Expert Details
Sexual Assault, Abuse and Harassment
ID: 738055
Pennsylvania, USA
Ms. Expert is an internationally recognized author, activist, and educator around technology, safety, and healthy relationships. She has appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine, The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC Nightly News, CNBC Talk Live, CNN, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, Later Today, MSNBC, Entertainment Tonight, and other national television programs. Katie is the subject of an HBO movie and has lectured at over 5000 schools and universities around the world. Ms. Expert is the founder of the Take Back the Night Foundation, which is an international organization working to end sexual violence, support survivors, and raise awareness.
Ms. Expert has assisted the US Department of Education in developing and providing programs to women in high-risk communities. Her testimony on Capitol Hill was instrumental in the passage of federal student safety legislation. She has presented to the Division 1 Basketball Coaches at the Final Four, to the top 200 officers of the Department of Defense at the Pentagon, and to Chinese Delegates at the UN. In 2007, Coe College awarded her an honorary doctorate for her extensive work on student safety and public service.
Professional Interests:
Sexual Misconduct Policies and Response
Technology Use and Abuse
Student and Campus Safety
Title IX, Sexual Harassment
Victims’ Rights and Advocacy
Bullying, Harassment and Cyber-Misconduct
Gender Issues and Discrimination
Research Supported Educational Strategies
Risk Management
Human Resources and Employee Training
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2009 | Degree: Honorary Doctorate | Subject: Public Service | Institution: Coe College |
| Year: 1994 | Degree: BS | Subject: Public Policy | Institution: The College of William & Mary |
| Year: 1994 | Degree: BS | Subject: Women's Studies | Institution: The College of William & Mary |
Work History
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| Years: 2021 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Executive Producer | Department: |
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| Years: 2018 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
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| Years: 2014 to 2018 | Employer: Think2Wellness | Title: President | Department: |
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| Years: 2005 to 2015 | Employer: DragonFly Learning | Title: Executive Director | Department: |
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| Years: 1994 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Founder | Department: Leadership |
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| Years: 1999 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Exec Director | Department: Leadership |
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Career Accomplishments
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| Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Chapter The Forum of Executive Women, Philadelphia Chapter National Organization for Victims Assistance, Lifetime Member |
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| Sexual Assault Victim Response Counselor, Virginian’s Allied Against Sexual Assault Certification Program |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| 1. Japan-US Senate Scholarship for Ambassador Youth Exchange Program Award Recipient 2. COAR Respect Award, Campus Organized Against Rape 3. Finalist, Harry S. Truman National Scholarship Award 4. Young Feminist of the Year, National Organization for Women 5. Phi Beta Kappa 6. Service Award, Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity 7. Safe, Intelligent, Decision Making Award, Delta Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity 8. Bringing Leaders and Students Together, Greek Blast Leadership Conference; Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO 9. Promoting Infinity Dignity and Worth Award, Respect Program Advisory Council, United States Corps of Cadets, United States Military Academy at West Point, 4 years 10. Inaugural Year of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Celebration, Keynote Trainer, United States Department of Defense, Certificate of Appreciation 11. First Army Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Award, First United States Army, Lieutenant General Thomas G. Miller Commanding 12. United States Secretary of the Air Force, Letter of Commendation and Appreciation. US Air Force Academy Keynote for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 13. Virginia Women’s Suffrage Centennial Agent of Change Award. Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Richmond, VA 14. TedX Talk at Wake Forest University. Winston-Salem, NC. 15. National Organization for Victims Assistance Edith Surgan Victim Activist Award |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Publications: 24 Books and Book Chapters: 2 Manuals and Survey Instruments: 18 Multimedia: 8 TV, Film, Podcast, Radio, Webcast, & Theatre: 18 Newspaper Interviews & Features (selected): 22 Media Appearances (selected): 25 |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has helped over 2 dozen attorneys with their various cases over the last 30 years. |
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| Speaking and Training (selected): 192 |
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| EDITORSHIPS Editor-in-Chief, Sexual Misconduct Source Book for Schools, 2 years Editor-in-Chief, Cyber-Compendium for Parents and Teachers, 3 years Editor-in-Chief, Take Back the Night Guidebook Editor-in-Chief, Think2Wellness Character Curriculum Series Editor-in-Chief, Cyber-Smarts for Families |
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| SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERNATIONAL - US Ambassador to India. Addressing sexual violence. What can we learn from the United States? - Keynote Presenter and Instructor. United Nations Outreach to China. “Addressing Sexual Violence: What Can be Learned from Efforts the United States?” United Nations, New York City - Safety for Women Event, Pakistan. UNICEF - 10 Points of International Light. Global Outreach to End Sexual Violence by Take Back The Night International Summit to End Sexual Violence. Executive Director. Fordham University, Rose Hill Campus. New York, NY - Global Virtual Take Back The Night Event. Director. Presenter. x4 - Keynote Presenter. NGAGE: Next Generation Advocates for Gender Equity. India. Webcast - Global Virtual Take Back The Night Event. Director. Presenter. Webcast NATIONAL - Contributing architect and lobbyist, Campus Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights - Contributor and lobbyist, Student Right to Know and Security Act - Conference Director, Shatter the Silence to Stop the Violence Conference, Take Back The Night Foundation and Avon Foundation for Women - Lead Consultant, U.S. Campaign about Violence Against Women, Tour of India with U.S. Ambassador to India - Event Director for 10 Points of Light to Take Back The Night- ongoing annual event. - Director and Producer. “Jump Start Java Webinar Lecture and Discussion Series.” Forum of Executive Women, Philadelphia Chapter - Event Director for Featured Charity, Hoopsville Classic Basketball Tournament, Stevenson University - Director, 10 Points of Light National Event - Shine Your Light National Yoga Event, Director. Presenter. Webcast - Shine Your Light National Yoga Event, Director. Webcast STATE - Virginians Allied Against Sexual Violence, Certification Program - Avalon: The Center for Women and Children, Volunteer Rape Crisis Counselor; Williamsburg, VA; 4 years - Rally for Red Dance Performance Benefit. Megan Curet Performance; New York, NY CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Delegate, Sexual Assault Response Task Force, Cornell University, 2 years - (undisclosed position), Students Helping Others to Understand Trauma (SHOUT) LOCAL: - School Leadership Committee, Wayne Elementary School, 2 years - Landscape Committee Chair, Brooke Farm Home Owners Association, 2 years |