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
Schedule a meeting with Alexia
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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 intimate partner and sexual violence for the...
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
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Rachel
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Rachel is a sophomore from the...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Elena
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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
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Amelia
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Amelia is originally from the suburbs...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Chloe
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Chloe is a Senior from Portland, OR majoring in Art & Art History with a concentration in Studio Art. She has worked as a Shop Technician at Occidental’s Mullin Sculpture Studio since her Sophomore year. She enjoys strolling around...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Eliza
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Eliza is a junior 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
Schedule an advocacy appointment with Cecilia
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Cecilia Nichols is a first-year student from Oakland, California. She loves to dance and enjoys styles such as hip-hop, salsa, and vertical dancing, where she can express herself creatively. Cecilia enjoys journaling, being...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
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Emma is a sophomore from Albuquerque, NM. She plans on major in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. She loves working with kids and coaches swimming during the summer. She runs both Cross Country and Track and Field at Oxy. She loves rock climbing, painting, and trying...