Arianna, what’s your story?I grew up in Stafford, Virginia but have lived in different cities, states, and countries throughout my life. I got my B.A. from James Madison University, my… read more “Meet Arianna Sessoms, Prevention Technical Assistance & Training Manager!”
The Action Alliance has the help of several interns this summer. They will support survivors through the Project for Empowerment of Survivors, assist in updating resources for advocates and survivors,… read more “Welcome 2021 Summer Interns!”
Meet Robin Stevens, Crisis Response Manager – one that does not require a lot of sleep, which will bode me well as I work with “night owls” to ensure hotline … read more “Meet Robin Stevens, Crisis Response Manager”
Courtenay, tell us about yourself…I grew up on a farm in Charlottesville, Virginia with a brother and a sister and lots of animals. As an adult, I have lived… read more “Meet Courtenay Schwartz, PES Attorney”
Itzel, What’s Your Story?I am from Smithfield, North Carolina a small town in central NC right below Raleigh. I was born to Mexican immigrant parents and I’m the oldest… read more “Meet Itzel Patiño, Housing and Advocacy Coordinator”
Meet Dawn Brooks, DO YOU Program CoordinatorTell us about yourself…I grew up in Warsaw, a small town in the Northern Neck, which is a peninsula Northeast of Richmond, VA. My family, friends, (and now my cat,… read more “It’s a New Dawn, It’s a New Day, It’s a New Staff Member!”
Dictionaries define retirement as “withdrawing from one’s position or occupation.” How does one retire from being an advocate? The inimitable Linda Winston will be retiring from the Action Alliance at… read more “On the Occasion of Linda’s Retirement”
We are excited to welcome Brooke Taylor (they/them) to the Action Alliance staff! Brooke joined us in April as the new UPLC Coach! What excites you about the UPLC Program?… read more “Introducing Brooke Taylor, UPLC Coach!”
Born into a family of activists who have advocated for the rights of Asian-Americans, housing rights, and workers’ rights, my parents instilled in me a strong sense of equality, justice,… read more “Meet Elizabeth Wong, Action Alliance’s New Development Director!”
We welcomed two incredible additions to the Action Alliance staff in May–both Coaches for our new Underserved Populations Learning Collaborative (UPLC). They are Quan Williams and Katie Moffitt. Two weeks … read more “MEET KATIE MOFFITT, UPLC COACH!”
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