Meet the Team
PARC Professional Staff
Kate completed her BA at Carleton College and her MA in mental health counseling at Boston College. She has worked in sexual violence prevention and response in higher education for the last 10 years.
As an advocate, Kate works to center the survivor experience and support students in an empathic, collaborative and non-judgmental way. As a preventionist, she seeks to meet community members where they are in their understanding of sexual and relationship violence, and she hopes to help everyone see how they can make a difference in the anti-violence movement.
Outside of Brandeis, you can typically find Kate exploring local playgrounds and parks with her family.
Becca completed their BS in Psychology and Criminal Justice at Lasell University, and their MA in Social Work at Simmons University. They are a trauma-informed social worker, survivor advocate, and educator dedicated to creating affirming, accessible, and person-centered spaces for healing, growth, and justice.
Becca is also a cat parent to two cats, loves to travel, and is always looking for an excuse to spend time outside!
Alenna is a second-year graduate student in mental health counseling at Boston College. She earned her BA in psychology from the University of Toronto.
Grounded in both a social justice and relational-cultural framework, Alenna is committed to advocating for and supporting students with empathy, collaboration, and cultural responsiveness. She has experience working with diverse populations in volunteer settings and offers support in both English and Mandarin.
Outside of work, Alenna enjoys musical theatre and is always on the lookout for a good show.
Confidential Peer Educators
In addition to our professional staff, PARC has a team of student employees who serve as Confidential Peer Educators (CPEs).
Our CPEs are undergraduate students who come from diverse backgrounds and a range of educational interests; they are united by their commitment to engaging in thoughtful and meaningful conversations about ending interpersonal violence.
Confidential peer educators facilitate PARC's many trainings and workshops, covering topics including bystander intervention, trauma-informed practices, consent, and healthy relationships. In our peer-to-peer model of education, our CPEs facilitate that majority of PARC's trainings for undergraduate students. CPEs and professional staff also collaborate on a number of awareness-raising events throughout the academic year.
In addition to their roles as educators, PARC's CPEs also provide confidential peer support to students who wish to speak with another student. Learn more about peer support and how to connect with our confidential peer educators.
Meet the Confidential Peer Educators
Want to Join Our Team?
Working at PARC is a meaningful way to contribute to the anti-violence movement and to gain professional skills. We hire undergraduate Confidential Peer Educators for our team each November. If you are interested in applying to work at PARC, the best ways to stay up to date with our hiring opportunities are to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram. You can also reach out to us at parc@brandeis.edu with questions.