Institutional Courage: Creating a Culture of Respect
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Join Culture of Respect for an insightful webinar designed for institutional leaders and professionals in higher education. This session will explore the critical role of leadership in shaping effective sexual violence prevention and response initiatives. Participants will learn to recognize the influence of leaders in this context, differentiate between compliance requirements and the benefits of exceeding them, and understand the value of engaging external experts in developing robust prevention strategies. Additionally, attendees will gain a deeper insight into the advantages of becoming a participating NASPA Culture of Respect Collective institution.
Jessica Henault
Program Coordinator for NASPA's Culture of Respect Collective
NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Jessica Henault, MS (she/her) is NASPA’s program coordinator for the Culture of Respect Collective. Before joining NASPA, Jessica was Kansas State University’s first violence prevention specialist, where she developed and implemented a university-wide violence prevention plan. She is passionate about improving the safety and well-being of college campuses and holds a master’s degree in Counseling and Student Development. Currently, Jessica is a doctoral student at Kansas State University studying Prevention Sciences, focusing her research on the intersection of sexuality, sexual agency, and political resistance within erotic fanfiction.
Nancy Gonzalez Reyes
EOP STEM Counselor and Academic Success Coach
UC Santa Cruz
Nancy Gonzalez Reyes is an EOP STEM Counselor and Academic Success Coach at UC Santa Cruz, where she supports students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds in navigating their academic journeys. With seven years of experience in both K–12 and higher education, Nancy is passionate about equity, access, and student empowerment. As a first-generation college graduate and daughter of immigrant parents, she is deeply committed to breaking down systemic barriers and fostering inclusive educational environments.
Nancy earned her B.A. in History and Education from UC Santa Cruz and recently completed her M.Ed. in Higher Education with a focus on Student Engagement at Pennsylvania State University. She strives to be a trusted resource and advocate for students, offering guidance and creating supportive spaces where they can thrive.