Lindsey

Specializing in: Youth-Led Prevention and Community Education

New Directions Start date: May 2018

College Attended: Youngstown State University

Top Five Character Strengths: Humor. Hope. Leadership. Honesty. Zest.

Mantra/Favorite Quote: You are not lost, you are redirecting. You are not a failure, you are learning. You are not behind, you are preparing. When things change inside you, things change around you.

Goal When Working With a Client: To empower them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to believe in themselves and know that they can achieve anything.

In My Personal Time, I Love to: Spending time with my husband and 3 children, coaching Track and Field, taking photos, and camping, hiking, and kayaking.

My Favorite Musician/Band: Jason Aldean

What I Want People to Know About Me as a Prevention Educator: I strive to empower our youth to cultivate safe, equal, and non-violent relationships with themselves, their peers, and in the community. By engaging, encouraging, and empowering youth and community members to prevent dating violence, drug and alcohol use, and suicide, I hope to shape Knox County into a place where citizens do not tolerate violence, instead promote healthy, loving lifestyles.

Lauren

Specializing in: Sexual Violence & Campus Advocacy

New Directions Start Date: September 2015

College Attended: Bowling Green State University

Top Five Character Strengths: Love, Love of Learning, Bravery, Social Intelligence, Spirituality

Mantra/Favorite Quote: Nevertheless, she persisted

Goal When Working With a Client: To meet clients where they are in their trauma & empower them on their journey to healing

In My Personal Time, I Love to: Spend time with my family

My Favorite Musician/Band: Jimmy Buffet

What I want people to know about me as an Advocate: I am passionate about ending gender-based violence and helping survivors find their voice and healing process in a safe and judgment-free zone.

Kayla

New Directions Start Date: January 2024

Top Five Character Strengths: Empathetic, Compassionate, Driven, Self-Aware, Easy-Going

Mantra/Favorite Quote: "Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." -Brene Brown

Goal When Working With a Client: My goal when meeting clients is to meet them where they’re at, mentally and emotionally. This is their show, I’m just here to help guide and inspire them.

In My Personal Time, I Love To: I love to: Cozy up with cup of coffee, or go explore a new hiking trail or town. I like to find the hidden gems of Ohio!

My Favorite Musician/Band: I’m all over the place when it comes to music. I love everything from Fleetwood Mac and classic 90’s rock to Ryan Caraveo, NF and Russ, to Sleep Token and Bad omens.

What I Want People to Know About Me as an Advocate: My role in advocacy is all about supporting our clients in a way that is both empathetic, as well as productive in reaching the specific goals each client has. I have a passion for helping others see their own potential and making them feel heard and valued.

Hannah

Specializing In: Welcoming clients into the organization as well as assisting the Executive Director, Direction of Operations and Director of Programs.

New Directions Start Date: April 2022

College Attended: Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Top Five Character Strengths: Willingness to learn, Love, Kindness, Honesty, Bravery.

Mantra/Favorite Quote: "Life isn’t how to survive the storm; it’s about how to dance in the rain." – Taylor Swift

Goal When Working With a Client: My goal when working with a client is to make them feel heard and seen. I want to empower survivors in their healing process and remind them their voice matters.

In My Personal Time, I Love to: Spend time with family and friends, read, and do crafts.

My Favorite Musician/Band: Taylor Swift

What I Want People to Know About Me as an Advocate: I want people to know that I care deeply for all survivors and want to help and support their needs.

Lorna

New Directions Start Date: October 2023

College Attended: Capital University

Top Five Character Strengths: Humor, Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence, Love, Fairness, and Kindness.

Mantra/Favorite Quote: "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." – Albert Einstein

Goal When Working With a Client: When working with clients, I hope to provide a sense of confidence and collaboration to create healing and empowerment from within.

In My Personal Time, I Love to: Exercise, be around friends and family, crochet and read a good book.

My Favorite Musician/Band: The Marcus King Band

What I Want People to Know About Me as an Advocate: I want people to know that I believe in the power of listening and that allowing someone’s voice to be heard is encouraging and impactful.

Tori

Specializing in: Youth

New Directions Start date:  November 2021

College Attended:  Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Top Five Character Strengths:  Honesty. Love. Fairness. Curiosity. Appreciation of beauty and excellence.

Mantra/Favorite Quote: "Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love." – Brené Brown

Goal When Working With a Client:  To meet clients where they are at and to provide support in whatever way they need, and to create a safe and empowering space for survivors.

In My Personal Time, I Love to: Spending time outside going for walks and watching true crime series.

My Favorite Musician/Band: Zach Bryan

What I Want People to Know About Me as a Prevention Educator: Is that I can be a safe space for survivors to be heard and supported. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions at all! I am here to help.

Julia

Specializing in: HS and Middle School Prevention Programming

New Directions Start date:  January 2024

College Attended:  Ashland University

Top Five Character Strengths:  Love, Humor, honesty, social intelligence, appreciation of beauty and excellence.

Mantra/Favorite Quote: "When you learn, teach, when you get, give." – Maya Angelou

Goal When Working With a Client:  To help them feel empowered and supported.

In My Personal Time, I Love to: Go shopping, read, and go on road trips.

My Favorite Musician/Band: Doja Cat

What I Want People to Know About Me as a Prevention Educator: I want to see people feeling empowered and comfortable being their true authentic selves.

Madison

New Directions Start date:  July 2023

College Attended:  The Ohio State University

Top Five Character Strengths:  Love of Learning, Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence, Social Intelligence, Honesty, Fairness.

Mantra/Favorite Quote: "You are the director of your own life. Don’t play the scripts written by others."

Goal When Working With a Client:  Help them to feel seen and heard.

In My Personal Time, I Love to: Garden, cook, hike, and go camping.

My Favorite Musician/Band: Tyler Childers

What I Want People to Know About Me as a Prevention Educator: I want people to feel informed and empowered.