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
Pronouns: they/them/elle
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 their education, work, and...
Project SAFE Survivor Advocate
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Pilar
Born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, Pilar Montenegro...
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 Elena
Pronouns: she/her
Elena is a senior from Portland, Oregon. She...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major: Psychology
Minor: Black Studies
Member of BSA and PASA
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
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Blu is a sophomore from San Diego, California. He majors in CTSJ and wants to pursue a career in law. Blu has a passion for survivor advocacy as well as advocacy for queer and trans youth in California. He has experience working for nonprofit organizations, providing queer people...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Schedule an advocacy appointment with Cecilia
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Cecilia Nichols is a junior from...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Pronouns: she/they
Julia is a junior from Los Altos, California. She is a Media Arts & Culture major, also minoring in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. Outside of Project SAFE, Julia is involved with The Pad Project and the Disabled Student Union. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
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Schedule an Advocacy Session with Sunny
Sunny is a sophomore English major from San Jose, CA. They are passionate about advocating for others and hope to create a warm and comfy space for anyone who wants to chat! Proudly first-gen and neurodivergent, they aim for our office to feel...