Kaya Marie

Kaya Marie

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 interest in local prevention efforts and they are committed to contributing to youth wellbeing within Lane County as a research assistant.

In their free time, Kaya enjoys cooking, being in nature, and interacting with cats whenever possible.

kmarie@uoregon.edu

CSAW Updates

Youths having a discussion
A Youth and Survivor-Inspired Promotive Action Plan: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California
 The Promotive Plan is a community-driven approach to preventing child sexual abuse, developed in partnership with Protect Our Children and Oregon youth. It identifies the key conditions that…
CSAW Staff Members
Research Driving Change: CSAW Sponsored Project Funding FY2025
 A Vision for Transformation: Redesigning Child Welfare Workforce Preparation and DevelopmentCSAW is currently leading Oregon's comprehensive redesign of the new caseworker training academy (…
High schoolers putting their hands together
2025 Youth Advisory Council Year in Review
 In 2025, the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), housed within the University of Oregon’s Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing (CSAW), experienced a year of significant growth, focus, and impact…
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