THE CONFERENCE FAMILY

Aislinn Addington, PhD

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Campus Advocate Coordinator
Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force

I love to watch cute rescue-dog videos first thing so that I start my day with compassion and a smile.

Dr. Shannon Alford

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Advocacy Coordinator
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Passionate about student advocacy while using holistic wellness.

Jody Althouse

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Senior Associate Dean of Health and Wellness
Juniata College

In my office is my Boston Terrier, “Dean” Willie, who is an ESA for students to walk, talk to, pet, and love.

Tess Benser

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Assistant Director of Outreach & Engagement
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Center for Women & Gender Equity

In my free time, I enjoy writing fiction.

Tara Berrien

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Assistant Vice President Diversity EEO and Title IX
Morgan State University

Yoga helps me stay balanced. Literally and figuratively

Meg Chuhran

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Lead Advocate Violence Prevention & Response
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

I love to hang out with my silver tabby, Cassiopeia.

Shannon Collins

STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER

Director of NOVA Campus Training and Technical Assistance Program
National Organization for Victim Assistance

Stephanie Collins

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Survivor Support & Victim Advocacy Coordinator
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

I love the work I do and feel it is my privilege to support students experiencing difficult situations at such an important time in their lives!

Tara Corbett

COMMITTEE MEMBER

FJC Volunteer Coordinator & Clinical Supervisor
InterAct

I am very excited to serve on this advisory committee!

Kristin Couch

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Assistant Director for Prevention & Response
Spelman Colege Title IX & Compliance Office

Co-Chair of the Fatality Review Subcommittee for the Fulton County Family Violence Task Force in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jenna Gant

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Rape Prevention Education Coordinator
Orange County Rape Crisis Center

My passions include rock climbing, reading speculative fiction, and empowering youth!

Juliette Grimmett

CONFERENCE ORGANIZER

Founder
Chrysalis Network

Bubble Tea, Red Sox Games & my family are all I need!

Kristian Hall

STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
NC National Guard

Served in the military for 24+ years in the JAG Corps and the past twelve years as the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. 

Jennifer E. Henkle

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Program Manager, Culture of Respect Collective
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education

I am a passionate social worker, dedicated to the fight to prevent and end sexual violence.

Yuka Kato

STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER

Interpersonal Violence Treatment Coordinator
North Carolina State University, Counseling Center

Mountains refresh me and give me energy.

Ashleigh Klein-Jimenez

STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER

Director of Prevention
ValorUS

I live on a farm!

Janine Kossen

STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER

Associate Director, Women’s Center
NC State University

I love to travel and have been to 50 countries!

Kayla McKiski

COMMITTEE MEMBER

MPH ’21
UNC-Chapel Hill

From herping to hiking, my pup Toby and I love all things outdoors.

Taylour Neal

STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER

Director of Campus Services
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence

I have two dogs, Kendall & Zuri, who run my world!

LaMar Shannon

STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER

Chief Compliance Officer
North Carolina Community Health Center Association (NCCHCA) 

I am a former football player.

Tayler Simon

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Senior IPV Prevention Coordinator
University of South Carolina

I am the proud plant mom of 14 plants (and counting).

Mark Taracuk

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Staff Psychologist/Training Director
Georgia Southern University Counseling Center

I am an avid fan of Indiana Hoosiers basketball and Labrador Retrievers.

Andy Thyrring

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Coordinator of Gender Violence Prevention and Education
University of Denver

I recently finished my degree and am looking forward to reading for fun again!