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Remembering Pam Graber
Pamela Graber was a steadfast supporter of The Rowan Center. A resident of Westport, CT for nearly 27 years, she was an integral part of our community—raising her two children here, building deep friendships, enjoying numerous hobbies, and caring for her family alongside her husband, Lance. At The Rowan Center, Pam was a strong advocate […]
Meet Joanne Ettorre (she/her), Volunteer of the Month for October 2022
What is your role at The Rowan Center? I am a volunteer advocate on the hotline, and I also provide staff backup on the hotline. What drew you to The Rowan Center? I have always worked with special populations. When the volunteer training was offered, I was a resident services coordinator working with elderly residents […]
Staff Spotlight: Lily L
Meet Lily Lind (she/her), Media Intern Describe your role at The Rowan Center As the media intern, I go to events and take photos to use for media purposes. I’ll take photos at lectures and edit them, and I took photos at the office to use as background or stock images. And I did portraits […]
Staff Spotlight: Darlene Demetri
Meet Darlene Demetri (she/her), Grant Writer at The Rowan Center! Describe your role at The Rowan Center I started in February, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. It’s very busy at The Rowan Center, and I see how dedicated the staff are daily. I’m working closely with our Development Director, Kate Guthrie. My expertise has […]
Staff Spotlight: Miriam Pacheco
Meet Miriam Pacheco (she/her), Referral Specialist and Counselor at The Rowan Center! Describe your role at The Rowan Center My role is to assist clients by connecting them to services that they would like to participate in, such as ongoing therapy or programs that have to do with basic needs: insurance, food stamps, etc. I […]
Staff Spotlight: Kate Guthrie
Meet Kate Guthrie (she/her), Development Director at The Rowan Center! Describe your role at The Rowan Center As Development Director, I help the Rowan Center raise the money we need to fund the important work we do in our community. Even though our line of work can be heavy, it’s incredibly meaningful and SO necessary. […]
The unique challenges of sexual assault for the LGBTQ community
At The Rowan Center, we support all survivors of sexual violence. That means we respond to the specific and personal needs of each victim, group, or circumstance. One of the important things we learn is how to respond to the unique challenges of sexual assault for the LGBTQ community. Members of the LGBTQ community often […]
Staff Spotlight: Jorge Lopez-Martinez
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Malhotra
Meet Sarah Malhotra (she/they), Director of Education and Training at The Rowan Center! Describe your role at The Rowan Center I oversee education, so I am the person that runs outreach, connects with schools, explains our messaging, and leads our prevention education program. The state of Connecticut mandates prevention education. We offer educational programming that […]