Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS) is dedicated to supporting Lane County survivors of sexual violence, and to preventing sexual violence in our communities.

Staff

Martina Shabram, PhDExecutive Director 541.221.3308she/her pronouns

Kaelyn Kirkpatrick, MADeputy Director541.603.8715they/them pronouns

Evelin Damian Ramirez, MSWAssociate Director (Programs) (541) 603-8177she/her/ella pronouns

Syd ReedPrevention and Development Supervisor541-517-5409she/they pronouns

Elle BelfattoStability Services Coordinator541-600-0824they/she pronouns

Andoení VerdugoLatine Community Coordinator/Coordinadora de la Comunidad Latine(541) 603-8093ella/she/her pronouns

Elleot GordonOutreach and Youth Advocacy Coordinator(541) 603-6148she/her pronouns

Gisela CerratosSurvivor Access Coordinator541.731.4393she/her/ella pronouns

Madi PotterLegal Services & Systems Navigation Coordinator541-731-2358she/her pronouns

Nimisha JainSupport Group Coordinator(541) 999-2316she/her pronouns

Board of Directors

Dr. Lauren Buse, FNP-C, SANE-A, SANE-P, OR-SANEBoard Presidentshe/her pronouns

With my doctorate of nursing practice, I work as a primary care provider with specialized training in caring for survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, elder abuse, and strangulation. I’m passionate about survivor-centered care and dedicated to building stronger systems for prevention and healing. Originally from Nebraska, I now call Oregon home, where I live with my wonderful spouse. I’m honored to serve with SASS and support its mission to empower survivors and strengthen our community.

You can email the Board of Directors at the address listed above; we will try to get back to you within a week. If you are trying to contact SASS about services, please call their business line at 541-484-9791.

Selena Portillo-JensenBoard Vice Presidentshe/her/ella pronouns

Hannah FlierBoard Secretaryshe/her pronouns

Hannah is a registered nurse at Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon where she works in both case management and direct patient care. She’s proud to work for an organization that is earnest in its efforts to engage in anti-oppression work through delivery of high-quality care to patients from population groups that have been traditionally marginalized and neglected in medical settings. She loves working with teens and young adults in particular, and learns from them daily. Prior to becoming a BSN/RN, she earned a Master’s in Art History at the University of Oregon. She also volunteers with Occupy Medical at the Eugene Mission, providing direct care to shelter guests. She is the co-creator of a local burlesque group, Moxie Dance Collective. When she’s not in the dance studio she enjoys being outdoors with her friends, family, and two smart and hilarious children. She’s thrilled to join the accomplished Board of Directors for SASS and to contribute to the prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence through education, and to restoration and justice for survivors.

Angie PeatowBoard Treasurershe/her pronouns

Angie Peatow has lived in Eugene practically her entire adult life. She moved here to finish an undergraduate degree, stuck around for an MBA, and after stints as a financial analyst at manufacturing firms, she now does her financial analysis for her alma mater, the University of Oregon. Along with her fondness for SASS, she finds herself volunteering for work towards social justice and education. She loves live music and dancing, even though her two sons will not attend any shows with her.

Susan Laxshe/her pronouns

Susan has worked as a psychotherapist in a variety of mental health settings over the past 25 years. Prior to that she was a speech pathologist. Her work milieus include rape crisis centers, a psychiatric hospital, a community mental health center, a rehabilitation hospital, and services for the homeless. Along with her enthusiasm for all things SASSy, her passions are Argentine tango, community activism, live theater, & travelling.

Lisa Daleyshe/her pronouns

Katie Hallshe/her pronouns

Micah Howeshe/her pronouns

Elly Maloneyshe/her pronouns

Kasia MlynskiBoard President Emeritus (Non-Voting Member)she/her pronouns

Kasia grew up in Hillsboro, Oregon. She graduated from University of Redlands in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Global Business. In 2010, Kasia moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon School of Law. During law school, she volunteered at Lane County Victim Services and participated in the Domestic Violence Clinic. After law school, Kasia clerked for the Honorable Charles Zennaché at the Lane County Circuit Court. She then spent seven years representing  survivors at the UO Domestic Violence Clinic, Student Survivor Legal Services. In 2021, Kasia joined Oregon Law Center/Lane County Legal Aid and now represents survivors in family law and protective order matters. Kasia is passionate about working with the community to prevent sexual violence and provide trauma-informed services to survivors.