Volunteer Staff

Katie 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.

Sydney, a video editor, earned her B.A. in Digital Media Studies from the University at Buffalo in 2020, complemented by a minor in Photography. Passionate about conveying impactful messages through art, she excels in the full spectrum of media production, handling content creation, camera operation, digital editing, and crafting engaging digital experiences. Committed to video editing, she blends technical expertise with creative storytelling to spark meaningful dialogue and incite positive change. When she’s not editing, you can find her on her family’s alpaca farm.

Mackenzie recently graduated from Simon Fraser University majoring in Women and Gender Studies. Her passion for sexual assault prevention and raising awareness and knowledge about rape culture motivated her to join TBTN. She is currently working on her MFA in Creative Writing, hoping to write books about sexual assault and healing from trauma, that provide strength, understanding, and support to survivors of sexual violence.

Gordon Braxton is a Division Chief with the Department of Defense, and previously served as the Prevention Specialist at Harvard University, where he implemented the University’s violence prevention policies. Gordon completed his undergraduate work at the University of Virginia and has a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Gordon was introduced to the field of sexual violence prevention as a peer educator in an all-male anti-violence group at the University of Virginia. He is also the author of “Empowering Black Boys to Challenge Rape Culture.”

Travis Marshall grew up in an ethnically diverse New Jersey suburb, raised by his hard-working mother who is a domestic violence survivor. He completed a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Massachusetts as a first-generation college student, working professionally in the aerospace industry. Currently, Travis is an instructor, advisor, and administrator at Rosemont College in Pennsylvania. Travis also mentors young men in finding their own path to make reasoned, moral decisions.

Sarah serves as the Associate Director for Take Back the Night. She manages TBTN’s amazing volunteers and exclusive intern program, as well as aids in providing resources to TBTN Chapters and Event Holders worldwide. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies & English from Loyola University Chicago and a Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis from University of Northern Colorado. Sarah works full-time as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, teaching self-advocacy to children with special needs and using the science of behavior to make changes in the world of social justice.

Kyle is currently a Development Associate at Wayfinder Family Services. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2023 with a degree in Political Science. Kyle hopes to become a human rights lawyer in the near future.

Emily is currently a senior at the University of Michigan studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, with a minor in Gender and Health. She joined TBTN in 2020 because of her passion for sexual violence prevention work, and she hopes to bring a trauma-informed perspective to her future career as a medical professional.

Amanda serves as the Program Director for TBTN and is the Title IX Coordinator at Gettysburg College. She oversees campaigns such as 10 Points of Light and Respect My Red. Amanda works tirelessly to assist event holders with planning and organizing their walks, runs, vigils and educational programs. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Shippensburg University and created a Women’s Empowerment Program. She has presented to over 200,000 students and professionals across the country.

Tierra strives to help others become the best version of themselves through education and health and wellness. Professionally she serves as an Assistant Director of Admissions for Central Michigan University. Tierra graduated from Baylor University and is a graduate of the 2011 NCAA Leadership Institute. She also completed the Athlete Development Professional Certification Program with The Wharton School. You can find Tierra teaching regular yoga, meditation, and fitness.