Leadership Team
Leanne Graham, MA, CA
President & CEOPassionate about our mission, Leanne leads by example, overseeing our team of compassionate staff, interns and volunteers. Leanne holds her team to the highest standard of excellence.
Rebecca Cool, MSW, LSW
Director of ServicesBecky ensures victims receiving support and crisis services, via phone, chat, text, or in person, are provided with superior trauma-informed services from staff, volunteers, and interns.
Chelsea Robertson, BA
Assistant Director of ServicesChelsea oversees victim advocate satellite offices and programs including the Barberton Municipal Court, Stow Municipal Court, Summit County Domestic Relations Court, and Akron Sexual Assault Kit program services.
Terry Costigan, BA
Assistant Director of FinanceTerry is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management, monitoring, and execution of the agency’s financial payables and receivables.
Kim Laurene, Ph.D.
Director of Grants & Organizational GivingKim oversees a diverse portfolio of grants and foundations, managing all stages of the grant’s contractual lifecycle to achieve the organization's initiatives, goals, and mission to serve victims of crime & trauma.
Shelley Blundell, Ph.D.
Director of EducationShelley fosters a professional educational setting for staff, volunteers, interns, and the professional community to ensure all victims receive trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, support that is grounded in best practices.
