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 Â鶹ÊÓƵcommunity. 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵcommunity 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...
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 Â鶹ÊÓƵcommunity 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
Peer Advocate
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Lilia
Pronouns: she/her
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...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Amelia
Pronouns: she/her
Amelia is originally from the suburbs...
Peer Advocate
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Rosa
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
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...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Eliza
Pronouns: she/her
Eliza is a senior who is majoring in...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Schedule an advocacy appointment with Cecilia
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Cecilia Nichols is a sophomore...
Project SAFE Peer Advocate
Schedule an Advocacy Appointment with Emma
Pronouns: she/her
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 Â鶹ÊÓƵcommunity, supporting survivors of sexual violence, LGBTQIA+, and...
Peer Advocate
Pronouns: she/they
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...
Programming Assistant
Pronouns: any/all
Major: English
Minor: Interdisciplinary Writing