She/Her

Post-Baccalaureate, Public Health Sciences

My personal and academic journey in the field of Public Health and Medicine has brought me many places, but few as meaningful as this work of building the PIVOT Program here at the University of Vermont. Collaborating on an interpersonal violence prevention effort structured around research and community engagement has taught me that prevention truly is multidisciplinary with strong roots in community voices. With a passion for family medicine and community health, I am deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural humility within healthcare and beyond – and the PIVOT program is just that.

I am determined and looking forward to continue using my skills and knowledge to promote health equity and social justice in my future endeavors, while making conscious efforts to be a catalyst for positive transformation, specifically in fostering a culture of inclusivity, compassion and empowerment for everyone. I must say, this work has been a PIVOTal part of my personal growth and success here at UVM!

She/Her

Senior, Human Development and Family Science

As a Human Development and Family Science major, in my college experience, I have spent a lot of my time learning about the importance of prevention and intervention. With a specific interest in trauma therapy, I have found the work I have done in PIVOT and in Dr. Demers’ interpersonal violence classes to be insightful. I hope to bring this new knowledge and experience into a future career working with and supporting survivors of sexual violence. 

I have enjoyed learning from my fellow passionate peers who are involved in developing the PIVOT program. I look forward to working with more people in the future who share the same drive to make an impact in this field. I have appreciated Dr. Demers mentorship throughout this process, and I am excited for the prospective change the PIVOT program is going to bring to University of Vermont.

She/Her

Senior, Agroecology and Landscape Design

Although this work does not relate to my studies, I am interested in changing the culture on campus that has been the source of so much harm. This work is not the end all be all for preventing interpersonal violence, but it’s a start. I look forward to seeing the outcome of strong student activism and hope to see the momentum continue.

Outside of PIVOT, I am the President of the Student Government Assocation. I also work at Campus Recreation, Athletics, University Program Board, and have been a part of Orientation for two years.

She/Her

Junior, Public Health Sciences

During the first day of classes, Dr. Demers mentioned the PIVOT program and it instantly caught my attention. Before enrolling at UVM, I had been avidly following the news, and as someone who isn't afraid to speak up, I saw it as an opportunity to dive into something I truly cared about while also acquiring new knowledge. Being a part of the team has been incredibly fulfilling; I cherish the company and support from my fellow members.

She/Her

Sophomore, Public Health Sciences

I am interested in this work because it gives me the opportunity to make an impact on an issue that I care about as I enter the UVM community. I hope to attend graduate school in the future and conduct research. Outside of this work, I enjoy being in the lab and I DJ for the UVM radio station (WRUV).

She/Her

Sophomore, Public Health Sciences

I love collaborating with the team to reduce interpersonal violence on campus. I appreciate how this program allows me to continue my journey of fighting for social equity. I enjoy tailoring this program to help best fit the needs of our community, and hopefully improve campus living. I enjoy working with PIVOT to learn more about the norms that condone interpersonal violence and how we can best uplift survivors. This work allows me to delve into my passions and learn how to create impactful research. I intend to pursue my MPH and eventually PhD in Health Policy Analysis. I am also a member of the UVM cheer team.