The PCA’s work would not be possible without the dedication of our staff, interns, and volunteers. Get to know us a bit more:

STAFF

Katherine Miller, MA, LPCC

Pronouns: she/her

Katherine is an award-winning activist and educator, with extensive experience in advocacy for survivors of interpersonal violence and human trafficking. In addition to serving as the Director for the PCA, Katherine also teaches undergraduate students at MSU Denver and the Community College Online System in both the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies and the Psychology departments, and teaches graduate courses for the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. Katherine has utilized her Master’s degree in International Disaster Psychology and Trauma Mental Health and Bachelor’s degrees in Gender and Women’s Studies, Psychology, and History to provide crisis intervention and community response to trafficking survivors with the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, prevention education through the Blue Bench, trauma therapy at the Aurora Strong Resilience Center, psychoeducation and process groups with women in rural Southern India living with HIV, and resource coordination to students in crisis at the Institute for Women’s Studies and Services (now GITA). Katherine is committed to infusing intersectional feminism and praxis into advocacy work at the PCA, building campus coalitions to support survivors, and dismantling systems and cultural norms that perpetuate violence. Katherine is unapologetically in love with all things Star Wars, sharks and dinosaurs, Beyoncé, and reading (the goal is at least 52 books every year!). She will never say no to cheese and bread, and has not yet met a cupcake that she didn’t love.

Katherine can be reached at 303-315-7250 or katherine.miller@ucdenver.edu

Harriet McTigue, MPP

Pronouns: she/her

Harriet is a Master of Public Policy with a focus in reproductive health care. She is interested in increasing access and funding of comprehensive sex education programs across the country through policy change. Harriet has a background in family and child policy and believes in affecting policy change through grassroots advocacy. Harriet found her passion for victim advocacy post-college through volunteer work and has been in the field ever since. Her expertise in Title IX stems from her role as an Advocacy Coordinator with the Michigan State University Sexual Assault Program. She is committed to expanding intersectional response services and helping others heal from trauma. Harriet is a classic soccer dog mommy. She and her partner take their angsty teen and persnickety senior pups on any outdoor venture they can. She spends the rest of her time cooking new recipes, turning her home into a greenhouse, and heavily watching reality shows with her best friend: TV.

Harriet can be reached at 303-315-7250 or harriet.mctigue@ucdenver.edu

Racheal Reed-Maloney, MSW

Pronouns: She/her

Racheal is not a new face to the PCA. During Racheal’s first year as an MSW (Master of Social Work) student, Racheal was an advocacy intern working with survivors of interpersonal violence on the Auraria campus. Racheal has a background working with youth survivors of human trafficking, youth experiencing houselessness, and working with survivors navigating the criminal, civil, and Title IX system. Racheal believes folks being educated about privilege & oppression, intersectionality, and violence prevention allows folks the opportunity to understand the world around them and how to navigate the world as they pursue the life they want for themselves and their community. When Racheal is not at the PCA, she juggles being a cat mom to her furry babies, learning new baking techniques, comfort-watching her favorite TV shows, and getting gains at the gym.

Racheal can be reached at 303-315-7250 or racheal.reed-maloney@ucdenver.edu

Jenae McCall

Pronouns: They/Them or she/her

Jenae began their work in the interpersonal violence field at the PCA as a Violence Prevention Education Intern and moved into an advocacy internship a year later. Jenae has been a student in varying capacities of the Auraria Campus for seven years and is deeply passionate about the students of this campus. With a background in higher education and interpersonal violence advocacy, Jenae has come back to the PCA and is committed to providing comprehensive, accessible, and intersectional advocacy services to survivors of interpersonal violence from an anti-oppression and strengths-based framework. In her free time, Jenae can be found spending time with their partner, and cat, building Legos, reading, playing cozy video games, or enjoying live music at a local venue.

Jenae can be reached at 303-315-7250 or jenae.mccall@ucdenver.edu

Shanae Adams, MA, LPC, NCC, CIGT

Pronouns: They/Them or She/Her

Shanae Adams, MA, LPC, NCC, CIGT (pronouns she/they) serves her community in a variety of ways including therapist, educator, and sex-positive enthusiast. They became interested in sexuality as a teen watching Talk Sex with Sue and Real Sex on late-night TV. After joining a sexuality education club in undergrad, she developed into a well-established sexuality educator, researcher, and pleasure activist. Their mission of sexuality normalization, explanation, and melanated representation drives her to prioritize the healing and experiences of QTBIPOC and femmes of color. She utilizes an intersectional and indigenous approach with clients and in their lectures to amplify those experiences. They are currently pursuing their Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology.

Shanae can be reached at 303-315-7250 or shanae.adams@ucdenver.edu

Advocacy Interns

Izzy cook, MSW CAndidate

Pronouns: she/her

Izzy Cook is a first-year graduate student at the University of Denver, pursing her Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Science with a minor in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies in May of 2023 from Gustavus Adolphus College located in Minnesota. Izzy’s passion lies at the crossroad of interpersonal violence, women’s health, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. She also loves any and all research! Fun fact: Izzy got to conduct research with Bonobo Apes during her senior year! During her internship, Izzy looks forward to gaining more hands-on experience working with survivors of interpersonal violence and learning more about the policies/legal system surrounding it. After graduate school, she hopes to pursue a career similar to the PCA and/or in public policy. Outside of the PCA and school, Izzy loves reading (always happy to discuss books & give recommendations!), being active, gaming, and spending lots of time with her cat Zelda!

Izzy can be reached at izzy.cook@ucdenver.edu

Marissa moreno, mAFp candidate

Pronouns: she/her

Marissa is a 2nd year graduate student at The University of Denver pursuing a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Texas State University in Texas. Marissa is very passionate about helping children and families who have experienced trauma and provide the support and resources needed. While Marissa has come from a traditionally clinical background, she is excited to expand her knowledge on Victim advocacy and how to best support survivors of IPV, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. After graduate school Marissahopes to combine her interests of working with children, families, and survivors into one and work in both a clinical setting as well as one like the PCA. When not in school or at the PCA Marissa can be found hiking, camping, and exploring different parts of Denver with her partner, as well as curling up on the couch with a big comfy blanket and a good book.

Marissa can be reached at marissa.moreno@ucdenver.edu

PREVENTION INTERNS

Carolyne Lanyero

Pronouns: she/her

Carolyne is a 4th year undergraduate student at CU Denver, majoring in Sociology. She began working at the PCA in the spring of 2021 after being referred to the center by a similar organization in Fort Collins. She explored the topic of interpersonal violence prevention education in her high school by participating in Peer Counseling, a student organization focusing on peer education and support for fellow students, and she decided to continue that work at the PCA. Carolyne’s go to fun fact is that all the letters in her last name are in her first name.

Brooklynn Blue

Pronouns: she/they

Brooklynn is currently a 3rd year undergraduate student at CU Denver, pursing a Sociology major with a concentration in gender and society. This will be her first year working with the PCA and she is looking forward to providing support and spreading awareness to a campus she cares deeply about. Brooklynn has a profound passion for intersectional feminism, human rights, and social justice. She believes education and understanding is crucial step in creating change and is eager to be a resource to her peers to help start it. She first began exploring about the complexities of interpersonal violence through her freshman year college lectures and has been furthering her education in it ever since. In her free time, Brooklynn can be found (loudly) singing along to her favorite 80s music (much to her roommates’ dismay), baking, or rewatching her comfort tv shows with her chubby cat, Cali.

Caitlin Cornell

Pronouns: she/her

Caitlin is a senior undergraduate student at MSU Denver majoring in English. Her involvement in prevention work began as a volunteer writing resources dedicated to mitigating collegiate interpersonal violence at her previous university, and she came to MSU Denver with a passion for community awareness and individual agency. She also believes in the importance of accessibility and education, especially when it comes to navigating the systems that respond to sexual violence. When she’s not in class or at the PCA, Caitlin participates as a student-athlete in both cross country and track and field, and can be caught running around campus year-round. She also enjoys reading, baking, and exploring Denver trails. 

Salem Bellamy

Pronouns: they/them

Salem is an undergraduate student majoring in social work at MSU Denver. This is Salem’s first year working with the PCA and is looking forward to playing a part in creating a safe, welcoming environment on campus! Salem has a strong passion for queer liberation, women of color feminism, and human rights more generally. Salem spends their free time enthusiastically talking to anyone who will listen about Dungeons and Dragons, and even occasionally actually playing it, taking trivia quizzes, and adoring whales and frogs in equal measure.

VOLUNTEERS

The PCA also trains volunteers to serve on our 24/7 helpline. Because of these dedicated volunteers, we are able to serve the Auraria community 365 days a year, any time, day or night. We couldn’t do it without them, and are immensely grateful for their service!