Meet The Team
AVFTI Board Members
Jamie Sivrais
AVFTI Founder/Executive Director
Communications Coordinator, Women's Crisis Center
Jamie Sivrais founded AVFTI in 2012 and has worked for Women's Crisis Center since 2015. He is passionate about preventing violence, supporting people who have been impacted by it, and shifting the cultural and societal norms that support it. He's a musician, an avid collector of Ninja Turtles, a drinker of (too much) coffee, and he goes all-out to celebrate the Christmas season. Jamie believes storytelling has real power to heal us, to connect us, and to help us better know ourselves.
Eric Boggs
AVFTI Vice-Chair
Staff Software Engineer, P&G
Eric is a Staff Software Engineer for Procter & Gamble and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a passion for technology and social good. In 2012, Eric co-founded A Voice for the Innocent to provide digital tools that help empower victims of sexual violence. As a long time technical instructor, Eric has taught web development principles to over 200 students to increase minority representation in STEM fields.
Jacqui Sweeney
AVFTI Volunteer Director
EL Teacher
Jacqui began as the first out-of-state volunteer in 2013 and took over as Volunteer Director in January 2018. She has a M.ED in ESL teaching and is lucky to work with the best kids! You may find Jacqui reading, crafting or taking her dog Julez on walks when she is not working or volunteering for AVFTI.
Shane Hutton
AVFTI Development Committee Chair
Business Development Manager, Avery Dennison
Shane is a graduate from Xavier University where he received both his BA and MBA. He joined the board of AVFTI in December 2019 and focuses on development. Shane is a proud dog dad, Patriots fan, and less proud craft beer glutton.
Lindsey Burns
AVFTI Strategy & Insights Committee Chair
Clinical Program Manager, Myriad Genetics
Lindsey is a passionate believer in giving back to the community. In December of 2019, she decided that fostering dogs and organizing events for mental health awareness was not enough and joined the AVFTI board. When not working, Linsey spends her time with her husband and dogs watching bad TV, supporting local breweries, and baking homemade dog treats.
Cierra Clymer
AVFTI Board Member
Director of International Business Development, REDI Cincinnati
Cierra Clymer joined the AVFTI board in 2020 and serves on the Strategy & Insights and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committees. Committed to community engagement and improvement, Cierra spends her days working for REDI Cincinnati - a private not-for-profit economic development organization. Cierra is based in Cincinnati, Ohio with her partner, Tony, and their dog, Dallas.
Devin Lally
AVFTI Board Member
Technical Account Management, dunnhumby
Devin is a tech-nerd at heart, dedicating her career to customer-centered data initiatives along with using her skills to assist local non-profits, including her current board position at AVFTI and serving on the Technology Committee. This University of Cincinnati graduate is an outdoor adventurer, spending weekends and vacations outside hiking, biking, and trail running. Devin always looks forward to a weekend off the grid with her partner Luke and rescue dog Kylo.
Stephanie Medvetz
AVFTI Board Member
Criminal Justice Analyst
Previously a volunteer crisis counselor with Crisis Text Line, Stephanie joined the AVFTI volunteer team in 2018. Shortly after joining, Stephanie stepped into the role of Day Captain and remained on the executive volunteer team until she joined the AVFTI Board in January 2021. A graduate of Stockton University, Stephanie works in the criminal justice field by day and strives to help others in her free time. Stephanie enjoys crafting, spending time with her fur baby Paxton, and traveling. Stephanie has a dream of visiting all 50 states and all 7 continents.
Ashley Lynch
AVFTI Board Member
Senior Accountant
Ashley is University of Cincinnati graduate with BA in Accounting and Information Systems. When she is not working as a senior accountant for a large Cincinnati based construction company, she is mom to boy girl twin toddlers (and a super cute pup!), attending shows her musician husband performs in, and hobbies in crafts, healthy cooking, and beauty industry. Ashley has been apart of AVFTI since 2014 and joined the board in early 2020.
Stacey Walden
AVFTI Board Member
Director of Public Education & Community Engagement, Women's Crisis Center
Stacey works for the Women's Crisis Center as the Director of Public Education and Community Engagement. Through her position, she is able to work with the Center's college program as well as the rural community, both in the prevention/education services as well as the intervention/direct services. Stacey joined the AVFTI board to help with development, specifically grant writing.
Alison Kaufman
AVFTI Board Member
Director of Programs, Magnified Giving
Adriana Bitoun
AVFTI Board Member
Founder, Para Mujeres Emprendedoras LLC
AVFTI Volunteer Leads
Natalie Madl
Day Captain
Clinical Research Coordinator
Natalie joins the AVFTI team from Ohio where she works as a research coordinator full-time. She first joined AVFTI as a volunteer three years ago, and now serves as a Day Captain. Natalie also enjoys serving as an AVFTI mentor where she works with new story volunteers.
Rustin Clark
Day Captain
Mental Health Therapist
Rustin started volunteering with AVFTI at the start of 2020 and now serves as a Day Captain. She also serves as a mentor in the new volunteer mentoring program to help volunteers adapt to the process. Rustin has really enjoyed her experience with AVFTI and encourages anyone who wants to volunteer alongside a close welcoming community to join!
Alyssa Robbins
Day Captain, Mentorship Program Lead
Video News Editor
Alyssa has been working with AVFTI since August of 2016. She started out as a story volunteer and then quickly became more involved as a Day Captain. Alyssa continues to stay involved in her 5th year with AVFTI because "it is so much fun"!
Julia Mandel
Volunteer Engagement
Director of Agent Experience, Future Lawyer
Julia works behind the scenes for AVFTI, ensuring volunteers (the most important part of AVFTI) are recognized for their hard work. She also keeps track of responses to stories so that volunteer prizes can be sent out! She is passionate about helping the underdog, which is why she is studying to become a lawyer. Most of Julia's time is spent with her dog, reading, or going to concerts.
Delaney Stahley
Volunteer Coordinator
Outreach Coordinator
Delaney has been the volunteer coordinator since 2019. When she isn't working on AVFTi, she loves music, writing, and playing with her dogs. Delaney also does outreach for another local organization that provides services for sexual assault victims.
Ashley Garcia
Day Captain
Ashley first became a volunteer with AVFTI in May of 2017 and by February of 2018 became a Day Captain and has been one ever since. Prior to AVFTI, she also volunteered for two crisis centers and worked with children. Along with her volunteer roles, Ashley has a bachelor's degree in psychology.
Kelly
Day Captain
Art Director
Kelly has been a volunteer with AVFTI since 2016. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and her dog. Kelly is also a published photographer and loves hiking and camping in her free time.
Leah C.
Day Captain
Leah started volunteering in December 2017 and became a Day Captain in 2019. She feels she found her voice by sharing on AVFTI and is passionate about validating survivors and helping people feel less alone. Outside of AVFTI, Leah's hobbies are writing, reading, cooking, and listening to music and podcasts.