THE PUZZLES CONFERENCE FAMILY

Rabiya Ali

she/her | Committee Member

University of Limerick

Limerick IRELAND

Allison Barbee

she/her | Committee Member

InterAct of Wake County

Lead Sexual Assault Case Manager

My side hustle is teaching yoga and it’s helped me understand more about how the body stores trauma – namaste.

Shelby Bedford

she/her | Standing Committee Member

Title IX Coordinator

University of Illinois Springfield

I use a human rights based approach to design and facilitate sexual and intimate partner violence prevention and Title IX compliance frameworks on college campuses.

Stephanie Benincase

she/her | Committee Member

Arise

Director of Counseling

Everyday I am awed by the courage and grace of those I work with in the movement to end interpersonal violence.

Shannon Collins

she/her | Standing Committee Member

National Organization for Victim Assistance

Director of Training & Technical Assistance Program

My perfect day looks like snow-capped mountains, smells like ponderosa, sounds like river rapids, and tastes like hot coffee.

Kristin Couch

she/her/ella | Committee Member

Spelman College

Associate Director for Title IX & Compliance

Fun fact: I’m a huge fan of hot yoga!

Raquel DeHerrera

she/her | Committee Member

Red Wind Consulting, Inc.

Tribal College Campus Project Coordinator

I started a Native garden this summer that attracts all the pollinators.

Lizzy Denny

she/her | Committee Member

Occidental College

Director of Project SAFE & Survivor Advocate

I speak six languages!

Sarah Diamond

she/her/ella | Committee Member

University of San Diego

Associate Director of Prevention and Education

I used to be a phlebotomist when I was in undergrad!

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

Director of Campus Training & Technical Assistance Program

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

Jessica Henault

she/her/ella | Committee Member

NASPA’s Culture of Respect Collective

Program Coordinator

My favorite way to spend the evening is cuddling my four cats and reading my Kindle.

Madi Herman

she/her | Committee Member

Montana State University VOICE Center

Prevention Education Specialist

I’m a (very) amateur astronomer, dinosaur enthusiast, and cat lover!

Trudie Hughes

she/her | Standing Committee Member

NC Community College System Office

Associate Director of Disability Services and Title IX

I love my English Springer Spaniel dogs – oh they are so cute!

Yuka Kato

she/her | Conference Organizer

North Carolina State University Counseling Center

Interpersonal Violence Treatment Coordinator

I love traveling and hiking in the big nature.

Ashleigh Klein-Jimenez

she/her | Standing Committee Member

ValorUS/PreventConnect

Director of Prevention

I have 4 pet pigs!

Janine Kossen

she/her | Standing Committee Member

NC State University Women’s Center

Director

I served in the Peace Corps for 2 years in West Africa and have provided medical assistance in two emergency surgeries on the fly.

Victoria Krebs

she/her | Committee Member

Duke University

I enjoy hiking, reading, playing games (especially Mah Jongg) and doing wildlife rehabilitation for orphaned baby squirrels.

Melissa Lees

she/her | Committee Member

Loyola University Maryland

Director, Women’s Center and Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Response Coordinator

I love plants, weightlifting and The Great British Baking Show!

Destiny Marrufo

she/her | Committee Member

Pomona College

Assistant Director of the CARES Office

During my down time, I love to drive around listening to my favorite songs, try a challenging climb at the indoor gym, or cook a yummy meal with my wife!