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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…

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…

Carly (She/Her) believes everyone deserves to live free from harm and all people have the right to be self-determinate in their own lives. Her lived experience and past work as a City Year AmeriCorps member in New Orleans shaped these beliefs and contributed to her passion in advocating for ending the stigma surrounding mental health and…

Caroline Sachi Madigan (they/them) is a queer, non-binary, disabled activist, and trauma survivor. Caroline is passionate about creating peer spaces for community connection, primary prevention of violence, abuse, and trauma, and continuous learning and unlearning. They are “allo-parent” to a 13 year old human, and extended family to a variety…

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…

Emma (she/her) is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Services, with the goal of earning her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and becoming a mental health therapist. Emma is passionate about addressing trauma in adolescents and finding connections, prevention, and solutions within…

Ewan (he/him) has long wanted to get into the field of policy and prevention, and desires to make the world an easier place for children to live in. Growing up with no younger siblings, Ewan's passion for child safety came later than most, thanks in part to experience dealing with young students from rougher backgrounds in his high school days…

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 fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Oregon, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in General Social Sciences with a concentration in Crime, Law, and Society. They are passionate about addressing injustice and mediating harm, with an emphasis on community-based solutions. Kaya’s Eugene upbringing motivates their…

Leah Paris (she/her/hers) Volunteer Student Research Assistant is a rising Junior from Beaverton, OR, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family and Human Services with a minor in Business Administration at the Clark Honors College. Her research interests include sexual education, sexual violence prevention, policy and curriculum planning,…

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…

Myrihe (she/her) graduated with a BS in Neuroscience from the University of Oregon in 2024 and is currently pursuing her MS in Prevention Science at the University of Oregon. As a McNair Scholar, she investigated the relationship between parent pain catastrophizing, discrimination, and child mental health among Black families. Her…

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…

Teodoro received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Oregon and has worked at the University of Oregon in the College of Education since 2006. He is currently the Business Manager of three Research and Outreach units in the College of Education, The Center for Equity Promotion (CEQP), The Oregon Science Education…