Paris aims to create environments for communities to have generative conflict and discourse so that we can interrupt racism and gender violence systemically and interpersonally. They bring over a decade of experience intersecting their skills in discourse facilitation, workforce development, homelessness and violence prevention with a transformative, inclusive, and equitable lens.

Paris‘ experiences working within and consulting across social service industries has been a cornerstone of their passion for transforming how we do justice work… “If we aim to end racism and gender violence, we have to seek transformation from within the movement and adjacent organizations as well… we are not exempt just because we want to help.” As a Black, Multi-ethnic, Non-binary, Survivor, Artist, Social Service Provider their goal is to help us co-create liberation and wellbeing at all intersections. On a personal note, they play and coach volleyball, practice hula, and can’t resist pastries, stories, people… don’t be shy, say “hi.”

Amarinthia’s professional experience over the last 20 years has been rooted in upholding the self-determination of survivors of gender-based violence and supporting survivors from QTBIPOC, bi+, and queer communities. Her early work in the anti-sexual violence movement in the rural South informs much of her lens on patriarchy, oppression, bodily autonomy, and building community. Her work over the years includes survivor advocacy, support group facilitation, program management, grant writing, policy, and training to the anti-violence field. After living most of her life in small towns in the South, Amarinthia moved to Seattle in 2010. She remains in awe of the PNW mountains and enjoys feminist comic books, bubble tea, camping, and the Planet Earth series. Amarinthia is deeply honored to work with the team at the Coalition and is excited to get to collaborate with the diverse and dedicated community of folks working in the gender-based violence field.

Tracee strives to increase awareness and understanding of the experience of surviving intimate partner violence and post-separation abuse. Her work at CEGV is focused on developing tools and training to improve outcomes for survivors and their children who are engaged in family law matters. Tracee’s background includes survivor advocacy, supervised visitation for domestic violence cases, domestic violence perpetrator treatment, training and consultation, mediation, and nonviolent conflict resolution training. Her doctoral research focus was post-separation battering via access to children and working with men who are abusive. She contributes a strong understanding of the nuances and impacts of domestic violence and the challenges survivors face when trying to achieve safety and stability.

Hannah aims to address the intersections of gender-based violence and systems that affect our communities. She has over 5 years of experience in gender-based violence work as a volunteer advocate, project coordinator, and manager. She has an interdisciplinary background, receiving her MS in Global Engineering and Resilience with a focus on international humanitarian aid and Environmental Justice from the University of Colorado in 2022 and a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Washington in 2024. Hannah is excited to apply community and victim-centered approaches to housing systems, working towards housing justice through her work at the Coalition. Outside of work, you can find her climbing rocks or in the pottery studio.

Harrow has a background in political canvassing, community organizing, crisis intervention, and working with people with disabilities. They are pursuing concurrent master’s degrees in social work and public health, both with a focus on community. They are passionate about creating systems, communities, and organizations that center care and reduce harm. Specifically, they are interested in mentoring, training, and supporting direct service providers and shifting non-profit cultures and power structures toward equitable, rewarding care work. Harrow approaches this work from anti-racist, workers’ rights, and disability justice perspectives. Outside of work, they like to spend time with their pet cats and rats, playing table-top roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, and reading/watching science fiction, fantasy, and horror media. They are also interested in learning how to rollerblade.