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Rosa Beltré

President & Chief Executive Officer

Rosa Beltré (she/her/ella), Afro-Taina-Latinx, is the President & CEO of the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Rosa Beltré first joined OAESV as the Advocacy and Training Director in July 2013, before serving as OAESV’s Interim Executive Director, and ultimately becoming Executive Director in June 2017.

Under Rosa’s leadership, OAESV transitioned from its former shared office space to a standalone office in Independence, Ohio and improved its Columbus-based presence to provide conference and technology spaces and workspaces for eight full-time staff. OAESV has expanded from 3 employees to 21 under Rosa’s leadership, greatly increasing service capacity, presence, organizational cultural and community relations. Rosa uses her passion, extensive background and experience to develop and sustain relationships with leaders in the field, as well as key stakeholders within the state, national level, and federal government. She has spent the last 17+ years  training, cultivating community relations, providing development to organizations and communities focused on fair housing, child abuse, sexual assault, volunteerism, financial literacy and church call to action. Rosa has served as the Co-chair of the State of Ohio Anti-Oppression and Accountability Committee and currently serves as the Co- Chair of the Women of Color Caucus of the State of Ohio, the Sexual Assault Advisory Board of Ohio, and the Ohio Family Violence Prevention Advisory Council, amongst other statewide taskforces.

Rosa is an ordained Minister of the Spanish Pentecostal Churches, Vice-President of International Women Ministry MDM, author, and the Regional Social Service Director of her Faith community.

Rosa is a Taino, Afro-Latinx, catalyst of change, who is action- driven, passionate about power/gender-based violence, BIPOC empowerment, leadership, knowledge, enriching the lives of others, bridge building/ ollaboration, accountability and provoking change.

Technical Assistance topics: executive leadership, Board of Directors development, Latinx communities, faith-based communities, cultural humility, and more

rbeltre@oaesv.org

Shandra Ingram

Vice President of Operations

Shandra (she/her) has worked with multi-faceted sexual assault agencies for over seven years. In 2019, she rejoined OAESV as the Director of Coordinated Community Responses. In this role, Shandra was responsible for training law enforcement, advocates, sexual assault nurse examiners, prosecutors, and military personnel across the state on best practices for creating and implementing a coordinated community response to sexual assault and intimate partner violence. She participates on several state advisory committees, including the Women of Color Caucus (WOCC) Leadership Team, convened by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, and the Ohio Network of Child Advocacy Centers, as well as the Sexual Assault Advisory Board of Ohio (SAABO). In her role with OAESV, Shandra is most excited about ensuring all survivors of sexual assault are treated with dignity and respect, have equitable access to resources, and are receiving culturally appropriate services. She is also focused on engaging the community in prevention efforts and strategies to bring an end to sexual violence. In her spare time, Shandra enjoys cheering on the Crimson Tide football team, catching up on television shows, and traveling.

Technical Assistance topics: building and sustaining inclusive Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs)/Coordinated Community Response Teams (CCRTs); Sexual Assault Forensic Exams and working with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners; working with law enforcement; Sexual Assault Kit Training (SAKT) system; and more

singram@oaesv.org

Taylr Ucker-Lauderman

Chief Engagement Officer

Taylr (she/her) comes from years of advocacy and anti-oppression work, previously working as a Program Coordinator with the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline; a Teen Advocate with the YWCA Dayton; a Facilitator with the Young Feminist Collaborative; and a Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Instructor at Wright State University. Taylr graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences in Communications from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University and a Master of Humanities degree from WSU. She holds Registered Advocate status with the Ohio Advocate Network and has a passion for utilizing communications as a channel for social change. She loves being outside; reading; and spending time with her family, plants, and pets.

Technical Assistance topics: strategic communications; online event technology and coordination; using communications for public awareness and advocacy; and more

tucker-lauderman@oaesv.org

Caitlin Burke

Senior Director of Prevention & Impact

Caitlin Burke (she/her) is the Director of Prevention and Public Health at the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Caitlin’s mother, whose career included forensic nursing at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, introduced her to the anti-sexual violence field. Her experiences of sharing her mother’s work and leading a peer education group in college solidified her dedication to violence prevention and led to her decade-long career in the field. She grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biomechanical Engineering from Marquette University before receiving a Master’s degree in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. She is a Bloomberg American Health Initiative Fellow focusing on the critical public health problem of violence. Through this initiative, Caitlin joins a nationwide network of frontline public health workers dedicated to violence prevention. Caitlin profoundly believes in the power of prevention and reimagining our world. She is an avid baker in her free time and a lifelong learner.

Technical Assistance topics: Primary Prevention Strategies, Be the One content development and support, evaluation, support of unfunded or underfunded prevention programs, curriculum development, evaluation, bystander intervention, social marketing/social norms strategies, school policy work, and more

cburke@oaesv.org

Lana Baird

Director of Finance

Lana (she/her) joined OAESV in May 2014 as the Finance Specialist. She performs all the accounting, payroll, and grant financial reporting. She coordinates with the outside accounting firm for the annual financial statement audit along with the 990 tax filing. She reports to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. Lana is a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from The University of Akron. She obtained her CPA license in December 1994. Lana and her husband Tim have four children. She enjoys her time with her family and is an avid Cleveland sports fan.

Technical Assistance topics: finances, grants, finance software, payroll

lbaird@oaesv.org

Emily Gemar

Director of Public Policy

Emily (she/her) is the Director of Public Policy at the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. She has worked and advocated alongside survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence in diverse communities across Ohio, Arizona, and Washington, DC. Emily approaches public policy from a survivor-centered, anti-oppression framework and currently works with state and federal lawmakers to shape funding streams, legislation, and administrative rules. She provides training and technical assistance on a variety of public policy matters, as well as state and federal legislative advocacy. Emily holds two Master’s Degrees in law and social work respectively, from Arizona State University’s College of Law and Ohio State University’s College of Social Work. Emily is based in Columbus and enjoys spending time with her family and rescue dog, Bodhi.

Technical Assistance topics: public policy advocacy, strategic communications, engaging stakeholders, Title IX, federal and state law, and more

egemar@oaesv.org

Becca Getson

Director of Advocacy & Legal Services

Becca Getson, JD, RA (she/her) is the Director of Legal Services and Advocacy at the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Becca joined OAESV in May of 2018 as the Legal Advocate then served as OAESV’s Legal Advocacy Coordinator before now serving as the Director (as of Summer 2021).

Becca has worked and volunteered across the land currently known as Ohio in various forms within the Sexual Violence movement. She started in the movement as a volunteer advocate in 2003 and since that time has worked at a shelter, been co-located within children services, responded to emergency hospital calls, operated as a deputy Title IX coordinator, provided systems-based support and resources, chaired committees, assisted in crafting policy, and coordinated efforts to both prevent and respond to sexual violence.

Becca is a graduate of Miami University and the University of Toledo College of Law and maintains Registered Advocate with Senior Standing status with the Ohio Advocate Network.

As the Director of The Director of Legal Services and Advocacy, Becca provides training, technical assistance, and resources to Rape Crisis Centers, dual programs, advocates, attorneys, and many others. She also oversees OAESV’s advocacy and legal services programming.

Technical Assistance topics: Advocacy in criminal legal system, holistic advocacy, Title IX, applying for legal services, and more

bgetson@oaesv.org

Nicole Kass Colvin

Director of Coordinated Community Responses

Nicole Kass Colvin (she/her) began in the anti-violence field in 2015 and has experience as a prevention specialist, legal advocate, agency SART coordinator, and in development and leadership of a rape crisis center. Nicole has had the opportunity to be a part of a strong, established SART; assist in creating and being a part of new SARTs; and creating partnerships and support networks in areas without SARTs to promote the comprehensive healing and justice for survivors of sexual violence. Nicole loves creating connections, empowering individuals and teams, leaning into the unique needs and strengths of each community, and uplifting survivor voices – especially those pushed to the margins. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Valparaiso University. In her free time, Nicole loves to collect different experiences, whether it’s through reading, the outdoors, getting involved in the greater Cincinnati community, enjoying the arts, or spoiling her chihuahua-pug rescue, Rizzo.

Technical Assistance topics: holistic and inclusive Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs)/Coordinated Community Response Teams (CCRTs); Sexual Assault Kit Tracking; multidisciplinary collaboration; Sexual Assault Forensic Exams; and more

ncolvin@oaesv.org

Natasha Larson

Director of Training & Member Engagement

Natasha Larson (she/her) has been working in the anti-violence movement for 10 years. Her passion has always been to help strengthen communities through education, outreach, and advocacy. She began her career as a shelter advocate for a dual domestic violence/rape crisis center. From there, her work evolved into providing comprehensive sexuality education and outreach – with an emphasis on consent, healthy relationships, and teen dating violence. Her expererience in education and advocacy allowed her to move into program coordination and management, where she helped design and maintain two new anti-violence organizations: the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline and the OhioHealth Trauma Recovery Center. While a part of these two organizations, her skills grew to include marketing development, grant and budget management, and staff supervision.

Natasha graduated with a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Women’s Studies and Theatre Studies from Wright State University. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting and serving as a Certified Naturalist for the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks.

Technical Assistance topics: Advocate Training; Community Engagement; Data Collection; Employment Appreciation and Evaluation; Grant and Budget Management; Project Management

nlarson@oaesv.org

Tammy Robertson, RN, BSN

Statewide Director of Forensic Nursing

Tammy (she/her) has been involved with forensic nursing since 1999, working as a registered nurse in a Level II Trauma Center. In 2009, she completed her training as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE), providing services to pediatrics and adults. Tammy has had the opportunity to participate on many community and state committees including: president for the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Ohio Chapter; Sexual Assault Advisory Board of Ohio (SABBO); and the Sexual Assault Kit Tracking (SAKT) system with the Ohio Attorney General. Development and providing forensic services to survivors has always been top priority. She has developed and implemented hospital-based forensic programs, county Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART), and trained law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, and medical staff.

Tammy and her husband Ray have four adult children and one grandson. She loves to spend time with the family and loves to travel.

Technical Assistance topics:

trobertson@oaesv.org

Nicole Williams

Director of Grant Management & Sustainability

Nicole (she/her) joined the OAESV team in December 2023. She comes from years of experience in non-profit and public service organizations. She previously worked as a Clinical/Executive Liaison at ABC of NC in North Carolina; a Planning Officer at the City of Marysville; and a Consulting Manager and Senior Researcher at the Center for Urban Regional Analysis at The Ohio State University. Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise/Fitness from Cleveland State University, a Master of Science in Developmental Disabilities from Nova Southeastern University, and a Master of Urban & Regional Planning from the University of Florida. Nicole has several years of experience in grant management and development including procurement, writing, editing, data analysis, and reporting.

Nicole has a passion for the environment and spending time outside. She loves running, reading, and watching T.V. shows. She lives in Columbus with her husband, Christian, and dog, Kota.

Technical Assistance topics:

nwilliams@oaesv.org

Jenn Eidemiller

Grants, Resources, & Communications Manager

Jenn Eidemiller (they/them/she/her) started as the Resource and Communications Coordinator at Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence in July of 2019. In the past, she oversaw LGBTQ+ anti-violence training for service providers, professionals, and community members throughout Ohio. Born and raised in Ohio, Jenn holds a Bachelor of Arts with research distinction in Psychology and Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies. Her varied background and experience include social psychology research, helpline advocacy, and program development. They currently support grant reporting, data management, and communications support at the Coalition. Jenn currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, and enjoys spending time with her partner and rescue pup, Remy.

Technical Assistance topics: sexual violence data management, grants management, grant reporting, sexual violence information and referrals, LGBTQIA+ culturally specific resources, resource creation and publishing, communications.

jeidemiller@oaesv.org

Sarah Ferrato

Manager of Sexual Violence Prevention & Public Health Initiatives

Sarah Ferrato (she/her and they/them) is a community advocate with a focus in pleasure-centered education, direct support, and increased resource access for underserved communities throughout Ohio. Her work has previously included comprehensive sexual health education and outreach, peer education, sexual violence prevention research and education, and gender equity advocacy throughout the greater Cleveland community with Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, and Case Western Reserve University respectively. Their anti-violence philosophy is grounded in community empowerment frameworks supported by ongoing mutual aid engagement throughout Cleveland. Sarah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History with a focus in Women’s Studies from Kent State University and a certificate in Adolescent Sex Education Basics from Rutgers University. In her time outside of OAESV, she enjoys baking, hiking, and spending time with her partner and their cat family.

Technical Assistance topics: sexual violence prevention research and education; increased resource access for underserved communities throughout Ohio; peer education; gender equity advocacy; community empowerment frameworks

sferrato@oaesv.org

Elle Fullenkamp

Manager of Training & Technical Assistance
Elle began advocacy work in 2018 with sexual and domestic violence survivors at The Cocoon in Bowling Green, Ohio. Elle worked as a shelter, hotline, and CPO advocate before transitioning into a community and campus Education/Outreach position. Hailing from Northwest Ohio, Elle graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in English Education. In their free time, Elle enjoys biking, vegetarian cooking, and spending time with their sleepy pit bull, Betsy.

Technical Assistance topics: advocate training; curriculum development; OAESV Training standard compliance; volunteer management; education and outreach; elevating sexual assault advocacy within dual serving agencies

efullenkamp@oaesv.org

Jayvon Howard

Manager of Engaging Men Initiatives

Jayvon Howard (he/him) is a passionate organizer and advocate for social justice serving as a member of the LGBTQ Taskforce with BRAVO and the Anti-Oppression Committee with OAESV. He has formerly worked as an LGBTQ Outreach Advocate for Women Helping Women providing direct service to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. He has a background working with special populations doing advocacy, outreach, and programming. Jayvon has served on many teams to engage men in gender-based violence intervention and prevention, including working with different committees to assist in the organizing of the Ohio Consortium for Men’s Masculinities in Higher Education. Jayvon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Science from Miami University. He loves being a plant dad and enjoys cooking, painting, reading, and doing yoga.

Technical Assistance topics: men, masculinity, healthy manhood; providing direct service to male survivors, engaging men and violence prevention; and more

jhoward@oaesv.org

Stephanie B. Scalise

Managing LAV Attorney

Stephanie B. Scalise (she/her) is the Managing LAV Attorney of the Ohio Survivor Legal Assistance Clinic/Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, where she provides direct legal representation to survivors and technical assistance to other professionals as part of the federally-designated state-wide coalition.  She is both a former prosecutor and defense attorney. She also ran her own law firm for six years, focusing on domestic relations, juvenile law, and guardian ad litem work protecting abused and neglected children. She has previously served as the Vice Chair of the Cleveland Civilian’s Police Review Board and board member for EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute. Stephanie is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where she won the Hergenroeder Award for Trial Tactics and was captain the international moot court team. She holds a certificate in International Human Rights Law from the University of Oxford. She earned a BA from Wilson College and studied Political Science and History at Charles University in Prague. Stephanie lives with her husband, son, eight chickens, and an enormous dog in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She enjoys gardening, cooking, and practicing yoga.

Technical Assistance topics: Prosecution of sexual assault and other crime; Protection orders (civil, criminal, and juvenile); Child protective services & abuse, neglect, dependency law; Juvenile law; Family law; Trial planning and preparation; Trauma-informed legal services; Yoga and meditation for self-care

sscalise@oaesv.org

Jazmin Vera

Housing & Economic Empowerment Manager

Jazmin (she/her) has several years of experience providing direct service advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. As the former Family Advocate and Case Manager at SAFE on Main (formerly Abuse & Rape Crisis Shelter) in Warren County, she continuously had the opportunity to empower a diverse scope of survivors. She currently maintains a Registered Advocate status with the Ohio Advocate Network.

She grew up and still currently lives in the greater Cincinnati area. During her free time, she can be found binge-watching a good series, relaxing alongside family and friends, or chasing after her two mischievous huskies.

Technical Assistance topics: 

jvera@oaesv.org

Caitlyn Benzo

LAV Attorney

Caitlyn (she/her) is joining OAESV as the Junior LAV attorney. She attended The Ohio State University, majoring in sociology and criminology. She continued on to the University of Akron School of Law, graduating with a certificate in Litigation, and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2016. Caitlyn joins the team after five years working with survivors of intimate partner violence as a civil legal aid attorney. In that role, Caitlyn supported survivors in protection order proceedings, as well as divorce and custody matters. She also worked alongside community agencies on domestic violence collaborative boards and Sexual Assault Response Teams in creating and maintaining accessible and trauma-informed resources for survivors.  Caitlyn has presented to community organizations and legal practitioners on the topics of intimate partner violence, protection orders, victims’ rights, and supporting survivors in the legal system. Prior to her work in civil legal aid, Caitlyn was a volunteer advocate for dependent, neglected and abused children in the family court system. Caitlyn’s passion for social change brought her to OAESV and she looks forward to working toward the eradication of sexual violence in our state. Caitlyn lives in Stark County with her spouse, their baby boy and his two feline siblings Seamus & Finnigan. In her downtime, she loves binging a good true crime series or podcast and spending quality time with family and friends.

Technical Assistance topics: Civil protection orders; Intimate partner and gender based violence support and legal advocacy; Victims’ rights; Trauma-informed lawyering; Domestic relations law; Juvenile law; Poverty law, and more

cbenzo@oaesv.org

Laurie Hamame

Resource & Communications Coordinator

Laurie Hamame officially joined OAESV in October 2021, after loving her work as an intern for a year and a half. She has always believed in the healing power of storytelling, but never considered wielding the power of words to establish empathy and change in a community until working her first job as a news reporter. This ignited her to complete a master’s degree in public health to merge advocacy with her passion for communications to transform the future of mental health and body-based trauma healing. Her capstone project entailed a year-long qualitative study on how OAESV can develop, implement, and operate a data collection system on sexual violence in Ohio, which was recognized as “Most Likely Project to Have Statewide Impact” by the Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health program.

Laurie lives in Cleveland, Ohio, and enjoys reading voraciously, long-distance running, and photographing weddings on the weekends.

Technical Assistance topics: social media engagement; content creation; digital platforms; podcasting; copywriting

lhamame@oaesv.org

Shelby Lieber

Survivor Coordinator

Shelby Lieber (she/her) is the Survivor Coordinator with the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Prior to her work at OAESV, she wore many hats while working within a dual domestic violence and sexual violence shelter in the state of Ohio. Shelby is a Nationally Credentialed Advocate through the National Organization of Victim Assistance and is currently working to obtain her Registered Advocate Credential within the state of Ohio. Within the time of Shelby working for survivors she has given many trainings about strangulation and the impacts that survivors face after disclosing.

slieber@oaesv.org

Yasmin Ponce

Coalition Services Administrator

Yasmin Ponce is a highly-organized person who is always willing to help and lend a hand. She provides quality administrative work and support at a organized pace, and has a variety of experience of over six years of administrative work, support, customer service, and specialties. She is a big advocate for social justice issues involving the Hispanic community and has a big passion for helping the children’s and youth department at her church.

Technical Assistance topics: OAESV membership; OAESV Resource Line; Volunteer/Intern engagement & onboarding

yponce@oaesv.org

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