Jen August: Director
Jen August has worked in the field of relationship abuse and sexual violence for over 25 years. She has a Masters degree in Community Counseling and is a North Carolina Professional Mental Health Counselor Associate and Victim Services Practitioner. She specializes in the psychological impact of interpersonal trauma on people's lives. Jen oversees the violence prevention program, including the peer education program, as well as coordinating all crisis response and case management for victims and their loved ones following an assault, abuse, stalking or harassment incident.
910.962.2611
augustj@uncw.edu
Tania Smith: Lead Advocate
Tania Smith has been serving in the field of interpersonal violence since 2017 with Wilmington’s Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center programs. Tania earned her Bachelors degree in Criminology at UNCW and is currently enrolled in UNCW’s Masters in Social Work program. Tania provides crisis counseling and advocacy services to students, faculty, and staff impacted by sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and harassment. She also acts as a supervisor for advocacy staff and is dedicated to continuing to build strong relationships with UNCW campus and community partners.
910.962.7939
smithtb@uncw.edu
Caitlin Annas: Advocate
Caitlin Annas graduated from UNCW with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and is currently enrolled in the UNCW Masters in Social Work program. She joined CARE in 2015 as a student Peer Educator prior to being hired on as an Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator where she educated the UNCW community on consent, healthy relationships, bystander intervention and supporting survivors. In 2022, Caitlin changed her role to utilize her extensive knowledge on dynamics of interpersonal violence to offer crisis support and case management to survivors and their loved ones as CARE's Victim Advocate.
910.962.7004
annasc@uncw.edu
Diamond Haywood: Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator
Diamond Haywood is the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator for CARE. She graduated from UNCW with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and is ecstatic to be back with her fellow Seahawks. While obtaining her degree Diamond worked within the CARE office as a CARE Peer Educator and later had the privilege to work within DVSS (Domestic Violence Shelter and Services). Diamond is currently working on her Masters in Social Work at Grand Canyon University in their online program. She is passionate about being the change she wants to see in the world by educating students, faculty, and staff on consent, healthy relationships, and how to help someone who has disclosed.
910.962.7514
haywooddl@uncw.edu
Malin Heppert: Healthy Masculinity Program Coordinator
Malin is the Healthy Masculinity Program Coordinator for CARE. He recently graduated from UNCW with a degree in Public Health and is excited to be back at the university working with students in a professional role. During his time at UNCW, he was involved in organizations such as the Association for Entertainment, Athletic Marketing, and the Chancellor's Student Advisory Council, as well as assisting in faculty research and interning with UNCW's Environmental Health and Safety aimed at helping students at the university across various sectors. Malin is dedicated to promoting, educating, and encouraging healthy masculinity for all students at UNCW with the goal of reducing interpersonal violence on campus and in the community.
910.962.2042
heppertm@uncw.edu
Administrative Specialist: Vacant
The Administrative Specialist is the first point of contact, creating a welcoming environment for students, staff and faculty. The specialist also provides secretarial, administrative, research and technical support to the CARE staff, including the Director.
910.962.2273
