Global Virtual
Upcoming Event: April 24, 2025 from 8-9pm EST
Join us for a free international TBTN Event of healing and sharing! Register now to secure your virtual seat.
Schedule
8:00 – Amy Tilton – Welcome
8:03 – Rebecca Coffey – Opening Grounding
8:08 – Maggie Bertrand – Holding TBTN Events & The Importance of Making Space
8:13 – Tawon Green – Original Poetry
8:18 – Sydney Williams – Healing through Nature & Hiking
8:23 – Leah Forney – Survivor Story
8:28 – Madeline Hisamoto – Trauma-Informed Title IX Support
8:33 – Devon Price – Neurodiversity, Trans Identity, and Vulnerability
8:38 – Paarth Goswami – Young Men’s Involvement to Ending Sexual Violence
8:43 – Closing Thoughts from All Presenters
8:57 – Amy Tilton – Conclusion
Apply to Be a Presenter
Take Back The Night is seeking presenters for upcoming TBTN Global Virtual Events. If you can speak to any of the following, or have an idea for an additional topic, we welcome your application.
- Personal survivor story
- Poetry or spoken word – especially on topics of empowerment, healing, etc.
- Artistic expression – original songs, artistic works, etc.
- Grounding exercise – to open and/or close the Event
- Legal support or options for survivors
- Emotional support or options for survivors
- Title IX
- How sexual violence affects your community (example: racial groups, LGBTQ+, etc.)
- Global efforts to end sexual violence
- Men’s involvement in the work to end sexual violence
- Young people in the work to end sexual violence
- Campus advocacy
Event Presenters
Amy Tilton (She/Her)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TAKE BACK THE NIGHT
Amy serves as the Assistant Director for Take Back The Night. Amy coordinates the biannual TBTN Global Virtual Event and manages the TBTN Gear Shop. She provides technical direction to participants and volunteers for national TBTN projects and events, such as the Shine Your Light Yoga Festival. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and professional experience in the medical field, Amy brings a passion for wellness to TBTN. Amy is also the Client Services Director for Campus Outreach Services, where she brings educational programs to schools on Health & Wellness issues, including Consent & Healthy Relationships.
Tawon Green (He/Him)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CLAY COUNSELING FOUNDATION
Tawon Green, a San Bernardino native, graduated from Bethel College with a BA in Psychology. He’s a passionate community leader using poetry and public speaking to inspire people. As Executive Director of Clay Counseling Foundation, he leads as a Restorative Justice facilitator and trainer. He’s also Co-Chair of the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health African American Subcommittee. Tawon has presented at over 80 schools, chaired and emceed cultural competency summits, trained education leaders, and led a Boys to Men program. Helping others overcome adversity and reach their full potential brings him great pride.
Madeline Hisamoto (She/Her)
TITLE IX DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PITZER COLLEGE
Madeline Hisamoto is currently the Title IX Deputy Coordinator at Pitzer College located in Claremont, California. Her role includes overseeing compliance, providing support, and enhancing educational programs related to Title IX. Previously, she spent over seven years working at her alma mater, Azusa Pacific University, as the Judicial Coordinator in the Title IX Oce. There, she conducted investigations, developed training programs, and managed disciplinary procedures. As an undergraduate student, she interned at the Women’s Resource Center on campus which started her journey working with survivors.
Rebecca Coffey (She/Her)
THERAPIST & FOUNDER, BRAVEDANCING
Rebecca Coffey, MEd, MAT, is a clinical mental health counselor, ADTA-registered Dance Movement Therapist, life coach, public speaker, activist for survivors of sexual abuse, and founder of Bravedancing, which offers classes, trainings, private consultations, and retreats in Kripalu Yoga, dance, meditation, and other healing modalities. Background in Public Schools – Rebecca has worked in public schools in the states of Oregon, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. She has held a variety of roles relevant to her current advocacy work for children and adult survivors. She has proudly held the following titles in public school settings: mandated reporter, teacher, mental health counselor/school social worker, ADTA certified dance therapist, yoga and meditation instructor, coach, and mentor.
Sydney Williams (She/They)
FOUNDER, HIKING MY FEELINGS
Sydney Williams is a speaker, author, and founder of Hiking My Feelings, a nonprofit dedicated to nature’s healing power. Her 15-year career in communications has spanned from launching Oscar Mayer’s social media channels to advocating for equitable access to recreational opportunities. She’s passionate about empathetic storytelling and centers curiosity and enthusiasm in her work. Sydney has been featured in HuffPost, Psychology Today, and U.S. News & World Report. She’s also a certified Wilderness First Responder and an instructor at Joshua Tree and Sequoia National Parks. She’s a founding member of the Outdoorist Oath and was nominated for Woman of the Year by San Diego Magazine.
Devon Price (He/Him)
CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Maggie Bertrand (She/Her)
SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION & EDUCATION COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Maggie Bertrand is a recent University of Oregon graduate with a Sociology degree and a Global Studies minor. She’s worked at the Women’s Center for four years, serving as the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator. Maggie led campus and community discussions on sexual violence and domestic abuse, focusing on marginalized groups. She also organized “Take Back The Night,” the university’s largest student event on these issues. Maggie has been interviewed by various media outlets and built relationships with students, staff, and community members. She’s grateful for the empowerment TBTN has given her family, friends, and herself as a survivor of sexual violence and domestic abuse.
Leah Forney (She/Her)
SURVIVOR & AUTHOR
Leah M. Forney is a 9X published author, sought-after speaker, and podcast host. She’s the founder of SAAVE ME, a nonprofit empowering schools, educators, and administrators to create safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for all, especially students in marginalized communities. For the past decade, Leah has used her voice and sexual assault story to lead conversations with politicians, law enforcement, and attorney generals. She’s a go-to speaker for organizations like RAINN and has been featured in publications like the Jackson Press, Dear Katie Podcast, and USA Today.
Paarth Goswami (He/Him)
SCHOOL CAPTAIN, READING SCHOOL
Paarth Goswami is the School Captain at Reading School, an all-boys school in southern England. He leads an initiative with a local girls’ school to better educate young men about real-world issues and address harmful misconceptions that can develop in a single-sex environment.
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