Committee Member

Saint Mary’s College

Director for Harasment Education and Response

I recently completed the Sports Social Work certificate through the University of Michigan!

Jade Campbell

she/her | Committee Member

University of Mississippi

Case Manager and Confidential Campus Advocate

I am one of the 160,000 Chinese adoptees from the one-child policy era.

Shannon Collins

she/her | Standing Committee Member

National Organization for Victim Advocacy

Senior Director of Training and Technical Assistance

A quote I am carrying with me this year comes from Mia Mingus: “Every day is another chance to practice living out the values that matter most to us, to be our best selves, to be the legacy we want to leave.”

Larmender Davis

she/her | Committee Member

Wayne State University

Director, Office of Sexual Violence Prevention and Education

I believe we do our best work when we care for ourselves, too. For me, that means dancing, singing, traveling, and boating. These activities keep my soul full so I can continue to pour into others and do this important work.

Delana Epps-Avery

she/her | Standing Committee Member

NC State University

Women’s Center Associate Director

I love all things Belize!

LaTanya FAust

she/her | Standing Committee Member

North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Campus Technical Assistance Provider

I adore audiobooks!

Juliette Grimmett

she/her | Conference Organizer

Chrysalis Network

Founder

My kids, bubble tea, cats, Red Sox games & my family are all I need!

Kristian Hall

he/him | Standing Committee Member

NC National Guard

JFHQ Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

Served in the military for 25+ years in the JAG Corps and the past fourteen years as the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator.

Paula Hall

she/her | Committee Member

Spelman College

Assistant Director of Prevention & Intervention

In my free time, I enjoy hiking, cooking and reading.

Jennifer Henkle

she/her | Committee Member

University of Virginia

Associate Director of Interpersonal Violence Prevention

In my free time, I enjoy doing pottery, reading fiction, and playing D&D.

Madi Herman

she/her/ella | Committee Member

University of Montana

Training Development Coordinator

I love Halloween and as a friend texted me on July 5th “Once Independence Day is over, it is officially spooky season!”

Sabbi Hoin

she/her | Committee Member

Western Michigan University

Assistant Director, Health Promotion and Education

I got married on the ice at a hockey rink!

Yuka Kato

she/her | Standing Committee Member

North Carolina State University Counseling Center

Interpersonal Violence Treatment Coordinator

Outside of work, you’ll often find me singing in a chorus.

Riley Kavanagh

she/her | Committee Member

New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Training and Resources Coordinator

I’ve visited 11 National Parks so far, including completing Utah’s Mighty 5!

Kitty Kiefer

she/her | Standing Committee Member

New Hampshire Dept. of Justice – Office of Victim/Witness Assistance

College Consortium Coordinator

I am a co-leader for my daughter’s Girl Scout Troop.

AK Krauss

they/them | Committee Member

Elon University

Campus Advocate

I started going to a boxing gym this year

Shannon Masden

she/her | Committee Member

Victim Rights Law Center (VRLC)

Assistant Director of Training and Consultation

In my free time I volunteer for a Restorative Justice organization that works with survivors of intimate violence, garden, read a LOT of books and take ice baths. =)

Stephanie Means

she/her | Committee Member

Forsyth Tech Community College

Coordinator, Title IX and Accessibility Resources

Have you ever tried pickles and french fries together? Yum!

Taylour Neal

she/her | Standing Committee Member

North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Director of Campus Services and Mental Health Advocacy

I finally had my first Disneyworld experience this year!

Brittany Nestor

she/her | Committee Member

Garner PD

Detective

Whitney O'Regan

she/her | Committee Member

NASPA

Senior Director, Prevention & Safety Initiatives

My family fosters geriatric pugs

Maria Cristina Pacheco Alcalá

she/her | Standing Committee Member

NOVA

Senior Director of Training and Technical Assistance

I started working at the University of Puerto Rico, and I still think in two languages when I train. Some things only land in Spanish — acompañamiento has no real English equivalent, and I’ve stopped trying to find one.

Alex Pecoraro

she/her | Committee Member

Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Prevention Strategist

I spend my free time watching movies, watching and playing D&D, or hiking and trail running. I believe all of these activities are paths for community building and shifting to a culture of consent!

Lisa Rävar

she/her | Committee Member

Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Prevention Director

I’m part of two book groups – I love to read, but particularly like having deadlines and books I wouldn’t have chosen on my own.

Alicia Reed

she/her | Committee Member

Utica University

Director of Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention Initiatives

In my free time, I love to golf!

Dr. Torry Reynolds

she/her | Standing Committee Member

NC Community College System

Associate VP of Student Services

I love watching home improvement shows because they generally have happy endings.

Sebastien Sanchez

he/him | Committee Member

Boston University

Department Administrator, SHARP

I love Pokémon! I’m currently trying to master set Meowth and Cubone, but I’ve also been playing Pokopia non-stop on my Switch. It’s a great way to unwind!