Rachel sees both children & adults and is in our Winfield office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rachel has been working as a counselor for nine years. She specializes in treating survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Rachel is passionate about creating a safe, affirming space for teens and adults of all genders, races, classes, and…
You might want to work with Allison if you’re a self-proclaimed overthinker, or you’ve experienced shame about your body and/or sexuality because of the sexual trauma you’ve experienced. Allison has been with the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) since 2018, and in the role of adult therapist since 2020. She received both her undergraduate…
Jane recently retired after twenty-seven years as a Court Services Officer in Sedgwick County District Court. After retirement, she joined WASAC’s team of advocates in Sumner & Cowley Counties in the spring of 2024. In her former career, she served eight years in the Probation Department followed by nineteen years in Family Court Services where…
Bilingual: English and Spanish Esmeralda Castillo started working for the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center in 2022 as a bilingual advocate. She provides services and support to survivors in Sumner & Cowley Counties. Esmeralda is passionate about her work and believes wholeheartedly that survivors deserve unwavering support. Esmeralda is currently studying to get a degree…
Kami has worked for the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center for over 12 years. Kami first began working for WASAC in 2005 as an Advocate. In 2007 Kami was the first advocate to work at Sedgwick County Courthouse as a Protection Order Advocate, assisting local survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking seeking…
Amy started her career with WASAC as a volunteer in 2005, returned as part-time Advocate in 2013 and accepted a full time position in 2015. Amy is passionate about building connections in the community and exploring new, innovative ways she can assist survivors as they move through their healing journey. Humbled by her work with…
Pictured left to right Susan, Aubrey, Brad, and Karis WASAC has a team of 7 part-time hotline advocates. These are the primary advocates who are responding to our 24-hotline and medical advocacy calls. They work diligently to make sure every call is answered. They can assist survivors with crisis intervention strategies, resources, safety planning, and…
Leslie joined the WASAC team in 2023 as the Campus Advocate, working closely with local universities and organizations to provide comprehensive support and resources to survivors. Leslie graduated from Kansas State University with bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Social Transformation Studies. She is dedicated to helping survivors on their healing journeys and understanding the effects…
Mariah is a dedicated advocate whose passion lies at the intersection of LGBTQ+ rights, survivor advocacy, and mental health awareness. Mariah has been with the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) since 2021, starting with a focus on outreach to LGBTQ+ and incarcerated survivors. They have bachelor’s degrees in psychology and gender, women, and sexuality…
Bilingual: English and Spanish Jennifer first started her career with the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center in 2020 as the Bilingual Advocate. While she enjoys working with survivors and their families from all walks of life, she particularly loves to be able to connect with the Hispanic community and help overcome barriers using her native…