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.

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.

Allie Moore is the center's Education Coordinator. Allie has been with the center since it began, first as an undergraduate student staff member and later as a graduate assistant. She has recently completed her Master’s in Public Administration at the University of Utah and has begun working full-time at the center. In her free time, Allie shreds the slopes and loves to cuddle up with a fantasy novel and a cup of peppermint tea.

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.

Olivia is a recent graduate of the University of Utah with her M.A. in Health Communication with a focus on Critical Disability and Race Studies, along with Community-Engaged Methods. During her program, she had the privilege of assisting in cancer prevention research with the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Olivia has a professional background in supporting Deaf victim-survivors through domestic violence nonprofits in Minnesota. Olivia maintains her passion for education through teaching undergraduate Communication courses at the U. In her free time, she delights in indulging in the natural beauty of Utah's wilderness and discovering more about the culture and history of the Salt Lake area!