Volunteer Profile: Lynn Frederick Hawley

Assistant Director of Mt. Sinai’s Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program

Project at the Alliance: Lynn participated in the Alliance’s first ever Outreach Committee for the survivor survey and also participated in our Event Planning Committee. Lynn will be leading the next Outreach Committee this October and November. Lynn has been an enthusiastic leader and has been instrumental in spreading the word about the survivor survey and other Alliance projects.

What did you want to volunteer at the Alliance? “I had put some time/distance between myself and rape crisis work, and I felt a need to get back to it when I had some availability to volunteer in the city. As I was considering my volunteer options I received the e-alert about the survey committee, which was a perfect fit in terms of my interests (research, outcome measurement, survivor empowerment and program/training development) and skills (outreach, organizing).”

What did you gain from your experience interning at the Alliance? “I had the opportunity to refresh for myself why I am passionate about anti-sexual violence work, be reminded of what I want to be doing professionally, be a part of a unique effort in terms of the survivor survey, and meet some truly dedicated and genuinely interesting people as a bonus. I also got to do some unique things I maybe wouldn’t have done otherwise: attend an event at the Museum of Sex, meet the editor of Altar Magazine, participate in the Barrier Free Justice Conference in Brooklyn, get to see Mad Hot Ballroom in the middle of the afternoon….I would highly recommend volunteering at the Alliance.”

What do you hope to pursue in the future? “Professionally I’ve done enough pursuing for the time being. I’m really looking forward to beginning my work with Mt. Sinai. Academically? Down the line I’ve always assumed I’ll pursue my doctorate.”