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Adrian (he/him) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is currently pursuing his master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is passionate about making an impact in our community working with individuals who experience social isolation, anxiety, and depression. Outside of his…

Amelia Whelan (she/her) grew up in a big family and discovered her passion for working with children through organized sports and community involvement. Currently, Amelia is pursuing a degree in planning, public policy, and management at the University of Oregon with a minor in legal studies. Her passion for advocacy, prevention, and learning…

With a passion for inclusive education and over a decade of experience as an educator in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Lane County, Dr. Annie Draeger (she/her) has dedicated her career to advocating for and empowering students with diverse learning needs. As a Research Associate with Cultivate, she…

Aria (she/her) is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a BA in Family and Human Services and Women and Gender studies at the University of Oregon. She is interested in eventually attending graduate school and pursuing a PhD in counseling psychology.  Aria is passionate about addressing child safety and promoting a healthy, safe…

Ari Wolf (they/them) is a Master’s student in Conflict Resolution at the University of Oregon. They specialize in restorative justice, accessibility, and the Israel/Palestine conflict. Their background in education combined with undergraduate work in trauma studies has inspired them to advocate for the rights and safety of young people. Wolf is…

Brooklyn Cicero (she/her) is an Undergrad student at UO majoring in Psychology and minoring in Entrepreneurship, Criminology and Spanish. She is the Programming Student Assistant, specifically helping the Parent and Community Cafes, Students Against Child Abuse, and the…

Over twenty-five years living in Eugene, Caroline (they/them) has worked in prevention and response to intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse in various capacities.  Caroline brings the perspective of a queer, disabled, long-time survivor of the mental health system to the team’s work. When not working,…

Celeste (she/her) was born in El Salvador and grew up in Guatemala. She came to the United States in 2013. Celeste has had a love for children since growing up with three younger sisters, who she loved to spend time with.

Celeste got her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Oregon in 2016. She is a graduate from the…

Emily Johnson (she/her) first began to envision a career supporting children while in a Child Development class in high school. She continued to gather skills and understanding about conditions which help children thrive while in the Family & Human Services program at the University of Oregon.

She served as a…

Emma (she/they) found a love for working with kids within her family. She has many younger cousins and it has always been important to her to get to spend time and care for them. Emma started working for the Center for Childhood Safety and Well-being in her Sophomore year at the UO because she wanted to be able to make a difference in…

Grace Bonilla (she/her) is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon in Psychology and Family & Human Services with a minor in Disability Studies. She is a current student in the Couples and Family Therapy program at the University of Oregon and is passionate about working with children with disabilities and BIPOC families. Grace works…

Isabel Gonzalez (she/her) is an undergraduate student in Art and Technology at the University of Oregon. She specializes in animation and graphic design in both 2D and 3D software. Her previous work in neuroscience combined with her current studies in graphic design has inspired her to help create educational videos to raise awareness about the…

Dr. Jeff Todahl (he/him) is CSAW Director, Co-Founder of the 90by30 Initiative, Director of the Couples and Family Therapy Program (Counseling Psychology and Human Services Department), and Associate Professor in Counseling Psychology and Human Services with the College of Education. He has served as Director of the University’s Center for…

Jo Diegel (they/them) first began serving children as a high school volunteer daycare supervisor in North Bend, Washington. Their lifelong passion for the arts led them to complete their bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary visual art at the University of Washington. Throughout their career, Jo has focused on expanding their…

Kaleigh (she/her) is passionate about social justice, youth engagement, violence prevention and supporting children and families. She was born and raised in Southern Utah and received her bachelor's degree in philosophy, psychology and women and gender studies from Southern Utah University and later her Master of Social Work degree from Boston…

Kaya (they/them) is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Oregon. They are passionate about addressing injustice and mediating harm, with an emphasis on community-based solutions. Kaya’s Eugene upbringing motivates their interest in local prevention efforts…

Leah Schluter (she/her) has been dedicated to violence prevention since her undergraduate years at the University of Oregon, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Family and Human Services and was an active member of the Sexual Wellness Advocacy Team. This early involvement was the inspiration for her pursuit of a career in violence…

Dr. Hammond (he/him) collaborates with Oregon educators, providers, and state agencies on systems change, program planning, implementation, and evaluation. His research broadly focuses on suicide prevention, mental and behavioral health promotion over the lifespan, and professional development in school and health systems. He is a lead…

Dr. Richie Thomas (he/him) is collaborating with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to merge the Integrated Guidance, Integrated Model of Mental Health (IMMH), and Trauma-Informed School Systems (TISS) to create innovative educational and health pathways. He focuses on implementing evidence-based programs in networked…

Sara Loveless (she/her) has long served as an advocate for women and children. She led girl-empowerment program Girls on the Run – Heart of Missouri before her recent relocation to the Willamette Valley. Sara has overseen local campaigns of national programs including La Leche League, the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and Project…

Simone Piper (she/her) has supported research and evaluation efforts at the Center for Childhood Safety and Well-being since 2016. Prior to CSAW, she worked as a data manager with the University of Oregon’s Center for Translational Neuroscience, as a research assistant and assessor with the Oregon Social Learning Center’s Kids in…