Clarissa Espinoza serves as the Director of Programs at The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault. For over 15 years, her work has focused on delivering trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and culturally competent support to survivors of crime, with a particular emphasis on sexual violence. She has led key initiatives, including PREA services, Nightlife Prevention, S.A.F.E. Training, Hospital and Helpline Advocacy, Volunteer Recruitment, and First Responder Training across New York State. Clarissa holds a B.S. in Criminology and Women & Gender Studies from The College of New Jersey and a M.A. in Nonprofit Management from The New School. Clarissa has been instrumental in expanding and strengthening rape crisis services across New York State, driven by her commitment to fostering community-based healing for survivors.

Nicole is currently retired from 30 years of federal service in the Bureau of Prisons, where she last served as regional director. Prior to that, she was assistant director, health services division, and warden of 3 federal institutions.

Rusty is currently a Captain (A) and PREA Coordinator for California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Prior to this role, he was a Correctional Lieutenant working for the PREA Compliance Unit for CDCR Headquarters, assisting with ensuring the agency maintains compliance with the Federal Standards as well as assisting with DOJ PREA Audits.
Previously, he was a Correctional Sergeant at CSP-Sacramento which houses primarily Level IV maximum and high security incarcerated person as well as those requiring specialized mental health programming and high-risk medical concerns. Rusty has over 17 years of service with CDCR.