Our Team

Respect, compassion, and empowerment are at the foundation of Mandy’s approach to victim advocacy. Mandy has been in the field of Victim Services for about 12 years working in various sectors as a victim specialist including the prosecutor’s office and with local law enforcement. She is currently a Regional Coordinator for the Florida Crisis Response…

Compassion, empowerment, and empathy inform Olivia’s approach to Victim Services. Olivia holds a Master’s of Science in Criminology, with a specialization in Victim Services, from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology with a minor in Psychology from Florida State University. Olivia has previously worked with the Florida Commission on Offender Review,…

Nick’s approach to advocacy is intentional. Nurturing others’ needs is a position that shares a vantage point and builds creative endurance. Nick’s philosophy is that rough starts can still discover great endings. Nick remains optimistic and mindful and encourages an exchange of dialogue away from unhelpful thinking trends. Nick is a Navy Veteran who earned…

Laura is dedicated to making UCF the safest institution for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. Laura has been in the field of higher education for over 8 years, serving  in a variety of roles including Housing and Residence Life, Orientation, Civic Engagement, Academic Advising, and Victim Services. She is a member of the Florida…

With UCF Victim Services since 2002, Christine holds a Master’s in Criminal Justice from UCF. Christine has previously served as an Adjunct Professor in Criminal Justice and Women’s Studies for 15 years. Christine is an Executive Board Member and Regional Coordinator for the Florida Crisis Response Team (FCRT), Past President of the Florida Network of…