State Coalition Staff
“It’s so helpful to understand how we can better serve survivors in ways that are truly survivor-driven and low-barrier.”
Crafting survivor-centered policies and equipping decision makers with data driven strategies that turn legislation into real world protection.
Providing hands-on, real time technical assistance (TA), trainings, and events for frontline advocates and allies in the field.
Deepening the understanding of domestic violence and its intersecting issues of housing instability, racial inequity, economic justice, and more.
Curating campaigns to help educate the public on how they can help bring issues to the forefront and encourage people to change their actions.
thousands of resources and materials on domestic violence
enhancing the capacity of domestic violence coalitions
resource library on the critical intersection of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and housing
improving housing options for survivors of domestic violence
how services impact survivors and their families
supporting national, tribal, territorial, state, and local advocacy networks
Our work builds the capacity of individuals, agencies, systems, and institutions to address and prevent domestic violence.
A collection of stories and reviews from advocates who have leveraged NRCDV’s resources to impact their local community.

My concerns seem to always be heard and validated! I always end a call feeling inspired, empowered and refueled! – Advocate
LEADERSHIP

Chief Executive Officer
An attorney, advocate, trainer, and movement leader with 20+ years in sexual and domestic violence work, Pamela leads the executive team and sets the national strategy to move policy and practice into real-world protection across every state and territory.

Vice President of Programs & Awareness
Ivonne leads survivor-centered and trauma-informed initiatives, overseeing the Program and Prevention Team, strengthening responses to domestic violence, cultivating strategic partnerships, and guiding the Training Institute to elevate innovation, survivor voices, and national impact.

Vice President, Advocacy & Partnerships
Shenna leads advocacy strategy and national partnerships, providing leadership to the work of the National Capacity Building Center on Safe & Supportive Housing team and advancing survivor-centered housing solutions with cross-sector allies.

Vice President of Finance & Human Resources
Tina leads the organization's financial strategy, operations, compliance, and grant management, ensuring strong stewardship of resources that support survivors and communities nationwide.
Scott Cotenoff
Partner,
La Piana Consulting
Dr. Kelly Clark
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Howard County Library System
Katie Ray-Jones
Chief Executive Officer,
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Michelle Tate, MS
Director of DoD,
Domestic Abuse Program at the National Organization of Victim Advocacy (NOVA)
Etiony Aldarondo, Ph.D.
Executive Director,
The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention & Treatment
Dr. Melissa A. Bright
Executive Director and Founder,
Center for Violence Prevention Research
Lili Brillstein
Chief Executive Officer,
BCollaborative
Mohammad Farooqui
Chief Digital Business Office & Business Unit Head –East, Altimetrik
Sarah Khan
Director of Programs,
Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence (API-GBV)
Gloria Aguilera Terry
Chief Executive Officer,
Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV)
NRCDV leads boldly by centering and amplifying the voices of survivors. We are committed to developing and executing innovative, visionary strategies that address the root causes of domestic violence and that create real change at the individual, community, systems, and societal levels. We believe in the power of individuals, families, and communities to heal and thrive.
“It’s so helpful to understand how we can better serve survivors in ways that are truly survivor-driven and low-barrier.”

If you are in danger, please use a safer computer and consider calling 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 / TTY 1-800-787-3224 or the StrongHearts Native Helpline at 1−844-762-8483 (call or text) are available to assist you.
NRCDV does not provide direct services (for example: shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, etc.). We support organizations who directly serve victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Please review these safety tips.