Maryann Clesceri, Executive Director

This work is so important to me because of the many women and men that have experienced sexual trauma and feel so alone and isolated. I think that most people in our community have no idea how prevalent sexual violence is in our city and nation. I believe The Healing Center provides a special healing place for survivors to heal and grow. We listen to what survivors say they need from us and try to provide it for them.

Melinda Hughes, Program Director

It's my profound honor to work with survivors-amazing, courageous people who have gone through very difficult experiences.

Stephanie Shabangu, Volunteer Coordinator/Marketing & Operations

I love working for The Healing Center because it not only provides much needed services to survivors of sexual assault in our communities, but also allows me to be part of an organization with such a powerful mission. I feel a great amount of respect and admiration for all we serve.

Stacy Andraski, Office Support Lead

It's a joy working here at The Healing Center, especially to know there is a safe place for a victim of sexual trauma to go to for support from such a loving and caring staff. A meaningful part for me is seeing survivors grow stronger in their healing journey.

Our Advocates and counselors

Tricia Bruckner, Sexual Assault Counselor

I value working with survivors of sexual trauma because I feel sexual violence is an epidemic within our society. Such acts are never the survivor's fault and consequently survivors suffer a great aftermath for someone else's inhumane behavior. I enjoy, very much, working with survivors because they all deserve to heal survivors of sexual trauma encompass much resiliency and strength that I respect and commend them for. It takes much courage for survivors to do the healing work and it's humbling to part of that process.

Jennifer Ward, Bilingual Advocate

Working at The Healing Center is amazing. It challenges in a way that drives my social conscience and intellectual needs. Plain and simple: it allows me to connect with people as they allow me to participate in their healing process.