Twitch Guild Partnership
Twitch Guild Partnership
Take Back the Night has partnered with Twitch to bring educational, empowerment-focused sessions directly to their Guild communities — spaces built to support top female, LGBTQ+, Black, and Latino streamers. Because online harassment, and even offline safety risks at conferences and events, are realities many streamers face, our sessions tackle boundaries, safety, sexual harassment, and the policies and protections designed to protect them.
Since launching this partnership, we’ve hosted three sessions — including dedicated programs for Black History Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month — each met with strong engagement and an outpouring of support in the chat. We’re continuing this work with monthly sessions running August through December 2026, and we’re proud to help keep top streamers informed, protected, and empowered.
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2026 Event Schedule for Guild Members
By Invite Only for Twitch Guild Members
February 6, 2026 – Katie Koestner – Personal Story & Survivor Support
February 27, 2026 – Antuan Raimone – Personal Story & Black History Month
April 30, 2026 – Margaret Hoelzer & Kelly Barron – Personal Story & Sexual Assault Awareness Month
August 28, 2026 – Ashley-Lauren Elrod, Tej Alexander, & Aaron Talasnik – Personal Story & Safety for Online Platforms
September 25, 2026 – Rachel Cuda & Brian Flikeid – Intersection of Law Enforcement, Harassment, & Online Crimes
October 30, 2026 – Lizzy Fowler & Anna Andrae – Opting into Challenge & Finding Strength
November 13, 2026 – Lucas Herrera & Dylan Giglio – Young Men’s Perspectives on Ending Sexual Violence
December 11, 2026 – Allie Stulpin & Renee Williams – Legal Options for Survivors of Sexual Violence
2026 Twitch Event Presenters

Katie Koestner (She/Her)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TAKE BACK THE NIGHT
Katie Koestner is the first woman in the United States to speak out nationally and publicly as the victim of campus “date” rape at age 18. Katie has been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine, The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC Nightly News, CNBC Talk Live, CNN, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, Later Today, MSNBC, Entertainment Tonight and other national television programs. Katie is the subject of an HBO movie and has lectured for over 5000 schools and organizations in North America and around the world.

Kelly Barron (She/Her)
SURVIVOR, CHIROPRACTOR, & ATHLETE
Dr. Kelly “Kellfire” Barron, DC, is a dynamic chiropractor and survivor who transformed the scars of a violent assault into a powerful narrative of resilience and empowerment. Dr. Barron has a fierce competitive spirit, shattering expectations with World Record titles in powerlifting, taking on the challenges of American Ninja Warrior, and boldly stepping into the MMA arena. Her relentless spirit dismantles stereotypes, inspiring others to rewrite their own stories of adversity with courage and determination.

Aaron Talasnik (He/Him)
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, NEUMANN UNIVERSITY
Aaron is an esports Professor at Neumann University, adjunct esports Professor at Temple University and Rowan University. Before becoming a professor at Neumann University, Aaron started working in gaming with Nerd Street in 2020. Before that Aaron lead content teams at the Philadelphia 76ers, NBC Sports Philadelphia, and ESPN. During his tenure there, he was awarded six Emmy Awards (3 National Emmy Awards all during his time at ESPN and 3 local – one for NBC Sports Philadelphia, 1 for Nerd Street, and the first event for the Philadelphia 76ers). Aaron’s teaching focuses on experiential learning, and breaking down barriers for every student.

Lizzy Fowler (She/Her)
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER & PROFESSIONAL TRAIL RUNNER
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Fowler is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, ultra-marathoner, and a twice-survivor of sexual violence who has turned profound personal pain into a catalyst for global advocacy. After a career as a Division 1 volleyball player, Lizzy survived a sexual assault—followed by a second attack years later during a training run. Her realization that she could transform the experience rather than be defined by it birthed the “Unsilenced Miles” project. This mission takes a story once meant to be hidden and carries it across high altitude mountains in an attempt to set a 223-mile Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the JMT. By partnering with organizations like Take Back the Night, Lizzy integrates her identity as a filmmaker and elite athlete to break the silence and empower those without a voice.

Dylan Giglio (He/Him)
STUDENT LEADER, ST. PETER’S PREP
Dylan Giglio is a rising senior at Saint Peter’s Prep high school in Jersey city. He is a part of the outdoor track and field team and the manager for the football team. Some of his passions include photography, Lego, football, and community service. In college he hopes to study biology or athletic training.

Antuan Raimone (He/Him)
SPEAKER, AUTHOR, & HAMILTON ACTOR
Antuan is a New York City-based Advocate, Author, TEDx Speaker, and Actor. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, he uses his voice to help those who have not found their own. Author of Becoming Magic: A Path of Personal Reconstruction and affectionately known as Magic, Antuan’s mission as a Soldier of Love is to empower and encourage others to live a whole life. As a professional actor of 20+ years, Antuan has worked as a Universal Swing for the 11x Tony/Pulitzer/Grammy Award winning “Hamilton.” Other career highlights include the 4x Tony Award-winning In the Heights and six years with the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

Ashley-Lauren Elrod (She/Her)
CHILD EXPLOITATION PREVENTION STRATEGIST & FOUNDER, THE MAYA’S MAGIC WORD PROJECT
Ashley-Lauren Elrod is an Emmy-nominated social-impact founder, board-certified mental-health coordinator, and exploitation-prevention strategist working at the intersection of storytelling, policy, and healing. As founder and CEO of Visionary Woman Productions, she builds creative campaigns with nonprofits to safeguard children and dismantle systems of abuse. A Black and Indigenous changemaker and survivor of exploitation, Ashley-Lauren leverages lived experience plus decades of services to advance survivor leadership and equitable media representation. Her flagship early-childhood initiative, The Maya’s Magic Word Project, equips caregivers and educators worldwide with creative tools that teach body autonomy, consent, and empowerment.

Rachel Cuda (She/Her)
CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST
Rachel Cuda made history as the first-ever CIA officer to approach Congress about the Agency’s treatment of sexual assault survivors. Leading generations of other survivors, she helped amplify their stories and became one of only two CIA officers to testify under oath in closed-door hearings. In just eleven months, her advocacy drove landmark legislation in the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), mandating reforms like improved reporting, enhanced victim support, independent investigations and requiring the CIA to establish a dedicated office to address sexual misconduct more effectively. Daughter and wife of Navy SEALs, Rachel continues to serve as a military contractor and speak out on accountability and leadership in challenging environments.

Anna Andrae (She/Her)
MEMBER OF THE SEABIRDS
Anna Andrae is a member of The Seabirds, an all female rowing team preparing to race 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean this December, 2026. When she is not preparing for life at sea, she works as a risk manager in insurance in Zurich, Switzerland, and enjoys every kind of outdoor sports – be it rock climbing, mountaineering or backcountry skiing. She is always on the move with a smile on her face encouraging others to get moving.

Allie Stulpin (She/Her)
ATTORNEY, MOTLEY RICE
Alexandra Stulpin brings nearly a decade of experience litigating medical, human rights and sexual abuse cases in state and federal courts. She uses a trauma-informed approach throughout every stage of the litigation process when representing victims and survivors. Allie also lectures and presents nationally on issues involving institutional sexual abuse and assault litigation. Prior to joining Motley Rice, Allie was part of a national litigation practice focused on representing survivors of sexual and physical assaults in institutional settings. Allie was also a civil litigator at a plaintiff’s firm in Philadelphia, managing all the firm’s sexual abuse cases from initial intake to conclusion, in addition to her catastrophic injury cases.

Margaret Hoelzer (She/Her)
OLYMPIC MEDALIST IN SWIMMING
Margaret Hoelzer is a Double Olympian and three-time Olympic Medalist in Swimming, as well as a former World Record holder. At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she was awarded Silver medals in the 200m Backstroke and the 400m Medley Relay. She also holds a Bronze medal in the 100m Backstroke. Originally from Huntsville Alabama, Margaret attended Auburn University where she was a 22-time All- American and a 6-time National Champion. Margaret is an accomplished public speaker and vocal advocate for victims of sexual abuse, having given speeches on Tedx and at various conferences and fundraisers around the country.

Tejas Alexander (He/Him)
STUDENT & COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCHER
Tejas Alexander is a high school junior and researcher dedicated to leveraging computer science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning for social good. He is passionate about creating tech-driven solutions that prioritize human impact—employing his technical skills, researching algorithms, and building solutions to address societal challenges ranging from sexual violence to healthcare. He also loves to explore all things engineering, including hardware and robotics, and is an avid gamer, musician and aviation enthusiast.

Brian Flikeid (He/Him)
CHIEF OF POLICE, AURELIA/MARCUS POLICE DEPT
Brian serves in a variety of public safety and leadership roles throughout Iowa. He is the Chief of Police for both the Aurelia and Marcus Police Departments and serves as a Medical Examiner Investigator with the Cherokee County Medical Examiner’s Office. In addition to his law enforcement responsibilities, Brian is a Board Member for the Centers Against Abuse & Sexual Assault and serves on the State of Iowa’s Mortality Review Committee as a member of the Child Abuse Assessment Review Sub-Committee. Brian is deeply committed to advocating for crime victims and advancing the education of professionals who respond to sexual assault cases. His dedication to improving victim services and strengthening multidisciplinary responses has earned him national recognition from the United States Attorney’s Office, which honored him as a Hometown Hero.

Lucas Herrera (He/Him)
STUDENT LEADER, ST. MARK'S SCHOOL OF TEXAS
Lucas is a student at an all-boys school located in Dallas, Texas. Lucas is involved in multiple policy initiatives at the local, state, and national levels and is currently an intern for the James Talarico senate campaign. In his free time, he enjoys reading, running, and traveling. This is his second time speaking for TBTN. In the future, he hopes to pursue a career in law.

Renee Williams
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
Renée is the Executive Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime. She also serves as the Director of the National Crime Victim Bar Association, an affiliate program of the National Center. Renée is seasoned in nonprofit leadership, also serving as a board member for Athena International and Voices in Action. Renée is passionate and stays connected to the community as well. She mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteers at Children’s National Hospital, and advocates for children as a court-appointed special advocate. For these efforts, she has been recognized as an Athena Young Professional Finalist, named one of Pittsburgh’s 40 under 40, and received a Jefferson Award.
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