The CCASA committee members are engaged in important, focused work that benefits our membership. Each committee is open to CCASA members, and we are always looking for new committee members. Please see the “Contact” link to request more information about joining a committee or making a recommendation.
Currently Active Committees
Public Policy
Visit our Public Policy page here
The Public Policy Committee works to influence the legislature on issues surrounding sexual violence and related issues. The committee reviews state policies concerning sexual assault survivors, services, and various agencies, as well as representing CCASA membership’s perspective and policy concerns. The Public Policy committee may convene more frequently during the legislative session on an as-needed basis.
Committee Chair: Jennifer Eyl, Esq.
Staff: Program Manager
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is comprised of general CCASA members and all Regional Representatives elected by CCASA membership. General CCASA members are also welcome to participate on the Membership Committee. This committee assists with development and coordination of regional meetings twice each year (May and November) and the annual statewide membership meeting. The committee works with staff to recruit members in their region and communicate the needs of members across the state.
Committee Chair: Regional Representative
Staff: Outreach Coordinator
Regional Representatives
Starting January 2010, any CCASA member can be a Regional Representative and it is not required to also be a Board member (although these positions are open to Board members as well). If you are interested in learning more about being a CCASA Regional Representative, please contact Erin Jemison at director@ccasa.org or 303-839-9999. You may also download the job description and application below and submit your completed application to director@ccasa.org.
Regional Representatives are part of CCASA’s Membership Committee which is staffed by the Outreach Coordinator and meets monthly via phone. Regional meetings are held twice annually in May and November.
Regional Rep Job Description
Regional Rep Application
Regional Map
Central/Metro Region:
Vacant
Northeast Region:
Lynda Nielsen, Executive Director
Alternatives to Violence, Loveland
Northeast Region:
Cassie Todd, Therapist
Centennial Mental Health Center, Inc., Hillrose
Southeast Region:
Dena Rodriguez, Executive Director
Pueblo Rape Crisis Services, Pueblo
Southwest Region:
Ashley Lopes, Executive Director
Tu Casa, Alamosa
Northwest Region:
Casey Wolfington, Licensed Psychologist & Clinical Coordinator
Bright Future Foundation, Eagle County
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Committee
The Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Planning Committee is comprised of CCASA members and relevant staff and is generally activated in December of each year to begin planning for the following April’s activities. This committee creates and implements a statewide SAAM theme, messaging, events, and other materials for distribution to CCASA membership.
Staff: Outreach Coordinator
Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2012
The current SAAM webpage with resources and event information for April 2012 is not available.
Public Outreach Committee
The Public Outreach Committee (POC) is comprised of CCASA members and partners and is staffed by the Outreach Coordinator. The POC works on special projects related to public outreach for CCASA and our membership in order to further our mission throughout the state. Projects of the POC will include:
- Statewide media and educational campaign focused on expanding the face of who the public understands victims to be and addressing how service providers can better serve victims of sexual assault.
- Developing talking points and messaging to convey CCASA mission to various groups.
- Developing media relationships and driving the media message about sexual violence in Colorado.
- Helping to implement the CCASA outreach plan.
- Engaging CCASA Survivor Task Force in outreach planning and projects.
Staff: Outreach Coordinator
Survivor Task Force
The Survivor Task Force (STF) is comprised of women and men who identify themselves as a victim/survivor of sexual abuse/violence or as the partner or family members of a victim/survivor of sexual violence. Members are not expected to publicly identify themselves as a survivor. Each person contributes to the task force in his/her own way. While STF is a safe place for survivors, please note that it is not a support group. The purpose of the Survivor Task Force is to provide an ongoing dialogue between victims/survivors and CCASA on various topics and issues. We hope that this group will participate in our mission to end sexual violence by reviewing CCASA brochures and materials to ensure that they are victim/survivor sensitive, providing CCASA with feedback regarding existing and proposed programs and services, reviewing PSAs or other media efforts, giving media interviews, speaking to community groups when requested, testifying at public hearings at the legislature, and/or writing letters to the editor.
Staff: Program Manager
Currently Inactive Committees
The following committees are currently inactive and are in the process of rebuilding.
Community Accountability/Inclusiveness Committee
The Inclusiveness Committee works to ensure that the organization is operating in a way that is inclusive of all communities.The messaging and support services provided to the community need to be inclusive so every survivor will be able to access culturally relevant support and prevention services. The committee also oversees CCASA’s structure for creating a non-oppressive work environment, one which is conducive to individuality and cultural differences.
Chair: CCASA Member
Staff: Executive Director
Rural Issues Committee
The Rural Issues Committee is currently rebuilding and works specifically to bring the needs of rural committees to the forefront.
Chair: CCASA Member
Staff: Executive Director
