Point Park University Office of Violence Against Women

Building a Safer Campus

The Point Park University Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) assures resources for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking are being provided to students through campus departments and external resources. The Campus Program Grant from the Department of Justice allows our office to advocate for students on campus by offering events, training, and awareness in crimes against women.  The office does not provide services directly. We provide referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. We are committed to providing these services to our entire campus community. 

 

Meet the Staff

Maria Lewis
Project Director

Maria began working at Point Park University in August of 2022 as the Project Director for The Campus Program grant and part-time faculty. Maria is skilled in leadership, public administration, program implementation, child advocacy, public speaking, facilitation, diversity & inclusion, and workshop development. She has worked with many organizations and government agencies including the Mayor’s Office, City Planning, and City Council in the City of Pittsburgh, CASA of Allegheny County, and was the founder of Promised Beginnings. Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration with a minor in Legal Studies and Certificate in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh. She attended the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) in Public Policy Management for one year and received her Masters in Education from Point Park University. She is continuing her studies at Point Park University to receive her doctorate in Education Leadership & Administration. 

 

 

 

 

Marley Parker
Intern

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allicia Broyard
Intern

 

 

 

 

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