Project SAFE acknowledges the training, skills, passion, and sensitivity necessary in providing quality and effective prevention and intervention resources. We are committed to continuously developing staff, providing support, and empowering ourselves and the Oxy community. Browse below to meet our 2024-2025 team!
Project SAFE Staff
The Project SAFE staff, consisting of 3 full-time employees, strives wholeheartedly to pursue Project SAFE's mission of "Educate and Advocate." We work together in our various roles to meet the needs of both students experiencing crisis or trauma, as well as to engage the Oxy community in building a healthier culture.
Project SAFE Director and Survivor Advocate
Lizzy Denny (she/her/hers) is originally from Louisville, Kentucky but has lived in Los Angeles for the...
Project SAFE Prevention Education & Program Manager
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Born in East Los Angeles and raised in South Los Angeles, Alexia Sambrano is an educator, artist, writer, and organizer with a history of advocacy, research, prevention education, harm reduction, and outreach. Alexia's objective is to apply...
Survivor Advocate
Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, Pilar Montenegro (she/her/hers) received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2018 and is now an experienced survivor advocate. She has worked with survivors of...
Peer Advocates
Project SAFE Peer Advocates, along with the program coordinator, lead peer education presentations that engage student organizations, fraternities, sororities, athletic teams and other Oxy community members. In addition to their role as educators, Peer Advocates are also available to talk as peer supports. Click on the name of any PA to view their drop-in hours and locations!
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
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Rachel is a senior from the...
Peer Advocate
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Lilia is a sophomore from San Francisco, California. She is a Theater and CSLC double major with a focus in ancient Greek. Her Polish and Ecuadorian background means she is constantly traveling, satisfying her sweet tooth with local cuisine, and rereading the same beat-up copy of...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
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Elena is a Sophomore from Portland, Oregon. She is a CTSJ major and plans to minor in Philosophy. She has been involved with LSU, PULSE, and the Theatre Department. In her free time, she loves hanging out with friends, especially when...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
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Amelia is originally from the suburbs...
Peer Advocate
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Rosa is a sophomore politics major, ASOC representative, and student organizer with the Occidental Labor Alliance, originally from Berkeley, California. At Project SAFE, she hopes to help survivors realize their strength in situations where it may be difficult to realize it...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
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Eliza is a senior who is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Public Health. Outside of Project SAFE, she is involved in Comparte, Women and Youth Supporting Each Other, and the Neighborhood Partnership Program. In her free time...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
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Cecilia Nichols is a sophomore from Oakland, California. She plans on majoring in Psychology with a minor in UEP. She is passionate about community care and making resources more accessible. In her free time, she enjoys...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
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Emma is a Senior from Albuquerque, NM. A Psychology major who loves working with kids and coaches swimming during the summer. With Project SAFE, she hopes to serve the Oxy community, supporting survivors of sexual violence, LGBTQIA+, and disabled groups on campus. She loves rock...
Peer Advocate
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Julia is a Sophomore from the Bay Area. She is majoring in Cognitive Science and plans to minor in Public Health. Outside of Project SAFE, she is a part of Boundless Brilliance and DSU. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, spending time with her cats, and...