Professional Staff

Ada Gregory - Director

Responsibilities include overseeing the Women's Center and Sexual Assault Support Services.

Sheila Broderick - Sexual Assault Support Services Coordinator

I am trained to provide therapy or counseling for men and women who have been victimized by interpersonal violence (relationship violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment and stalking) either while enrolled at Duke or prior to attending Duke University. If you are not interested in therapy, I can also assist you to make a safety plan, request a room reassignment or inquire about academic extensions. You might ask “How will talking about it make me feel better?” It’s a good question. Here’s what the research says – when something bad happens to us, most of us talk to somebody about it – usually friends. Many people report a feeling of relief from “getting it off their chests” if the person they have told is non-judgmental and supportive. But, that is often not enough. A well-trained therapist listens, yes, but more importantly, a well trained therapists asks questions in such a way to help you reframe your thoughts that are driving anxiety and depression. The sooner after a trauma occurs that you receive treatment, the better the long term outcomes, but it is never too late.

Erin Stephens - Program Coordinator

Responsibilities include working with students and colleagues to plan, implement and evaluate the Women's Center general education programming. Areas of focus are women's leadership and mentoring, health, and equity across gender, race, sexual identity, and class.

Martin Liccardo - Gender Violence Prevention Specialist

provides prevention education, training, and services related to gender based violence for the Duke community. Gender-based violence encompasses relationship violence, childhood sexual abuse, rape/sexual assault, stalking, pornography, prostitution and trafficking. This position works to: 1) create a safer, and more supportive environment on campus through comprehensive programming designed to engage students, particularly men, in long-term, high dosage programs related to reducing and eliminating gender-based violence on campus, 2) develop and implement a campus-wide plan to integrate this work into existing systems, including Student Health, Housing, Law Enforcement, etc., and 3) coordinate gender based violence prevention efforts across campus through multidisciplinary and cross-departmental cooperative efforts.

Megan Parry - Office Coordinator

Responsible for all office systems and procedures, budget tracking and reconciliation, financial forms and expenditures. Maintain the book exchange and lounge reservations. Keep track of student payroll, train students and volunteers in office procedures. Lend support for programming.

Gracie Dog - Director of Canine Services