Advocates to the Front! 2024 WSCADV Conference: Full Schedule

Calling all hotline advocates, legal advocates, shelter advocates, bilingual advocates, prevention advocates, directors, and all those who support domestic violence survivors! We are so excited to invite you to our annual conference, September 23-24 in Yakima, WA!

Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or new to the field, you have a place in this movement. Join us as we journey through the roots of our movement, envision our path ahead, and explore the heart of our work.Through learning, connection, workshops, and inspiring speakers, we’ll reflect on what drives us, what sustains us, and how we can continue to show up for survivors and each other.

The 2024 WSCADV Annual Conference has officially sold out! See you in Yakima!

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9:00am PDT

Monday Morning Plenary

Monday September 23, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am PDT

Ballroom (CD)

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Advocates to the Front!

Moderators

Heather Wehr

Program Coordinator, WSCADV

Speakers

Irma Martinez

Domestic Violence Advocate, Lighthouse

I have been working as a Hispanic bilingual domestic violence advocate since 1997, for a total of 27 years. Within those years, I have worked at the DSHS office as a work first advocate. I was briefly stationed at the Yakima County Sheriff's office through the STOP grant.I also... Read More →

Celia Guardado

Community Outreach /Bilingual Mobile Advocacy, YWCA of Walla Walla

Ercilia “Celia” Guardado. I have been a passionate domestic violence and sexual assault advocate for the past 18 years helping immigrant victims and survivors. I started with Amigas Unidas, a grassroots organization out of Yakima, WA., serving under the umbrella of the YWCA... Read More →

Melissa Kimble (Lissa)

Crisis Advocate, YWCA Yakima

Melissa has served as a crisis shelter advocate for the last 33 years for the YWCA of Yakima. Melissa is a proud Yakima resident, born and raised which shows her connection and involvement with our local community. Melissa brings her own lived experience, compassion, validation, a... Read More →

Melissa Kuneki

DV Advocate, Crisis Support Network

Melissa Kuneki joined Crisis Support Network in the fall of 2021, a decision she considers one of the wisest of her career. As a Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault and Housing Advocate for nearly three years, Melissa has continually expanded her expertise, strengthening her commitment... Read More →

Elizabeth Muro

Domestic Violence Community Outreach Advocate, Emergency Support Shelter

Hi, my name is Elizabeth, I am the Domestic Violence Community Outreach Advocate at Emergency Support Shelter in Cowlitz County. I’ve been at ESS for two years and during my time I have had the opportunity to build relationships with community partners, local schools, police and... Read More →

Monday September 23, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Ballroom (CD)

Plenary

9:00am PDT

Tuesday Morning Plenary

Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am PDT

Ballroom (CD)

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The Roots of Our Movement and the Path Ahead

Speakers

Wula Dawson

Consultant

Drawing from her experience fundraising for small local and multi-million dollar non-profit programs, Wula’s purpose is to connect organizations with strategic organizational development guidance, and partnership opportunities and funding opportunities. Based in Atlanta, Georgia... Read More →

Nan Stoops

Strategic Advisor, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Beth Richie

Distinguished Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago

Beth E. Richie is Head of the Department of Criminology, Law and Justice and Professor of African American Studies at The University of Illinois at Chicago. The emphasis of her scholarly and activist work has been on the ways that race/ethnicity and social position affect women's... Read More →

Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00am - 11:00am PDT
Ballroom (CD)

Plenary

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