At the young age of 14, Daisy was assaulted by her older brother’s friend in Maryville, MO. The perpetrator and his friends coerced her to drink to the point of complete black out, and after the assault left her outside her house in below freezing temperatures. She was then bullied at school, on social media and her house was burned down. Considerable evidence was brought against the perpetrators, but because of suspected corruption, the charges were dropped. The group Anonymous then rallied on her behalf with #JusticeforDaisy and Daisy sparked a national conversation about sexual assault and continues that conversation even after her passing. RIP Cat.
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Jada Smith is the outspoken survivor who sparked the #JusticeforJada campaign. At 16 years old, Jada was drugged and assaulted at a party. After assaulting her, the perpetrators posted pictures online of her unconscious, drugged body with the hashtag #jadapose that began trending in her community with reenactment pictures of her assault. After Jada’s rape went viral she fought back, appearing on major news outlets, which ignited support from people all over the globe including celebrities such as Willow Smith and Gabrielle Union. A movement was born to support Jada and call for the prosecution of her perpetrator with #JusticeforJada pictures. Jada is still seeking justice and continues to advocate for sexual assault and cyberbullying prevention.
After moving to a small town in Texas at the age of 14, Ella was beaten, drugged and raped by a peer. For weeks after, Ella was bullied and harassed by the perpetrator and his friends and was shamed for the assault committed against her. Ella’s family eventually relocated back to California for her safety. Throughout her early healing, she created her own school club, Buttervly, which evolved into a local Southern California organization. She has gone on to graduate from Corona Del Mar High school and earn her degree from the Los Angeles Film School. With a newly minted production company, Lancelot Media Inc, Ella has developed and produced much of SafeBAE’s digital and social media content, recruiting a team of young, female lead, trauma informed collective of film makers.
Charlie Coleman is a recent graduate of Baker University with a Bachelors in exercise science and 4 year varsity baseball letterman. His impactful contribution to the acclaimed film Audrie & Daisy shows his incredible voice as both a brother of a survivor, an ally, a coach and mentor to young athletes. His previous experience speaking at schools has led him to want to reach as many young athletes as possible.
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Ella Fairon | Media Director

After moving to a small town in Texas at the age of 14, Ella was beaten, drugged, and raped by a peer. For weeks after, Ella was bullied and harassed by the perpetrator and his friends and was shamed for the assault committed against her. Ella’s family eventually relocated back to California for her safety. Throughout her early healing, she created her own school club, Buttervly, which evolved into a local Southern California organization. She has gone on to graduate from Corona Del Mar High school and earn her degree from the Los Angeles Film School. With a newly minted production company, Lancelot Media Inc, Ella has developed and produced much of SafeBAE’s digital and social media content, recruiting a team of a young, female lead, trauma-informed collective of filmmakers.
Jasmine Uribe | Development Director

Jasmine Uribe (she/her/ella) is a leader in the dating violence and sexual assault prevention movement, with 15 years of experience working with youth and adult allies across the country to inspire leadership and amplify the voices of survivors of violence. With her Child Development degree from California State University, she addresses and understands the multi-faceted needs of individuals who experience and perpetuate violence. As a nationally recognized consultant and Founder and CEO of Leaders Ending Violence, LLC, Jasmine works to advance non-profit program development and organizational sustainability efforts. She believes in empowering communities through the development of innovative programs and culturally specific resources that enact change and holds a professional and personal mission towards the development of programs and opportunities that inspire change, break down barriers where they exist, and build authentic relationships along the way.
Dan Kipp | Education Director

Dan Kipp is an educator and an advocate working to prevent violence and promote peace. His work is informed by degrees in Sociology and Gender Studies, experience in the domestic violence movement, as well as extensive training and practice in Non-Violent Communication and Empowerment Self-Defense. Dan is the proud co-parent of 30 (and counting) houseplants and two chihuahuas (who you can follow on Instagram @small_paolo).
Asaah Costen | Programs Director

Asaah Coston “Ace” (he/his) is a native of Brooklyn, New York. He holds over 16 years of experience in public health, in youth-led advocacy, community action, and working with youth as partners throughout the five boroughs of NYC. In the years of working in public health, Ace, along with his colleagues, has supported young people in developing, through PSA More Than Just Sex curriculum, and multiple sexual and mental health social media campaigns. He has worked closely with schools and organizations in New York City, primarily Bronx, Washington Height, and Harlem to deepen youth engagement and facilitate comprehensive sexuality education using evidence-based curriculums “Be Proud, Be Responsible” and “Reducing the Risk” with over 400 students each year. As an advocate for social and reproductive justice, Asaah is passionate about providing safer spaces where young people can amplify their voices, nurture their creativity, and feel included.
Hannah Stone | Youth Outreach Director

Hannah is a lifelong social justice advocate who began her work with SafeBAE as a BAE Breaker. After launching her community’s chapter, Hannah worked with community organizations such as the Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual Assault, the Ozark Rape Crisis Center, the Chamber of Commerce, and the local city council to spread awareness and collaborate on preventative projects that will ensure SafeBAE’s legacy lives on in her state. Hannah is entering her freshman year of college and will be majoring in Political Science, Sociology, and Criminal Justice, in hopes to remain a lifelong social activist.
Eavan Hanke | Assistant Youth Outreach Director

Eavan Hanke is a 17-year-old student in Los Angeles. She began her work with SafeBAE as the West LA chapter lead and certified peer educator. She frequently hosts “Consent Culture Education” sessions for students and worked to create a campaign with Survivor Love Letter this past year. She believes students deserve more when it comes to consent education and resources and is passionate about her work with SafeBAE.
Gabriela Nadeau | Social Media Director

Gabriela is a 21-year-old college student studying fashion and illustration in New York City. She is a passionate advocate for sexual assault survivors. In her free time, Gabriela loves drawing, reading, and playing roller derby.
SUMMER INSTITUTE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Lillian Frame

Lauren Gonzalez

Samar Rafiqzad

Chandler Rupert

Aidan Stark-Chessa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Justine Wentzell-Chang | co-President

Len Eschweiler | co-President

Len is an accomplished global senior executive with consistent success in sales management, field operations, and executive business leadership for SaaS, fin-tech, and e-commerce. A focus on go-to-market, metrics-driven revenue leadership has resulted in several successful strategic acquisitions and IPOs. Expertise in scaling high-performing teams in high-growth environments and a successful builder of category-leading companies.
Aela Mansmann

Michelle Hope

Michelle Hope is a dedicated Sexologist, educator, and activist with a Master’s degree in Human Development and extensive post-graduate training in sexuality. As a veteran speaker, Michelle has over 15 years of experience delivering impactful informative lectures and training across the nation. Her work with Harlem Children’s Zone and Teens Pact, in marginalized urban communities, has provided her with deep insight and comprehension of the holistic implications of sexuality on one’s life. She had dedicated her career to understanding and communicating to the masses the complex intersections of various social identities: race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, through a Social Justice Lens. She has taken deliberate actions in exploring and developing a unique language to speak to communities of color. Michelle feels as though her experience in building community coalitions, activism within marginalized urban communities has shaped her perspectives mobilizing people social change. Her passion and commitment to the work have provided her with a unique style that can captivate and educate across various populations; with a proven track record of mobilizing people through coalition building to create positive change at the grassroots level.
Torrey DeVitto

Torrey DeVitto is an actress, musician, philanthropist, and producer. She is best known for her role as Melissa on Pretty Little Liars, Dr. Fell in The Vampire Diaries, as in One Tree Hill, and Dr. Natalie Manning in Chicago Med. She joined the board of SafeBAE in 2019 and is one of the producers of “Saving Daisy.” She is involved in a number of other organizations, including Hospice, RAINN, and Peta.
Joy Gorman Wettels

Gorman Wettels has also produced The Meddler (2015) for Sony Pictures Classics,[12] and Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World (2012) for Focus Features.[13] Gorman produced the documentary This is Personal which premiered at Sundance in 2019.[14] Produced with Rebecca Walker, it is a portrait of intersectional feminism starting at the 2017 Women’s March.
Ari Zeitlin

Aidan Stark-Chessa

Lhiannon Collins

Dr. Samantha Cuillier

Mark Dobosz

Lillian Frame

Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs

Zachary Mallory

Donnesha McBride

Chalina Morgan-Lopez

Dr. Dia Pfleger

Samar Rafiqzad

Rosalyn Rivera-Valentin

Jen Viencek

BOARD OF ADVISORS
Michael Golland
Amanda Morgan
Marla Swanson
Joey Brenneman
Emma Myles
Tonjie Reese
Tracey E. Vitchers
Sarah Mayo
Gavrielle Reyes
Gavrielle Reyes is the Program Coordinator at the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute (BALI). She is Cuban-American bruja feminist and she received her BA in Film with a concentration in Gender Studies from Hunter College. She is a survivor of sexual assault and a fierce advocate for education and resources within the organization as well as in all spaces she finds herself in. She seeks to use her knowledge of film and media to tap into the zeitgeist of modern feminist movements and evoke change by doing power differently. Her aim is to empower the newest generation of young folks to invest in themselves, know their worth, and uplift one another.