Meet Kate Bryan the Founder and CEO of 1 Girl Revolution. After living away from Detroit for nearly 10 years, Kate returned to her roots and decided that Detroit was the ideal place to launch 1 Girl Revolution. 1 Girl Revolution tells stories of resilience, empowerment, courage, strength, beauty, kindness, and more. 1 Girl Revolution highlights the stories of women and girls that the world may not know or may not have heard their story told in this way. 1 Girl Revolution's platform encourages all women and girls to see their value, purpose, and their power to transform the world.
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Season 2 – Episode 7: Meet Assistant Prosecutor – Natalie Brookins
Meet Assistant Prosecutor - Natalie Brookins. In this episode learn about her work in Wayne County, and working with our clients at Avalon Healing Center.
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Season 2 – Episode 6: Meet Director of Development – Trinea Gonczar
In this episode we introduce you to Avalon's Director of Development Trinea Gonczar. She will be talking about her work in the community, Avalon's future plans for 2022-2023 and fundraising.
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Season 2 – Episode 5: Learn about April #SAAM and Avalon Institute with Benita Robinson
In this episode we will talk with Director of Crisis Services and Education Benita Robinson about #SAAM and the Avalon Institute.
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Season 2 – Episode 4: Meet our Counseling and Advocacy Program Coordinator – LaShonda Miller
In this episode learn about our amazing Counseling and Advocacy Coordinator - LaShonda Miller. Learn about the work she is doing in her new role here at Avalon. We will also touch on this past Black History Month and how she celebrates in February.
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Season 2 – Episode 3: Meet Jon Vaughn
Join us as we sit and talk with Jon Vaughn and his effort to lead and hold institutions accountable with transparency and justice for survivors of sexual assault.
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Season 2 – Episode 2: Meet Director of Communications – Katie Smith
In this episode meet Director of Communications - Katie Smith. Katie has been with Avalon for over 10 years and shares her work with Avalon. Also too, learn about our amazing Art group for survivors.
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Season 2 – Episode 1: Meet Avalon SART Coordinator – Henry Walker!
Hi!! Join Sharron Fincher and Katie Smith for Season 2 Episode 1 of "Voices Thru Avalon" Podcast! Meet Avalon's SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Coordinator - Henry Walker. Learn about the work he is doing for survivors in our community.
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Episode 10: Meet First Response Coordinator – Michael Nesbitt
In this episode, we will talk with our First Response Coordinator - Michael Nesbitt. The discussion surrounds his work with the first response program, volunteer program and how he came to do this work.
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Episode 9: Meet Glenda Cook Avalon’s Wellness Clinic Advocacy Director
Meet Glenda Cook - Avalon's Wellness Clinic Advocacy Director! She has over 20+ years experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She has worked tirelessly to help them navigate the criminal justice system and know their rights. Along with that her work with in managing the Wellness Clinic and healing garden.
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Episode 8: Meet SAKI Specialist – Florence Nelson!
Meet SAKI (Sexual Assault Kit Initiative) Specialist Florence Nelson! She specializes in community based advocacy and helps to navigate survivors through the criminal justice system and offering them support when their cases go to trial.
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Episode 7: Meet Access Coordinator – Sharron Fincher
Meet "Voices Thru Avalon" podcast host and Avalon's Access Coordinator - Sharron Fincher. In this episode we will talk about her work with marginalized communities, LGBTQ Detroit Council and Poetic Justice.
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Episode 6: Meet Corporal Dani Woods and celebrate Pride month!
In this episode meet the amazing Corporal Dani Woods! We will learn about her amazing work with Detroit Police Department in the community, particularly with the LGBTQ community council. We will also talk about pride month (June) and the awesome events and educational opportunities.
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Episode 5: Meet Director of Healing Services – Amy Smith
In this episode meet Avalon Healing Center (Formally WC SAFE) Director of Healing Services - Amy Smith. Amy will be talking about her role here at Avalon, as well as the importance of our work in the community. We will also be sharing updates about our new Avalon Institute that is launching soon!
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Episode 4: Meet Founder and Executive Director Kimberly Hurst
In this episode learn how Avalon Healing Center (Formally WC SAFE) was founded by our Executive Director - Kimberly Hurst. We will also discuss the importance of our work in the community, as well as, highlighting the month of April and #SAAM (sexual assault awareness month).
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Episode 3: Meet Brian Town from Michigan Creative
Today's podcast focuses on are work with marketing firm Michigan Creative! Meet COO Brian Town and learn about his experience working with our organization Avalon (formally WC SAFE) on rebranding and marketing!
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Episode 2: Avalon’s Human Trafficking Program with Meredith Baughman
Meet our Human Trafficking Coordinator Meredith Baughman. In this episode we discuss the work she is doing to build Avalon's Human Trafficking Program. What is Human Trafficking? What is going on in Michigan around Human Trafficking? How did she become a Human Trafficking Coordinator?
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Episode 1: Avalon Access and Communications with Avalon FIRST EVER Podcast!
Join Access Coordinator Sharron Fincher and Director of Communications Katie Smith as they shed light on the work Avalon Healing Center is doing in the community. Today we just want to introduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about the podcast we created! Thank you for joining!
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