Chris Linder, associate professor of Higher Education in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, is the center's inaugural director. Chris' research interests focus on sexual violence on college campuses and student activism. Prior to becoming faculty, Chris worked for 10 years as a campus victim advocate. Chris' most recent scholarship on relationship and sexual violence includes the book "Sexual Violence on Campus: Power-Conscious Approaches to Awareness, Prevention, and Response," published in 2018. Additionally, she co-edited the book, "Intersections of Identity and Sexual Violence on Campus," published in 2017. In her spare time, Chris enjoys cooking and running in the mountains. Chris is available to give lectures and workshops on-campus, in the community and to out-of-state groups. View and download a flyer about available workshops at this link. You may contact Chris by email at: chris.linder@utah.edu.

Whitney is the associate director for education at the center. Whitney is an alumna of The University of Utah and has worked in several student support positions on campus since graduating. In these positions, Whitney was able to make direct connections between her feminist theory coursework, student experience, and access in higher education specifically related to power. Whitney is passionate about ending sexual violence on campus through creative educational approaches. In her free time, Whitney can be found hanging out with her sassy son, reading, drinking coffee, meandering at a local bookstore or seeing a movie at the Broadway.

Allie Moore is the center’s graduate assistant. Allie became an undergraduate student staff member at the center in August 2020, while she was working on bachelor degrees in writing and rhetorical studies and gender studies. Allie is now pursuing a master’s degree in the public administration program at the University of Utah. In her free time, Allie likes to snowboard and, in summer, hike to waterfalls.

Nadeeka is a postdoctoral research associate in the Center. In her research, she employs power- conscious frameworks to understand issues of campus sexual violence, focusing on interrupting harm and promoting healing for minoritized survivors. Nadeeka's background in student affairs, specifically her work in campus cultural centers and with university violence prevention efforts, influences her scholarship. She works with college students and staff across the country to infuse intersectional, healing-centered approaches into their work. She teaches courses in student affairs administration and college counseling. Nadeeka is a trauma-informed yoga instructor and enjoys cultivating her own yoga practice, traveling, and trying new restaurants.

Stacy previously worked as the executive director for the Guild for Structural Integration, a non-profit school that teaches the Rolf method of bodywork. She has a strong background of experience and expertise in education, classroom management and school administration. Stacy has more than 10 years of formal teaching experience, having worked as an elementary school educator in public and private school settings in Georgia, Utah (Park City) and Washington.

Jarad Ringer is the Mental Health Clinician and Education and Intervention Coordinator at MCVP. Jarad is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and works in collaboration with the University of Utah Counseling Center to support the mental health needs of students who have engaged in harmful behaviors in dating and sexual relationships and he provides educational programs about interrupting harm. Jarad has an extensive background in harm reduction, addiction, and anti-violence work, specifically in LGBTQ+ communities in both New York City and the Salt Lake Valley. Jarad joined the MCVP team to help build a community focused on healing, restoration, and justice to prevent future violence. In his free time, Jarad enjoys hiking, music, art, film, and spending time with family and friends.