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Who We Are

Our Team

Led by Survivors. United for Change.

Our team is survivor-founded and survivor-led. We are fiercely committed to advocating for other survivors of abuse in sport and ensuring that athletes at all levels can compete in a safe, supportive environment.

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Kacey Long, MSW

Interim Executive Director 

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Dominique Davis

Director of Project Management & Development Support

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Cate McGeady

Public Relations Strategist

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Sally Schaeffer

Senior Legislative Advocate

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Emily Austin

Senior Policy and Advocacy Specialist

Meet Our Board

Our board boasts an impressive depth of knowledge across diverse sports and professions, and shares a passion for the well-being of athletes and survivors. The Board’s strategic guidance and oversight enable The Assist to confront systemic abuse in sport globally.

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Grace French

President and Founder

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Dr. Danielle Moore

Vice President and Founder

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Janelle Hill

Secretary

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Mary Cain

Board Director

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Devi Jags

Board Director

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Dwight Hicks

Board Director

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Alexander S. Rusek

Board Director

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Jimmy Widdifield, Jr.

Board Member

With Founding Board Members: Honorable Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, Senator Curtis Hertel Jr., Sara Teristi, Olivia Venuto, and Louise Montag.

Meet Our Interns

Our interns bring fresh ideas, energy, and passion to what we do at The Athlete Survivors’ Assist. Their contributions help drive our mission forward.

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Katie Greenwood

Intern

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Kayla Fitzpatrick

Intern

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Jada Haney

Intern

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Sarah Hall

Intern

Get Involved

Stand with us! Your involvement impacts policy, raises public awareness, and protects athletes.

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Contact Us

Want to learn more or connect with us? We’d love to hear from you.

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