Jen August has worked in the field of relationship abuse and sexual violence for over 25 years. She has a master's degree in Community Counseling and is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor 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.
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.
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.
Diamond Haywood works as the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator for CARE. She is a graduate of UNCW, where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Social Work. She is very excited to be back working with her fellow Seahawks. While she was studying for her degree, Diamond worked at the CARE office as a CARE Peer Educator. Later, she was privileged to work at DVSS (Domestic Violence Shelter and Services) as a Shelter Advocate. Diamond continued her education by earning a Masters in Social Work from Grand Canyon University through their online program in 2023, and she is now a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate. Her passion lies in being a positive force for change by educating students, faculty, and staff on consent, healthy relationships, and how to provide support to someone who has experienced interpersonal violence.
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.
Maylen is the Office Manager for CARE. Maylen earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from UNCW, where she minored in Gender Studies and was an Ambassador for the Gender Studies & Research Center. Additionally, Maylen aided in faculty research as a Research Assistant, studying undergraduate college students’ perceptions on cyberstalking. As the Office Manager, Maylen is the first point of contact for all who visit the CARE office, creating a welcoming environment for students, staff, and faculty. She provides secretarial, administrative, research and technical support to the CARE staff, including the Director.
Call our 24/7 hotline to be connected to an advocate immediately at 910.512.4821.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: The CARE Office is located on the second floor of DePaolo Hall, across from the Student Health Center
Appointments can be made by walking into the office or by phone.