Merril Cousin, Signing Off
I am so proud of the work we have been able to do together over the last two and a half decades to greatly expand the services available to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our communities.
A Heartfelt Farewell from Merril Cousin
It is with a mix of excitement and sadness that I am sharing the news that I have made the difficult decision to move on from my position as Executive Director of the Coalition next June.
Courage is Contagious.
Twenty-seven years ago, Anita Hill J.D. testified in front of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee on the confirmation of Judge Clarence Thomas. Last week, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified […]
Letter from Merril Cousin, Executive Director
In this moment, I am sitting in my backyard. I can feel—and see—a slight breeze pass through. The neighborhood trees rustle, and the sunlight leaves the ground dappled. My ginger […]
A Letter From Merril: Fall is the Time for Action
Dear Friends, Boo! I hope this day of ghosts, goblins, and pumpkins galore finds you delighting in the bounty of fall. Fall has always been my favorite time of year […]
Self-Care, Celebration, Sabbatical
Dear Friends, Self-care. It’s easier in theory than in practice. But in a field where burnout and turnover are high, it’s crucial for that theory to become practice. And I […]
A letter from our Executive Director, Winter 2016
Dear Friends, I love this week. I love this week because at long last, the Winter Solstice is here. We’ve had a dark few months, but in this moment, we […]
A Letter from Our Executive Director, Fall 2016
Dear Coalition Supporters, Where did September go? As is often the case, Fall has kicked off a busy and exciting time here at the Coalition. Early last month, we got […]
A Letter from Our Executive Director, Summer 2016
Dear Coalition Supporters, It’s impossible to start any letter right now without first acknowledging that we’re all still reeling from the mass murder in Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub. This horror […]