Reclaim Peer Advocates
The UC Women’s Center Reclaim Peer Advocates are trained to respond to the needs of students who are victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. We have created this page in order to introduce the advocates and share with the students, staff and faculty some of the reasons for why they have devoted their time to this service. Peer Advocates can be reached 24-hours a day at 513.218.9531 should you need help! If you are interested in the Reclaim Program or in becoming a Peer Advocate, please contact Kimberly Fulbright, program coordinator for activism and education, at 513-556-4328 or Kimberly.Fulbright@uc.edu.
Shannon Adams
Senior, Psychology
Hometown: Cincinnati
Why I'm an advocate...
I wanted to be an advocate so that I could witness the strength and struggle of survivors and to become educated about the issues surrounding sexual assault so I could play a small part in speaking out against it.
Fun Fact...
I have really strange phobias-for example I'm afraid of vacuums and ceiling fans.
Brittany Alonzo
Third Year, Psychology Major
Why I'm an advocate...
...because no one should ever feel alone. I want to do everything in my power to support anyone and everyone possible!
Fun Fact…
I love to travel, and I plan to take some time and live in Europe!
Trisha Durham
4th year
International Affairs and Women's Studies double major
Why I'm an advocate...
I'm an advocate because I want to empower myself and others about the issues of sexual violence.
Fun Fact...
I'm left handed, I love, love cats and I'm a PADI SCUBA instructor
Daveen Knue
4th Year
Psychology, German Studies minor
Why I'm an advocate...
I have seen the effects of sexual assault and I want to help put much of it to an end. I know that it is common amongst college-age students and want to be there with resources for those in need or want of them at the University of Cincinnati. I want students to feel safe on and around campus and especially to never feel alone.
Fun Fact…
I've never flown on an airplane.
Caravella McCuistian
Senior
Psychology
Why I'm an Advocate...
NO person should ever have to go through the horrendous ordeal of sexual assault, and the aftermath. I am an Advocate in order to help empower those people who have been hurt through this disgusting act. I am a firm believer in being there for my peers and lending an ear in a time which they may feel alone and unheard.
Fun Fact...
I was born in Dothan, AL, So I am a Southern Belle at heart!
Danielle Rains
Junior
Psychology and Human Geography
Why I'm an Advocate...
I decided to become and advocate not only to help women and men who have suffered through sexual assault, but to educate people in hopes to decrease sexual assault on our campus. Sex should never be a weapon.
Fun Fact...
I used to break dance competitively.
Stacy A. Randle
Senior
Psychology, Philosophy, and Child Abuse Recognition Certificate
Why I'm an advocate...
I am an advocate to be that listening ear to the silenced woman to support her when it seems like there could not be another person possibly going through too common occurrences.
Fun Fact…
I LOVE cartoons. I was taught if I ever woke up from a nightmare just watch cartoons til I fell asleep. It has never failed yet =)
Jessica L. Sarko
4th Year, Biopsychology/Pre-Law Major
Hometown: Hartford, Ohio
Why I'm an advocate...
I find this program to be meaningful because it lets us reach out to those in need. It lets us do more than help somebody; it lets us empower others to better their lives.
Fun fact...
I love more than anything to be at the beach, any beach, anywhere and I’m set.
Sarah Slusher
5th year
Substance Abuse Counseling
Why I'm an Advocate...
As an advocate, I want to be able to help men and women that have been sexually assaulted or abuse. I feel that most people that have been through this horrible event usually are not aware of all the amazing programs and people that can help through such a tough time. I want to be able to help these students and community members to feel safe knowing there are programs and students that can be there for them to help.
Fun Fact…
I have an advanced scuba diving certification
Fatima O Thomas
Senior
Organizational Leadership w/ Business and Public Health Focus
Why I am an Advocate..
Serving as a Reclaim advocate something that I enjoy doing, especially when the end result is educating and providing services to peers that they were unaware of. When I think of a peer advocate, I think of a mentor. Someone that you are comfortable with, nonjudgmental and willing and able to give you help when needed. I honestly feel that many incidents on campus that occur UC staff are not aware of, but students are, and this is why peer advocacy is so important to me.
Sidney White
Senior
Psychology Major
Why I'm an Advocate...
I am an advocate because I want to bring about awareness, educate my peers, and support students on our campus in order to make a big difference for survivors.
Krystal Woods
2nd Year
Sport Administration
Why I'm an advocate...
I am an advocated because I believe that it is important that my peers feel a sense of security in knowing that there is someone they can talk to no matter what the circumstances.
Fun Fact...
I'm afraid to get on roller coasters.