SAVP Committee

The Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention (SAVP) Committee at Vassar College is dedicated to addressing and promoting a cultural shift in the norms associated with sexual assault, relationship abuse, and stalking on campus by:

Fostering dialogue among campus departments;
Maintaining a coordinated, victim-centered campus response;
Raising awareness through collaborative events and resources;
Educating students, faculty, and staff on how to prevent sexual assault, relationship abuse, and stalking through ongoing trainings on bystander intervention, consent, and social norms; and
Informing students, faculty, and staff of Vassar’s policies and procedures related to sexual assault, relationship abuse, and stalking.

SAVP Committee Members 2019-2020

Andrea Pesavento, Health Promotion & Education
Anne Dadarria, Health Services
Arlene Sabo, Safety & Security
Brittney Denley, EOAA/Title IX
Danushi Fernando, LGBTQ/Women's Center
Gretchen Lieb, SART
Kaitlin Leach, Athletics
Kevin Collins, ALANA Center
Nicole Wong, SAVP Director
Scarlett Thompson, SAVP Intern