Leadership And Governance

Board of Directors

Scott Berkowitz, President and Founder
Frederick Arnold
Regan Burke, Treasurer
Katherine Miller
Mary Jo Moon, Secretary

National Leadership Council

Christina Ricci, National Spokesperson
Paige Adams-Geller
Fred Arnold
Karen Baker
Cindy Brinkman
Lisa Doyle
Berit Francis
Katherine Miller
Jane Schwartzman

The National Leadership Council is a leadership group of individuals who have been appointed based on their commitment to RAINN's mission of supporting victims of sexual assault and bringing their attackers to justice. National Leadership Council members collaborate with RAINN staff members to steer the fundraising and communications objectives of the organization, focusing on developing strategic partnerships with other individuals, donors, corporations, media outlets, and organizations.

Key Staff

Evelyn Fortier, Vice President for Public Policy
Penelope Hughes, Vice President for Online Services
Lynn Parrish, Vice President for Communications
Darnell Burtin, Vice President for Development

Program Advisory Board

Judy Benitez
Executive Director
Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault
Hammond, LA

Peggy Brown
Executive Director
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Juneau, AK

Annette Burrhus-Clay
Executive Director
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
Austin, TX

Anita Carpenter
Chief Executive Officer
Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Indianapolis, IN

Crystal Collette
Project EMERGE Director (victims with disabilities)
Vera House
Syracuse, NY

Carol Ann Ellis
Director of Victim Services
Fairfax Police Department
Fairfax, VA

Patti Giggans
Peace Over Violence
Los Angeles, CA

Harriet Lessel
Executive Director
New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
New York, NY

Jen Luettel-Schweer
Sexual Assault and Health Issues Coordinator
Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Denise Morris
President, CEO
Alaska Native Justice Center
Anchorage, AK

Carmella Peoples, M.P.H.
Victim Assistance Specialist
Overseas Citizens Services
U.S. Department of State

Emily Resnik
Candidate for Masters, GW
RAINN OHL Volunteer/NVS
Washington, DC/Cincinnati, OH

Gordon Vance
Director of Programs
National Runaway Switchboard
Chicago, IL

Rebecca Ward
Executive Director
Centro de Ayuda a Victimas de Violacion
San Juan, PR

Leadership And Governance