Meet the Staff at the Center for Survivors

Our Team

Tana Fedewa, LMSW

Director

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: adamstan@msu.edu

Master of Social Work, Michigan State University (2005) Tana Fedewa, LMSW is the Director of the Michigan State University Center for Survivors (formerly known as the MSU Sexual Assault Program. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Michigan. Tana advocates for trauma-informed services, response, and interventions on campus and in the community. She values working in a collaborative, innovative, and multi-disciplinary environment at MSU. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Tana received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies from Grand Valley State University in 2003. She graduated from Michigan State University with a Master of Social Work Degree and a Child and Family Advocacy Certificate in 2005. She worked as Sexual Assault Therapist, Intensive Outreach Therapist for youth in foster care, and as a Crisis Counselor in a Child Advocacy Center for the first 8 years of her career.

In 2014, Tana returned to Michigan State University as a Therapist with the Sexual Assault Program. In 2018, Tana was named the Director of the MSU Sexual Assault Program and was appointed to the Michigan State University Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Expert Advisory Workgroup. She is actively working to change the culture at Michigan State University. In her spare time, Tana enjoys reading, camping, traveling, and spending time with her partner and her imaginative and spirited daughters and her energetic puppy, Zoey.

Therapy Team

Erin Roberts, LMSW

Associate Director/ Therapy Team Supervisor 

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: rober158@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, Michigan State University (2004)

Erin is rooted by her passion for social justice and her drive for individual empowerment and community strength. She has a knack for coalition and relationship building. She holds a firm belief that at the foundation of each individual lies the opportunity and strength to overcome adversity and to grow and thrive. She believes it is her responsibility to be a positive force for those opportunities and strengths in the people she meets and the communities she belongs to.

Erin has a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work from Michigan State University. Most recently she managed a leading-edge Non Profit Management program through the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV) to support domestic and sexual assault programs across the state in strengthening leadership and sustainability, providing guidance on non-profit management, and delivering trainings on best practices in service delivery.  Prior to her role with MCEDSV, Erin was the Executive Director of End Violent Encounters (EVE) in Lansing, Relief After Violent Encounters – Ionia/Montcalm, and the Foundation Director for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Erin has been active in community engagement and healing projects for much of her career.  She has served on committees and/or as a mentor in the DV/SA movement with groups invested in helping the homeless, the LGBTQ community, and advocating for children and families. In addition, she has served as a peer reviewer for the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Assault Treatment and Prevention Board, worked as a liaison to the Michigan State University School of Social Work, served on various boards of directors, and also currently serves on the Equity Team in her child’s elementary school.

When not working Erin enjoys traveling, camping, and exploring with her wife and two kids. The family shares their home with their dogs, who just might run the show! In addition to her housemates Erin and her family spend lots of time with extended family laughing and making memories.

 

 

Allison Landis Revels, LMSW

Therapist

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: revelsa@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, University of Michigan (2012)

Allison is a licensed masters level clinical social worker in the state of Michigan. She has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Goshen College in Indiana, and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan. During her graduate studies she concentrated on interpersonal practice with children, youth, and families. Allison has a background working with children and families who have experienced complex trauma, particularly in the child welfare system. Throughout her professional career she has maintained a relationship with MSU by holding the position of Field Instructor for master’s level social work interns.

Allison has a passion for engaging in trauma-informed systems, which seek to understand and meet the unique needs of the clients they serve. As a trauma therapist, she utilizes interventions that educate and empower clients as they go through their individual healing process. Allison is trained in evidence based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She is a firm believer in the importance of a strengths-based approach which highlights the individual’s resiliency and knowledge of themselves.

In her free time, Allison enjoys being with family, traveling, and relaxing with her dog and two cats. While she loves visiting new places around the country and across the globe, Allison has a particular fondness for Northern Michigan.

Amanda Taylor, LMSW

Therapist

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: taylo642@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, Michigan State University (2014)

Amanda received her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in women’s and gender studies and a master’s degree in social work from Michigan State University. During her time in college she volunteered as a crisis counselor, sexual assault advocate, supervised volunteers and coordinated the training program at a local crisis center. Following graduate school Amanda worked as a therapist in a community mental health agency in Alaska. While there she assisted in the implementation of a trauma informed behavioral health grant designed to provide mental health services to survivors of sexual and domestic violence in rural areas.

Amanda’s approach to therapy is empowerment focused and draws on the strengths of each individual client. Amanda uses an integrative treatment model including techniques rooted in feminist and multi-cultural therapy, client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Amanda is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Reprocessing Therapy (CPT).

On the weekends you can find Amanda skating with her roller derby team, playing with her dogs spending time outside or experimenting with new recipes (with varying levels of success!)

Caroline Silvia, LMSW

Therapist

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: nelsenca@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, University of Michigan (2008)

Caroline is a Licensed Masters Level Clinical Social Worker. She received her bachelors in Social Work from MSU and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan where she specialized in interpersonal practice and mental health. Caroline provides individual and group therapy to survivors of sexual violence. Through her work in intimate partner violence, Caroline discovered her passion for trauma treatment and working to end gender-based violence. Her background includes work in child welfare, domestic violence, sexual violence and complex trauma. She has experience working with diverse populations including refugee youth and understands the importance of a multicultural approach. Caroline’s treatment approach is trauma informed, strengths based, and empowerment focused. She is trained multiple evidenced-based treatments including EMDR, CPT, and DBT, however utilizes multiple modalities to meet the individual needs of each client.

Caroline completed her 200 hour teacher training and offers a Healing Through Yoga series once per semester. Caroline has a strong belief in a holistic approach to healing and in the potential for yoga to offer and assist with healing in ways traditional therapies may have not. In her spare time Caroline likes outdoor adventures, running, yoga, travel and cuddling on the couch with her very needy but loving pup

Christie Schichtel, LMSW

Therapist

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: schicht3@msu.edu 
Master of Social Work, University of Michigan (2011)

Christie is from Traverse City, Michigan and ventured downstate as a first-generation college student. She received her Bachelor's Degree in French from Grand Valley State University and Master of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan. Christie began volunteering as an advocate with the Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention team then joined the Center for Survivors full time as a therapist in 2020.

As a therapist, Christie strongly believes in supporting survivors in defining what their unique healing path looks like. She enjoys integrating music, art, books, and podcasts into therapy sessions and loves finding new creative ways to encourage healing. She is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Outside of work, Christie enjoys listening to Motown, knitting, crafts, reading, and diversifying what she can cook and bake. An unexpected sports fan, she often finds herself with her spouse and son at baseball stadiums and basketball arenas. 

 

Ikram Adawe, LMSW, CAADC

Therapist

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: adaweikr@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, Michigan State University (2010)

Ikram is a licensed clinical social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Ikram graduated from Michigan State University in 2010 with masters in social work. Her previous work experience include working with Individuals with both mental health and substance use issues. Ikram also worked with the refugee and immigrant population for several years providing trauma informed care. Ikram is trained in multiple treatment modalities including, EMDR, CPT, DBT, Sand tray World-Play and seeking safety.

Ikram is honored to partner with clients and empower them to find the tools and strength to overcome difficulties and enhance their coping abilities. She offers an objective and safe environment to share their thoughts, emotions and struggles. She believe with balance and openness, clients can create new coping mechanisms to make them stronger and resilient to life’s stressors.

In her free time, Ikram enjoys spending time with her boys, educating her community about mental health needs, making YouTube videos in multiple languages, and cooking.

Ikram is fluent in Somali and Arabic.

Jazmin Williams, LMSW

Intake Therapist

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: will1901@msu.edu  
Master of Social Work, University of Michigan (2012)

Jazmin Williams is a licensed clinical social worker who graduated with dual bachelor’s degrees in dance and social work from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree in social work from University of Michigan. Previously, she served as a mental health case manager at a homeless shelter for adults in Ann Arbor for four years. She then became a mental health and substance use therapist at St. Vincent Catholic Charities. Additionally, she was contracted with the Firecracker Foundation to provide therapy to youth who were sexual assault survivors. Jazmin began as the Crisis Counselor for Michigan State University’s Center for Survivors in February 2017.

Jazmin encourages healing through acknowledgement of personal strengths as well as promotion of connectivity to others and the larger community. She looks forward to using movement-based healing experiences to foster reintegration of mind-body connectivity.

In her spare time, Jazmin enjoys spending time with her dog Mowgli, being outdoors, traveling, as well as participating in yoga, dance and Pilates.

Megan Spedoske, LMSW, AAT

Therapist

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: Spedosk6@msu.edu  
Master of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis (2004)

Megan is a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Michigan and earned her master's degree from The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. 

She became a social worker in part because she recognizes intervention needs at both interpersonal and systemic levels. Her career has centered around trauma, grief and loss involving humans, animals and those caring for animals. 

She has experience in residential treatment, outpatient mental health, violence prevention, private practice, school-based bereavement, veterinary social work and organizational wellbeing interventions. 

Megan is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars 2022 alumna. Through the leadership development grant, Megan spent time during COVID gaining specialized training in Animal Assisted Therapy. She applied those skills directly in her work with Justice Heals, a One Welfare approach to Animal Assisted Therapy where she developed curriculum and co-facilitated AAT groups while partnering with shelter dogs as her co-therapists. Megan is also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 

Megan works from a trauma-informed perspective to honor safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. She believes in the inherent strength and resiliency of all people and helps folks find it within themselves through the therapeutic process.   

In her free time, you can find her on her farm tending to animals, the land and humans in her care.

Stephanie Stanley, LMSW

Therapist

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: stanl143@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, Grand Valley State University

Stephanie is a licensed clinical social worker.  She received her bachelor's (2010) and master's (2011) in social work from Grand Valley State University.  Prior to joining the team at the Center for Survivors in 2019, Stephanie worked in a variety of settings, serving survivors of domestic, intimate partner, and sexual violence, families involved in the domestic child welfare system, and individuals seeking private practice therapy.  

Stephanie is passionate about providing client-centered, empowering therapy.  She views therapy as a collaborative process and loves providing psychoeducation to help clients understand how what has happened to them has helped to shape who they are.  This education helps empower clients to take ownership in their own therapeutic process and to see how possible healing is.   Stephanie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

Stephanie spends her non-work time with her husband, children, and dogs.  She enjoys reading, being outdoors, playing strategy board games, running and baking.  

Windi Sterling, LMSW

Therapist

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: sterli28@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, Michigan State University (2014)

Windi is a licensed clinical social worker. She has a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Spanish from Central Michigan University, and she received her master’s degree in social work from Michigan State University in 2014. Before working at MSU, Windi worked with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at SafeCenter in Owosso and End Violent Encounters (EVE) in Lansing. She also worked as a therapist at the Sexual Assault Center in Saginaw.

Windi believes that the journey to healing is different for each unique person, and she takes a strengths-based approach when assisting survivors to navigate that path. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and EMDR. She also trained in Ecotherapy with the Earthbody Institute, and she has a profound respect for the power of nature in the healing process.

When she’s not at work, Windi can usually be found spending time with her husband and her cats, enjoying the outdoors, playing board games, collecting kitchen gadgets, or planning some big adventure.

Avvan Sanjana, LLMSW

Therapist 

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: sanjanaa@msu.edu 
Master of Social Work, Michigan State Universtiy 

Avvan received her B.A. in Psychology with double minors in; Health Promotions and Organizational Leadership, as well as her Master's in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University. Over the years Avvan has worked extensively with ESL (English Second Language) Students, MSU students at CAPS (Counseling & Psychiatric Services), as well as MSU Student Athletes. 

Growing up in an immigrant household helped shape Avvan’s interest and passions within social work  to include: Higher Education, trauma-informed care, athlete mental health, immigrant & refugee resettlement, as well as integrative clinical work. Avvan believes that everyone is deserving of healing and is honored to be able to provide support and encouragement through a trauma-informed approach to clients. She is nationally certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Avvan is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), in addition to more traditional supportive therapy.

Outside of work Avvan enjoys laughing, traveling domestically and internationally, spending quality time with friends and family, and taking walks along the Banks of the Red Cedar.

Sue Nguyen, LLMSW

Therapist 

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: nguye562@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, Michigan State University 2022

Sue received her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Michigan State University (MSU) with a minor in Youth and Services in Spring 2021. Sue received  her Master of Social Work from MSU in Spring 2022. Sue’s passion for supporting survivors began in Fall 2017 during her freshman year as a SACI volunteer. She has supported survivors through her experiences teaching trauma-informed and empowering self-defense on MSU’s campus, working at Michigan’s Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, and interning with the Center for Survivors from Fall 2021-Spring 2022 doing therapy with clients. Sue has also interned for Small Talk Children’s Advocacy Center as a case manager and volunteered for MSU Student Voices for Prevention Initiatives where she provided constructive criticism and guidance towards MSU’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct trainings for undergraduate students.

Sue’s other passions lie in advocating for diversity, being culturally inclusive, promoting mental health awareness, and providing trauma informed care. Sue is nationally certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Sue is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).  She finds value in empowering those she works with and helping them achieve their needs and goals. Sue believes everyone deserves to heal in what each person sees best fit.

Outside of work, Sue enjoys embroidering, laughing and playing board games with her friends. While she loves spending time indoors, Sue also enjoys going to coffee shops, long-boarding, and playing pickle ball.

Justice, Retired

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Justice joined the Center for Survivors on April 20, 2018. She is a career change dog from Leader Dogs for the Blind and comes to the Center for Survivors from the Canine Advocacy Program. Justice continues her training to be a canine advocate to work at the Center for Survivors in the Advocacy Program. She enjoys meeting new people and is eager for her work. She was here as a support for survivors and for belly rubs. Her birthday is February 14, 2017. Special thanks to Dr.Hop at MSU Veterinary Hospital for her worked with Justice and their special human animal bond.

On August 24, 2022, Justice officially retired! Since her retirement she has been enjoying romps through the grassy fields, playing in her doggy pool, and chasing frisbees/tennis balls. She has particularly enjoyed family vacations. We miss her company in the office but love hearing about her living her best doggy life!

Advocacy Team

Kathleen Miller, JD

Associate Director/ Advocacy Team Supervisor

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: Mill1251@msu.edu
Juris Doctorate, Michigan State University College of Law

Kathleen received both her undergraduate and law degree from Michigan State University. She is a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan. As the Advocacy Supervisor, Kathleen assists survivors in navigating through the systems that impact their lives, and uses the experiences of survivors to improve those services.

Kathleen values multidisciplinary teams that partner together to make survivors’ needs a priority, hold offenders accountable, and increase justice and safety for the community.

Kathleen is the former Program Coordinator of the Capital Area Response Effort (CARE), where she advocated for survivors of domestic violence. She previously worked at Lakeshore Legal Aid providing civil legal representation to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Advocates 

Cierra Stubbs, LMSW

Advocate

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: stubbsci@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, Wayne State University 

Cierra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of Michigan. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 2014, and her Master of Social Work from Wayne State University in 2016. Since receiving her MSW, Cierra has worked with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, providing crisis intervention, advocacy, and therapy.
Prior to coming to MSU, Cierra worked as a Social Worker with the Detroit Police Victim Assistance Program, providing services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and surviving families of homicide. Cierra supported survivors and families by providing trauma informed services, therapy, support, and assisted with guiding clients through the criminal justice process.
Cierra is passionate about providing client centered and trauma informed care to assist survivors with navigating systems and providing survivors with the education and encouragement to empower them throughout their healing journey.

Kathryn Naber

Volunteer Coordinator

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: naberkat@msu.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Michigan State University (2017)

Kathryn received her bachelor of arts in economics and a minor in gender studies from MSU in 2017. She started out as a volunteer with the Center for survivors in the Spring of 2015. After she joined the volunteer E-Board, her passion for working with survivors grew and she become more involved in other Lansing community organizations who dedicate their time to survivors. After her work with E.V.E. in their shelter and at the personal protection order office she knew she wanted to dedicate her time to helping survivors of gender-based violence. Kathryn is the volunteer coordinator for the Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention (SACI) Team. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the program or want to volunteer, please reach out to her for more information!

Kimmins Southard, LMSW, MPH

Care Coordinator/ Advocate 

Pronouns: they, them, theirs
Contact me: southa14@msu.edu
Masters degrees in Social Work and Public Health from the University of Illinois in Chicago

Kimmins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan. Kimmins received their Bachelors in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati in 2011 and a dual Masters degree in Social Work and Public Health at the University of Illinois Chicago in 2017. Kimmins is passionate about supporting people in crisis, helping individuals to navigate complicated systems of care, and advocating to improve systems and advance social justice. 

As the Care Coordinator at the MSU Center for Survivors, Kimmins provides medical advocacy services and follow up with all patients at the MSU Sexual Assault Healthcare Program and trains and supervisors Medical Advocacy volunteers. Kimmins works closely with the Sexual Assault Nurses to develop and implement a system of trauma-informed and patient-centered care for survivors of sexual assault.

Before joining the MSU Center for Survivors, Kimmins worked in various fields of social services in in Chicago, Illinois and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Kimmins’ background includes working the fields of HIV prevention and care, homeless services, and mental health crisis work.   

Outside of the office Kimmins enjoys baking, crafting, hanging out with friends, family, and their pets and running very slow.

Lauren Henfling, LMSW

SART Coordinator

Prounouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: henfling@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, Michigan State University (2015)

Lauren is a licensed clinical social worker. She received both her bachelor and master degree in social work from Michigan State University. Since then Lauren has spent her time working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence in therapeutic and advocacy capacities.

Before coming to MSU, Lauren worked with local law enforcement agencies as part of a post-arrest response team for domestic violence survivors in the community. This gave her the opportunity to meet with survivors, walk alongside their journey to healing, and help them to achieve their self-defined justice.

Outside of the office Lauren is a mom to two amazing tiny humans. These tiny humans occupy most of her time and she wouldn't trade it for the world. She is also married to a great guy who keeps her laughing even on the toughest days. Lauren is guilty for binge watching reality shows and loving Oreos.

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Nicole Craig , LMSW

Advocate

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: craigni1@msu.edu
Master of Social Work, Michigan State University (2017)

Nicole received both her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a certificate in Clinical Social Work with Children & Families from Michigan State University. Nicole began at the Center for Survivors as a volunteer and joined full time staff as an Advocate in early 2020.
In her most recent position before coming to the Center for Survivors, Nicole worked as a behavioral health therapist for a community health agency in Cleveland, Ohio working with various populations including survivors of trauma. She also has experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence in various capacities.
Nicole is passionate about working with survivors of trauma and providing trauma informed care. She believes that the most important things in providing services to survivors is forming positive, collaborative relationships with survivors and working from an empowerment model.
In her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family including her partner and baby boy. She also enjoys practicing yoga, reading, coffee, and binge-watching TV.

Sarah Ghazal

Advocate 

Pronouns: she, her, hers
Contact me: ghazals1@msu.edu
Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations, Michigan State University (2019)

Sarah received her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a minor in Arabic from James Madison College at MSU. During undergrad Sarah worked for the Student Rights Advocates Office with the undergraduate student government at MSU where she helped guide students through the different conduct processes at the university. After graduating, Sarah worked as the Production Manager for the Journal for the International Ombuds Association.
Sarah is passionate about helping student survivors navigate complicated system and working to make postive and impactful change. She is very excited to work with students at MSU again.
Sarah comes from a Lebanese immigrant household and is fluent in Arabic. In her spare time Sarah loves baking, drinking coffee, and laughing.

Kimberly Hack, LMSW

Advocate

Pronouns: she/her/hers
Contact me: hackkimb@msu.edu

Master of Social Work, University of Michigan

Kim is a licensed clinical social worker. She attended the University of Michigan for her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Art History and her master’s degree in Social Work. While in college, Kim volunteered for organizations supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. As a social worker, Kim’s career has focused on serving families and individuals impacted by interpersonal violence at community non-profits, and most recently was a survivor advocate at Oregon State University.

Kim is passionate about advocacy and equity for survivors of all forms of interpersonal violence. She is honored to now serve survivors at Michigan State University. Kim practices trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and empowerment-based care.

Kim also enjoys spending time with her family, which includes three dogs, as well as reading, gardening, and camping.

Administrative Team

April Dennis

Office Supervisor/Mom of Justice

Pronouns: she/her/hers

April attended Lansing Community College for business and marketing and massage therapy. She received her medical assistant certification from Ross Medical School and her Human Resource Certification from MSU. April completed the SACI volunteer program the summer of 2017, becoming more passionate about the work of the Center for Survivors. As Office Supervisor, April coordinates the daily activities of the office and provides oversight for the budget and HR functions. She thoroughly enjoys her job and her colleagues. In her spare time, she is an avid reader, animal lover, enjoys time with family and friends, and has an interest in “all things food”.

April is known as Justice’s mom and is privileged to take her home each evening.

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

Anatole France

Judy Secord

Office Coordinator

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Judy received her medical assistant certification from Ross Medical School. She completed the SACI volunteer program and serves as a medical advocate for the volunteer program.

Judy brings her friendly demeanor and strong organizational skills to the front reception area. She is generally the first person who will greet you on the phone or in person.

Outside of the office, Judy enjoys her family and her new grandson.

Lauren Dennis-Bucholz

Survivor Support Coordinator

Pronouns: they/them/theirs 
Contact me: dennisl5@msu.edu

 

Lauren received their Bachelor of Social Work degree at Adrian College in 2012 and then went on to study Feminist, Womanist, and Queer ethics at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. These programs affirmed Lauren’s interest in walking with people who are making important life decisions and are searching for resources and community support. As the Survivor Support Coordinator, Lauren has a variety of responsibilities, including connecting survivors to the appropriate people at the Center for Survivors.

When not at work, Lauren enjoys cooking, listening to music, and thinking up new tattoo ideas. They also enjoy being outside with their family – especially taking walks with their dog, Jerome.