Meet Your Advocates

Background:

I earned my B.A. in Sociocultural Anthropology, with a minor in Critical Gender Studies, from the University of California, San Diego, and continued my academic journey at San Diego State University, where I am pursuing a Master’s in Public Health. I began my career in advocacy within San Diego’s confidential shelter system, providing direct support to survivors of domestic violence while managing a 24-hour crisis hotline. I later transitioned into campus-based advocacy, where I connected survivors with community resources and accompanied them through detective interviews, restraining order hearings, and criminal court proceedings. Now at SDSU, I draw on these experiences to offer trauma-informed, comprehensive support, ensuring survivors have the information, autonomy, and resources they need to make the decisions that are best for them.

When I’m not at SDSU, I run National Operations for Girls Rugby, an empowerment-based nonprofit for girls in grades 2 through 8. I love reading—currently fantasy or dystopian novels, but I’m always open to recommendations. I also enjoy exploring new countries, trying new foods, and learning about new cultures. If you catch me on a work-from-home day, you’ll likely see one or both of my cats, Luna and Lois.

Advocacy Focus: Survivor autonomy is at the core of my advocacy work. I firmly believe there is no one better equipped to determine the next best step than you. With so much information online, and input from friends and family, our own voices can easily become lost in the healing process. In my advocacy, I work alongside you to quiet that background noise—helping you identify the path that feels right for you and ensuring that path is informed, accessible, and clear.

Why I Advocate: After experiencing sexual or domestic violence, stalking, or harassment, it can be difficult to know where to begin. I hope that, upon leaving our first meeting, every individual feels clarity and a small sense of peace, knowing they are not alone.

Background: I earned both my BA in Psychology and my Masters in Social Work here at SDSU. I've worked extensively in hands-on roles with youth and families in a variety of settings. Most recently, I've worked directly with families with histories of domestic violence and child abuse as they navigate healing their familial relationships. Additionally, I've spent time in schools and community-based organizations developing and facilitating prevention efforts, providing youth mentorship, coordinating access to essential resources, and providing crisis intervention. 

Advocacy Focus: I focus on creating a space where survivors feel that they can show up as they are, in all their complexities. I aim to meet each survivor's full experience with compassion, genuine care, and humor. I'm here to walk with them through moments that can feel messy, confusing, or overwhelming. I'm also passionate about survivor-led prevention efforts and empowering students to build a campus culture that priortizes respect, accountability, and care. 

Why I Advocate: I advocate because I deeply believe in each person's inehrent right to joy. In a moment where joy can feel so difficult to access, I'm here to remind survivors that there will be a future for them where healing is a reality and joy feels abundant.