Reclaim Peer Advocate Profiles
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 Amy Howton at Amy.Howton@uc.edu.
Amanda Schroder
Junior, Psychology and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Why I am a advocate: I am an advocate because I believe in being sex positive, I believe in making consent sexy, I believe in changing rape culture, I believe in equality, and I believe no man or women deserves to be sexually assaulted ever in their lifetime.
Fun Fact: I have eaten chocolate covered grasshoppers.
Danielle Rains
4th year Psychology
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Why I'm an advocate: I'm an advocate because more needs to be done to prevent sexual assault on college campuses (it's a big problem!). I want to advocate for victims through the tough recovery process, educate our campus, and take action to help end sexual assault.
Fun Fact: I'm an excellent dancer.
Francesca Dantzler
Sophomore, Double major in Women's, Gender, Sexuality Studies & Psychology
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio (Yes, I commute)
Why I’m an advocate: I'm an advocate because I want to help others and make UC a better place for young adults that are pursuing a degree. I believe that it is important for victims of sexual assault to have someone to talk to about their experiences within our community. As a member of the education team for this year, I plan inform others about the truth about sexual assault, the myths, and how it may affect them as a member on UC's campus.
Fun Fact: I love to bake, but I never have time because I'm always involved in something with an organization on campus, or studying.
Lauren Stoll
2nd year, Social Work and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Double Major
Hometown: Worthington, OH
Why I'm an advocate: I am an advocate because I am dedicated to assisting those in crisis and to supporting victims on their journey to healing.
Fun fact: I sing!
Paisley Scarberry
3rd year, Social Work with a minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Hometown: Findlay, Ohio
Why I am an advocate: I believe that in order to end sexual violence and rape culture, it is important to empower and support survivors as well as educate the community.
Fun Fact: I have a blue Persian kitten named Boo Boo
Paulette Burks
4th year Communication Major
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Why I’m an advocate: I am an advocate because I want to support those who have survived sexual assault. I also want to educate not only myself, but the UC community in order to decrease the number of horrible acts that are committed on our campus.
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister who also attends UC
Sarah Arriola
Senior/Journalism major; Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies minor
Hometown: New Lebanon, OH
Why I'm an advocate: I always thought rape/sexual assault were things that only happened to people I didn't know. When I found out last year that three different people I knew had been raped, I felt compelled to do something, and that's when I discovered Reclaim. Being involved with Reclaim allows me to be a part of something bigger than myself that helps others gain empowerment and facilitates change.
Fun Fact: I love reading, blogging, and cats!
Sheva Serota
3rd year, Psychology
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Why I'm an advocate: I am an advocate because everyone deserves to be empowered and nobody should ever feel alone.
Fun Fact: I am addicted to the Food Network show Chopped.
Yi Zheng
2011 Grad, Statistics
Hometown: Fuzhou, China
Why I'm an advocate: I want to protect women's rights and create a harassment free community.
Fun fact: I love cooking and I am good at making Chinese cuisine.