Debra Daniels
Director,  WRC

Debra Daniels, LCSW and Director of the Women’s Resource Center has over 20 years experience in the field of social work. Her areas of expertise include sexual assault, domestic violence and diversity issues. She is well recognized in this community for her integrity as a social worker as well as for being an outspoken advocate for those without voices. Her private business, Umoja, provides risk reduction and diversity classes to the community in an effort to reduce the impact of violence in our culture.

ddaniels@sa.utah.edu

Kristy Bartley
Counseling Coordinator

Kristy Bartley returns to the Women’s Resource Center after a six-year absence. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in western European Medieval History, an M.S. in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. She has experience in both community mental health and university counseling centers and is a licensed psychologist in the state of Utah. She is a graduate of the feminist therapy training program and has been a social justice advocate both on and off campus. Other professional activities include being an anti-bias trainer for the Human Rights Resource Center of Utah in the Salt Lake School district, working with refugee youth in Salt Lake, and doing white privilege training on various university campuses in Utah. She has taught in the public schools and at the University of Utah. She has a passion for empowerment and peace work and is an advocate for animals and the environment.

kbartley@sa.utah.edu

Donna Hawxhurst
Training Coordinator

Donna Hawxhurst, Training Coordinator, is a licensed psychologist in Utah.  She has a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science, a Master of Personnel Services with specialization in Community Mental Health, a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, and is a licensed massage therapist.  Her professional experience includes more than 20 years in Arizona as a feminist multicultural counselor,  trainer, supervisor, and consultant.  She was instrumental in developing the feminist multicultural counseling training program at the WRC and has worked with graduate interns and practicum students since the onset of that training program in 1994.  She has been an activist for many years and has integrated her passion for social justice into her life’s work. In addition to her work at the WRC, Donna has a small private counseling practice and looks for every opportunity to enjoy the incredible landscape surrounding her.

dhawxhurst@sa.utah.edu

Kimberly Hall, MFA
Assistant Director, Development Officer

Kimberly Hall, Assistant Director and Development Officer, has a BS in Exercise and Sports Science and a MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College, Oakland, CA. Kim has been with the WRC for six years and is still very excited to work with students, either 7-12th graders with her Go Girlz Community Initiative, or traditional and non-traditional aged students at the University.

Kim has a multitude of interests, most importantly spending time outside hiking, biking, running rivers, or trying to keep her dogs Lilah and Gus somewhat in pocket.

khall@sa.utah.edu

Nakita Swanigan
Administrative Assistant

Nakita received her B.A. in Film Studies with an undeclared Ethnic Studies minor.  In May 2009 She received her M.Ed. from the Department of Education, Culture, and Society.   When Nakita is not working or schooling, you will probably find her curled up in front of the t.v. or reading a good book.

nswanigan@sa.utah.edu

Diana Law

Diana Law is a graduate student of social work at the University of Utah. Diana has a B.A. in Global Studies and has studied abroad in Spain and Costa Rica. She has many years of experience in the mental health field as a mentor to troubled youth in residential as well as wilderness settings. She is passionate about social justice and enjoys skiing, dancing, making pottery, and traveling in her free time. Diana is a student of zen master Genpo Roshi and will receive ordination in the spring of 2010. Her dream is to someday have the ability to combine her love for psychotherapy, spirituality, and social issues in her work.

dlaw@utah.edu

Erin Gibson

Erin is currently in her second year of the Masters in Social Work Program in pursuit of a joint MSW and MPA degree.  She is originally from Portland Oregon and received her B.S. in Environmental Studies at the University of Oregon.  Erin is drawn to a holistic approach in achieving balanced well being that is inclusive of social, physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual health.  She has experience and interest in sustainably built affordable housing, wilderness therapy, empowerment of young women through educational and professional opportunity and ecofeminism in environmental activism. 

Personally, Erin enjoys spending lots of time outside and being active.  She enjoys skiing, sailing, running, biking, swimming and yoga.  As well as cooking, knitting and sharing the warm company of close friends and relations.  Erin has been drawn to the Women’s Resource Center by its unique and inclusive approach to psychotherapy and programming and looks forward to being part of the team! 

egibson@sa.utah.edu

Louisa Phinney

Louisa Phinney is in her third year of the counseling psychology doctoral program in the College of Education at The University of Utah. Louisa has lived in the west for 4 years, spending time in both Utah and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Louisa was born in Taiwan, and lived in Korea and Malaysia before spending the bulk of her childhood growing up in Boston, Massachusetts and Northern New Hampshire. She attended Colby College in Maine as an undergraduate majoring in psychology and is interested in women's issues and general identity development, holistic health and well-being. Her dreams are to one day run a community-based integrative wellness center, and to learn more about organic farming.

lphinney@sa.utah.edu

Molly Butterworth

Molly Butterworth is a graduate student in clinical psychology at the University of Utah. She earned her B.A. in psychology at Dartmouth College. Her experience includes serving as a certified rape crisis counselor at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, advocating for survivors of domestic violence at The Network/La Red, and conducting therapy with members of the LGBT community in both individual and group settings. Molly values spending time with children and was a founding member of DREAM, a mentoring organization serving children living in subsidized housing developments throughout Vermont. She is an activist committed to the emphasis on social justice within the feminist multicultural model. Molly grew up on the water in Massachusetts and misses the ocean but enjoys spending time in the mountains. 

mbutterworth@sa.utah.edu

Makeda Meeks
Graduate Assistant

Makeda Meeks received a B.A in International Studies with an undeclared minor in Ethnic Studies from the University of Utah and has studied in Brazil and China. She is currently working on a Masters in Education Leadership and Policy at the University of Utah with an emphasis on Student Affairs and the African and African American experience in education. A womanist and activist, Makeda shares a passion for social justice with her colleagues. She strives to be an advocate for all students, both on and off campus. Makeda’s interests lie in biology, the health sciences and the mentorship and education of youth.

mmeeks@sa.utah.edu

Claudia Gomes

As Our first Go Girl, Claudia is now a junior at the University of Utah with hopes of soon becoming a Nurse. From the Beautiful Islands of Cape Verde, Claudia grew up speaking fours languages; Creole, Portuguese, English, and Spanish. She loves to joke around and make other feel good. One of her passion is traditional dancing, and that’s what she is usually doing on her spare time away from the U. 

cgomes@sa.utah.edu

Tierra Airmet
Intern

Tierra is an intern from the Salt Lake Community College social work program. She plans on attending the University of Utah to get a BSW this spring semester. She has been involved with many not-for-profit organizations over the years including: The Utah Food Bank, Life Care, and Bad Dog Rediscovers America. She currently works with people with mental disabilities. Her goals are to work in women’s issues and to become an LCSW.

tairmet@sa.utah.edu

Anne Freed

Anne Freed is an LCSW with a private practice in Salt Lake City. The Women's Resource Center feels like home to her. She did her practicum with the Women's Resource Center and now has come full circle to supervise MSW practicum students. Feminist Theory is at the core of her practice. With it's attention to issues of power and culture feminist theory compliments social work beautifully. Anne sees clients with a variety of issues such as, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, gender identity,life transition, addiction, and eating disorders. Her goal is to help people suffer less and to enhance inner peace.

Annie N. Christensen

Annie N. Christensen is the Dean of Student at the University of Utah, where her primary role involves working with the behavioral intervention team, student group advising and student advocacy.   Previous to her current position, Annie worked as the Associate Dean of Students for 8 years.  Previous to that position, she worked as therapist in private practice and enjoyed focusing on adolescent and young adult populations for seven years.

Annie earned her undergraduate degrees from the University of Utah and her master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.  Currently, she is in the final stages of completing her Ph.D. which examines college student suicide prevention and intervention.  Her research interests include higher education, policy, violence on campus, and mental health issues on campus.   In her spare time, Annie enjoys art history and the great outdoor life in Utah!   

Cathy Martinez, LCSW
Director: LGBT Resource Center

Cathy Martinez, MSW, LCSW Director of the LGBT Resource Center has over 10 years in the field of social work. She received both her B.S. and M.S.W. from the University of Utah. In addition to her position at the LGBT Resource Center she has a limited private practice where she specializes in LGBTQ issues. She believes that "everyone…regardless of their color, ethnicity, religion, SES, education, or sexual orientation… deserves to be treated with dignity and respect".

When not at work, she enjoys traveling with her partner and their son, biking, hiking, running and home improvement projects. 

Julie Goudie-Nice, Ph.D.

I believe counseling is a place where you can expand your strengths, learn new coping skills, and approach difficult situations from a new point of view. I enjoy working from a multicultural perspective, taking into account all aspects of a person’s culture, including race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious/spiritual preference, and age. In my spare time, I love to hang out with friends, be outdoors, watch movies, read a good book, and play Rock Band.

jgoudie-nice@sa.utah.edu

Lauren Weitzman
Director: University Counseling Center

Lauren Weitzman is a licensed counseling psychologist who has identified as a feminist multicultural therapist and supervisor throughout her career. Her particular areas of expertise include women’s career development, life-work balance, and healing from trauma and sexual victimization. Lauren feels fortunate to express her commitment to social justice and feminist multicultural values in her work as Director of the University Counseling Center and in her interactions with campus colleagues at the University of Utah.

Sue Morrow
Professor, Educational Psychology

Sue Morrow is a psychologist and a professor in the Counseling Psychology Program, Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Utah. A long-time feminist and civil rights activist and feminist therapist, her interests and commitments are closely related to the activities and goals of the Women's Resource Center, especially in the area of feminist multicultural therapy training. Her areas of expertise as a therapist include working with adult women who were abused as children, lesbian/ bisexual/ queer women, and multicultural issues. Her research interests are varied but focus broadly on social justice themes.

Susan Lyons

Susan Lyons is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice. Susan is a long-time friend of the Women’s Resource Center. She has over 30 years of experience as a clinical social worker. She has a long-term interest in women’s issues and feminist psychotherapy. Susan has a long history of activism in women’s issues. When she moved to Utah in 1986, she got connected with the WRC right away, by teaching women’s self-esteem classes. Over the years, the WRC has been a place she really believes in. For the last ten years, Susan has volunteered her time as a practicum supervisor for social work students placed at the WRC.