Raquel Boose
2nd Year, Psychology 

Hometown: Sandusky, Ohio 

I’m a Reclaim Advocate because...
I believe that everyone deserves a healthy, happy life. I believe in promoting positivity, equality, and respect towards every individual we encounter. Not only am I passionate about helping others, but I think it is important to help others become more aware of sexual assault and domestic violence. In order to make a change, we must be the change! 

Fun Fact: I am insanely obsessed with Pocahontas. 

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

Rachel Fioritto
Third year, Early Childhood Education; Psychology minor

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

I’m a Reclaim Advocate because…
No person should have to endure rape or assault in any way shape or form. I believe that if we do come together we can make a difference. We are the tiny ripple of hope and we can start a current.

Fun Fact: I have two dogs, Nala who is a long haired Chihuahua and Remington (Remy) who is a Puggle

Maria Kothman
Junior, Social Work

Hometown: Fairfield, Ohio 

I’m a Reclaim Advocate because…
I'm a Reclaim Peer Advocate because there are so many myths and misunderstandings surrounding sexual assault that we need to deconstruct as individuals, as the UC community, and as a culture. Sexual assault is about power and control, and when deprived of agency over our own bodies through violence or the threat of violence, we may feel like we don't have a voice. For me, Reclaim is about finding that voice and exercising it. 

Fun Fact: I fully identify as a crazy cat lady. 

Taylor Lacey
Senior, Health Education and Promotion

Hometown: Cincinnati (Born and raised!)

I’m a Reclaim Advocate because…
Sexual Assault is a topic many students may not take seriously, but is something no one should ever have to recover from by themselves. I joined Reclaim in the hopes of extending a caring heart and patient ear to victims when they need it the most. 

Fun Fact: I am the proud mama to a cat named Diego and a puppy named Mason, both who consistently consume the photo album on my phone!

Emely Ortiz-Vega
Senior, Psychology

Hometown: Toledo, OH

I’m a Reclaim Advocate because…

I want to embrace the power that is being a woman and I want others to see it too.  I believe that in order to end sexual assault and violence, women need to be educated about this power and know how to use it.  I want to use the knowledge I gain from being a Reclaim Advocate to strengthen my pride and influence in being a woman and encourage others to do the same!

Fun Fact:  I’m a really good singer and I’ve kept a journal since the third grade!

Cortnie Owens
Masters, Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Hometown: Cincinnati

I’m a Reclaim Advocate because…
I want to end rape culture, I want to talk about sex in queer relationships, and I want to have in depth conversations about consensual, enthusiastic sex.

Fun Fact…
I blog at thatcortniegirl.com 

Paisley Scarberry
4th Year, Social Work/ Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies minor

Hometown: Findlay, Ohio

I’m a Reclaim Advocate because…
I believe that it is important to support and empower survivors and advocate for sex positivity. 

Fun Fact: I recently taught my Persian kitten Boo, how to fetch! 

Amanda Schroder
Junior, Psychology and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

Why I am an 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.

Sheva Serota
Senior, Psychology/ Substance Abuse Counseling

Hometown: Cincinnati born and raised!

I’m a Reclaim Advocate because…
I want college students to fight against rape culture. I want every woman to have a voice and be empowered. Because consent is SEXY!!

Fun Fact: If I could be any animal in the world, I would want to be a dolphin. 

Tyler Smith
Sophomore, Pre-Physical Therapy

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

I’m a Reclaim Advocate because…
I want to raise awareness about sexual assault and rape on college campuses like UC. I want to let people know that anyone can be a victim of such crimes even the people closest to them. I want victims to know that they are not alone and they always have someone to talk to who won’t judge their situation. I hope to empower others around me to share their experiences with others, to positively change our community and stop the act of such ruthless crimes on and around UC’s campus.

Fun Fact: I’ve played the piano since I was 8 years old.

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!

Kamaria Wilson
Sophomore, Marketing/ Pre-Medical Track

Hometown: Toledo, OH

I'm a Reclaim Advocate because. . .I am interested in becoming a peer advocate because I have a really strong interest in helping people and I am very passionate about service. On a college campus, safety is obviously a huge issue. Not only does the university community need to be educated on how to prevent crimes, especially rape, but also how to handle them when they do occur. I am honored to have the opportunity to be a part of the change, spreading awareness about rape and helping the survivors of such crimes.

Fun Fact: I have a shopping addiction :)