Meet The One Love Team

Julie Myers, the current Chief Executive Officer of the One Love Foundation since 2023, embodies a legacy marked by commitment, triumph, and a resolute drive for change. After graduating with a Sociology degree from the University of Virginia in 1990, she set out to make an indelible impact. From 1986 to 1991, Julie's athletic journey thrived in the fields of Field Hockey and Lacrosse, earning her Regional and National All-American Honors and culminating in a significant Lacrosse National Championship victory in 1991.

Transitioning seamlessly into coaching, Julie embraced a new role as a Graduate Assistant for Field Hockey and Lacrosse from 1992 to 1993. This phase paralleled her scholarly pursuits in UVA's School of Education, where she immersed herself in graduate studies focused on Special Education, showcasing her commitment to multifaceted growth. Guiding as Assistant Lacrosse Coach from 1993 to 1995, Julie nurtured talent and propelled athletes toward success, with the crowning achievement being the triumph of clinching the 1993 NCAA Title, a victory resonating through her subsequent coaching endeavors.

From 1995 to 2023, Julie's legacy solidified as Head Coach, etching her name into Lacrosse history. The pinnacle moment arrived in 2004, securing another NCAA Title alongside the prestigious National Coach of the Year accolade, underscoring her dedication to her craft and the athletes she guided. Julie's influence extended beyond the field, with back-to-back ACC Coach of the Year distinctions in 2004 and 2006, establishing her as a pivotal figure in the realm of sports.

A landmark in her journey occurred as she became the pioneer to capture NCAA Titles as a player, assistant coach, and head coach in women's lacrosse, a testament to her unwavering commitment and leadership prowess. A striking legacy unfurled, encompassing a remarkable record of 27 consecutive NCAA Tournament bids from 1996 to 2023, showcasing both her unwavering commitment and her team's undeniable prowess. Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption in 2020, her athletes showcased unwavering resilience.

Noteworthy recognitions include her induction into the Central Virginia Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2015 and the 2022 Diane Geppi Aikens Award, further affirming her lasting impact on Women's Lacrosse. Rooted in Charlottesville, Virginia, Julie takes pride in her role as a mother to Kelsey, Timmy, and Kevin, witnessing their academic and athletic pursuits blossom, and continuing the legacy of dedication.

Amidst her manifold accomplishments, the story of Yeardley Love resonates profoundly, steering her toward a mission beyond sports. Fueled by the impact of losing Yeardley to relationship abuse, Julie's fervent advocacy propels her collaboration with the One Love Foundation for 13 years. Her commitment to raising awareness, education, and the fight against relationship abuse serves as a testament to her noble purpose, evoking a sense of fulfillment in driving positive change.

Jon Higgins is the Chief Strategy Officer for One Love. Over the course of an award-winning career, Jon has been recognized for his expertise as a growth-driver and an integrator, inspiring cross-functional teams to work together powerfully and effectively. At One Love his experience is focused in the areas of advancement, development and marketing communications. Prior to taking up his role at OL, Jon founded Lowand B. Hold, a consultancy that helps guide non-profit organizations to achieve their strategic growth goals through purposeful engagement of in-house talent, outside partners and key stakeholders. The firm was built on the experience of P&L responsibility at Ketchum for over 20 businesses in 15 countries, where Jon’s counsel achieved record growth and numerous “Best Places to Work” accolades, “Agency of the Year,” and “Campaign of the Year” in multiple markets. Now based in Maryland with his wife Lisa and five children, Jon lived and worked in the San Francisco Bay Area for ten years, and in the United Kingdom for twelve.

Leisle Bartley (she/her) leads our Regional Advisory Board members and key stakeholders in moving One Love’s key initiatives forward with the Executive Leadership team. Previously, she worked with One Love’s Education Team. Leisle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has significant experience in the non-profit space including with Films by Youth Inside, a violence prevention program empowering incarcerated youth and Shields for Families, an agency providing comprehensive services for high-risk families in South Los Angeles. Before attaining her Master of Social Welfare (MSW) at UCLA, Leisle worked in project management for Razorfish, one of the world’s largest interactive agencies. Contact Leisle at [email protected].

Bridget Boylan is a Tri-state Regional Engagement Manager whose work is focused around building meaningful and sustainable partnerships with schools, community-based organizations, and local facilitators in the state of New Jersey. Bridget is a seasoned educator who brings 9 years of classroom experience and curricular development expertise with focus on student-centered practices and social-emotional learning. Bridget’s approach to teaching is rooted in liberatory pedagogy and has committed to working alongside communities to dismantle oppressive systems, with education being at the center of the practice of freedom. Prior to joining One Love Foundation, Bridget worked as a program coordinator for inclusive education at South Bronx Community Charter Highschool. Bridget graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in English and Philosophy with a Creative Writing focus. Her time outside of One Love is spent working on creative projects and spending quality time with loved ones. To learn more about how to bring Bridget to your New Jersey / Tri-state community, she can be reached by email at [email protected].

Katie Brosseau (she/her/hers) is responsible for leading advancement efforts nationally at One Love. Prior to joining One Love, Katie held a variety of roles at City Year, including managing the national major gifts program, Red Jacket Society, and launching the prospect research function. Most recently, Katie was the Director of Development Operations and Communications at City Year New York. Katie holds a dual degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is currently pursuing her MPA, with a certificate in nonprofit management, from Villanova University. Contact Katie at [email protected].

Marissah Burt (she/her/hers) builds relationships with donors and is responsible for overseeing the Leadership Giving Program and stewardship initiatives aimed to engage our national donor community with One Love’s mission. Prior to One Love, she worked at a nonprofit member association, BritishAmerican Business, where she managed and engaged a portfolio of companies with exclusive membership benefits and the wider member community. Marissah started her nonprofit career at iMentor, where she supported signature special events and managed all development operations. Marissah holds a B.A. in Psychology from Ohio University.

Sue oversees the design, development and ongoing adaptations of all One Love educational products, curricula, tools and resources. She is dedicated to ensuring that all One Love educational products optimize learning and impact for young people, educators and families. A life-long educator, Sue has a BS in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois, an MS in Remedial Reading and a Ph.D. in Politics and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. To learn more about One Love’s educational design, please email Sue at [email protected].

Cynthia Garcia (she/her) oversees education and engagement programs in the Mid-Atlantic Region, including Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. Cynthia’s primary responsibility includes developing and scaling One Love’s public-school district model. Cynthia also works to increase programmatic reach while building collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations. She is a passionate advocate for students and educators alike and is focused on making quality educational content accessible to all audiences. Before joining One Love, Cynthia worked as an educator and arts integration specialist for Baltimore City Public Schools, and prior as an educator for both Baltimore County Public Schools and the Community College of Baltimore County. She graduated from Maryland Institute College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and later from the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a Master of Arts in Teaching. To learn more about how to bring One Love to your Delaware, Maryland, D.C., or Virginia community, please email Cynthia at [email protected]

After One Love was awarded a DOJ OVW grant to partner with youth-serving community-based organizations, Adriane Grant (she/her/hers) took the lead in overseeing the education and engagement opportunities in Westchester County and the Bronx, New York area. Outside of our Department of Justice grant services, Adriane also manages our support services for Westchester County schools. Before joining One Love, Adriane worked in human resources at the nonprofit organization Family Services of Westchester and in the New York State Legislative Assembly. Adriane graduated from the University at Albany, SUNY, with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Rhetoric. To learn more about how to bring One Love to your community, please email Adriane at [email protected].

Jasmine Griffin-Inostroza (she/her) is responsible for supporting One Love’s high school and college student leaders in the Tri-State area, including NY, NJ, and CT. She is excited to recruit new members to join One Love’s student leadership program and give them tools to educate their communities on how to end relationship violence. Before One Love, Jasmine worked as an Assistant Director for Grassroots Campaigns where she helped raise money for organizations such as Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union. She graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland with a B.S in Psychology with a minor in Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies. To learn more about One Love’s student leadership programs, please reach out to Jasmine at [email protected].

Michael Harley (he/him/his) is responsible for overseeing programming and strategy with all schools, community-based organizations and individuals outside of our regional offices. Previously, Michael served as an Engagement Manager for over three years on the Tri-State team and worked for Binghamton University’s 20:1 Prevention Programs, leading workshops around Sexual Assault Prevention and Bystander Intervention to Binghamton students. A native of New Jersey, Michael graduated from SUNY-Binghamton with a major in Psychology and a minor in Biological Anthropology. To learn more about how to bring One Love to your community, please contact Michael at [email protected].

Caché (she/hers/her) graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Women and Gender Studies. From her studies, Caché discovered her passion for gender equality and healthy relationships. During her time there, she studied the psychological impacts and social implications of unhealthy relationships such as the effects of economic abuse.

Caché later interned with Invest for Better, an organization geared towards the economic empowerment of individuals with the aim of helping them to make better financial decisions and to lead financial discussions. Following graduation and now working with the Partner Success Team, Caché looks forward to continuing the conversations of healthy relationships with the intent of empowering individuals to have better connections with themselves and others.

Lauri Hennessey brings deep experience in community engagement, public affairs, fundraising, communications and advocacy.  She has worked as a journalist, a Capitol Hill Press Secretary, a communications and fundraising consultant and a nonprofit leader.  She has been Vice President of Public Affairs for Edelman in the Northwest, Vice President of Engagement at Woodland Park Zoo and most recently, CEO of League of Education Voters in Washington State, an educational advocacy organization. She has worked with social impact organizations from Treehouse to Mary’s Place, and served on numerous boards, including the state chapter of the National Women’s Political Caucus.  She went back 30 years after she left school and completed her BA at University of Washington during the pandemic, then her Master’s of Mass Communications at the University of Florida, specializing in Public Interest Communications, and is now adjunct faculty at the UW’s Masters of Communications Leadership program. Her passions are creating social movements to change the world, singing in choirs and musicals whenever she can, kayaking and hiking and talking to her three grown children, all of whom live on the East Coast doing good.  She and her husband live on Vashon Island, near Seattle.

Aris Hines (He/Him) is an Educator, Artist, and Activist. As an African American and Native American identifying facilitator, Aris continues to build on his nine-year background in community and youth development. He has an AA in Theatre Arts from the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC); a BS in Theatre Studies, Film & Media, and Women's Studies from Towson University (TU); and a MA in Education & Human Development with a concentration in International Education from the George Washington University (GWU). As a Theatre Teaching Artist, returned Peace Corps Volunteer, past AmeriCorp Volunteer, and TEFL/TESL instructor, Aris has focused all of his work on youth, children, and families from underrepresented communities. His work as a facilitator and trainer has also allowed him to train participants on topics such as global citizenship, project management, leadership development, critical theory, DEI, reproductive justice, and sexual health. Aris has taught students from the United States, South Korea, Morocco, Japan, Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, the Dominican Republic, South Africa, the Philippines, Argentina, and Vietnam. When not working at One Love, Aris serves as adjunct faculty in GWU’s School of Business undergraduate leadership development program. To learn more about One Love's youth mobilization programming, please email Aris at [email protected].

Matt recently joined One Love to lead Sports and Corporate Sponsorships. He served on the PNW Regional Board at One Love for the past year. He began his career in wealth management working for Wall Street Firms in the Bay Area and Seattle and in 2013 founded a registered investment advisory firm in Seattle. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where he was a member of an Ivy League Championship Lacrosse team. He was a founder of Seattle Youth Lacrosse. Contact Matt at [email protected].

Deena Ismail, LMSW, oversees the development, design, and implantation of One Love's youth mobilization and leadership efforts. With over 12 years of experience in youth development and building transformative communities, Deena has dedicated her life's work to creating spaces in which the community's power can heal individuals by viewing themselves and their environment holistically. Throughout her career, Deena has been pivotal in developing programs around criminal justice reform, trauma-informed practice, and youth leadership. Most recently, Deena oversaw the creation and expansion of The Door's – a New York City non-profit organization that provides wrap-around services to young people 12-24 – youth leadership and community building programs. Deena earned her BA in Peace and Global Studies from Earlham College and her MSW from Hunter College. To learn more about One Love's youth leadership and mobilization programming, please email Deena at [email protected]

Carla M Kozen recently embarked on an exciting journey as the Content Manager at One Love, bringing her wealth of experience and passion for social media to the forefront of the organization's mission. Prior to this role, she flourished as the Social Media Content Producer at the renowned Dali Museum, where she honed her skills in crafting engaging and impactful content. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Media Studies from Clayton State University and a Master of Arts in Public Relations from Cal Baptist, Carla's academic background enriches her practical expertise. Her dedication to leveraging social media as a tool for positive change aligns seamlessly with One Love's mission, driving her commitment to creating meaningful content that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Juan assists with One’s Love’s donor services operations and data integrity. Before joining One Love, he worked as an Admissions Recruiter for Mercy College. Juan has participated in the 10-week intensive Salesforce Administration Academy Training with PepUp Tech Academy. Juan graduated from LIU Post with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Data Analytics from Mercy College.

Kevin Masukawa (he/him) is responsible for managing programming and strategy with middle and high schools in the Midwest, South, and East Coast. Prior to joining One Love in 2022, Kevin was a high school math teacher as part of Teach for America’s New York City corps. He is a California native and a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where he studied Finance, Philosophy, and Media Arts.

Rachel joined One Love in 2023 with over 10+ years of domestic and sexual violence prevention experience; working both locally and nationally to support survivors as well as providing technical assistance and expertise on federal legislation. As the Sr. Manager of Community Engagement and Partnership, Rachel works to build strategic partnerships with national gender-based violence organizations, branches of the military, professional sports teams, and corporations.

She enjoys employing a model of teaching that embraces open dialogue, peer-to-peer exchanges, and the ideology that learning exists on a spectrum and never truly ceases. Outside of work, Rachel cherishes being a friend, daughter, sister, partner, and a Boston transplant.

Eleonore manages operational processes and works with Finance and Human Resources on a variety of projects. Her background includes roles in communications, marketing, human resources, and purchasing, in both the for profit and nonprofit sector. Eleonore has a bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management.

Britny graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Justice Studies. Prior to joining One Love, she worked at a domestic violence shelter creating safe spaces for survivors to share their experiences and helped them develop life skills to achieve self-sufficiency. With a background in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care, she played a key role in developing and implementing programs to support individuals fleeing from unhealthy relationships. She is enthusiastic about fostering positive societal change and promoting healthy relationship education. Connect with Britny at [email protected] to learn how to bring One Love to your community!

Julian (he/him/his) is responsible for developing marketing strategies and tactics to increase One Love’s mission awareness. He is passionate about the power of storytelling, he enjoys experimenting with all its visuals and verbal forms to communicate strong concepts, create powerful interactions and foster lasting engagements. Julian graduated from The Pontifical Javeriana University with a B.S. in Business Administration & a minor in Marketing and also holds a master’s degree in Digital Communication Strategies & Online Marketing from IM Digital Business School.

Anneke Reich (she/her) is a Boston Regional Engagement Manager whose work is focused around partnerships in the Greater Boston Area and beyond, centering on building sustainable programming in public school districts in the region, supporting educators, and authentically engaging youth. An experienced educator, teaching artist and curriculum designer with a demonstrated history of working in both prevention and arts-based non-profit organizations, prior to joining One Love Anneke worked as an educator within the Boston Public Schools and with organizations including Company One, Speak About It, the Bok Center at Harvard, and Actors’ Shakespeare Project. Guided by equity-seeking practices centering youth voice, Anneke specializes in devised work, consent pedagogy, and social justice-based curriculum development for youth and adults. She piloted an arts-based consent education curriculum for high school students, which produced a series of student-created videos about consent and modeling healthy relationships both for teens and adults, produced in collaboration with The Uncomfortable Conversation, Inc. and The Margarita Muñiz Academy. Anneke is a graduate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education (M.Ed.) and holds at BA from Brandeis University in Theater Arts and American Studies. Contact Anneke at [email protected].

Ariba (she/her/hers) is responsible for overseeing the evaluation of One Love’s relationship health programming and ongoing efforts to assess research on intimate partner violence. Ariba has over four years of experience in research and clinical work, focusing on social science and public health issues such as domestic violence, diabetes, political science, and mental health. Ariba previously volunteered with AmeriCorps Survivor Link to facilitate training and education on domestic violence in the community. She also worked in case management to provide supportive services and therapy to patients in the healthcare setting. Ariba earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology from University of Florida and her MSW from University of Central Florida. She is dedicated to promoting social justice, DEI, and health among ethnic/racial and underserved communities. In her role at One Love, Ariba is eager to support One Love’s relationship health education with evidence-based practices. To learn more about One Love's evidence-based approach and impact measures, please email Ariba at [email protected].

Sheridan Riolo (she/her) leads the Outreach & Training Team, responsible for expanding One Love’s educational reach in schools and school systems throughout the country. She engages regional and national health education organizations and curriculum providers, creating meaningful partnerships to ensure all youth have access to One Love’s life-saving education in their schools. Before coming to One Love, Sheridan worked as a prevention educator at a domestic violence services agency, implementing primary prevention programming for high school youth and trusted adults. She is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies.

Libby (she/her) oversees One Love’s education programs, including curriculum development, training initiatives, research and evaluation, and One Love’s Education Center. Before joining One Love, she managed programming at After-School All-Stars Puget Sound and was a high school math teacher with the New York City Department of Education. Libby graduated from Hamilton College with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and philosophy and holds a master’s degree in secondary mathematics education from Relay Graduate School of Education. To learn more about One Love’s content and curricula, please contact Libby at [email protected].

Madeline (she/her/hers) graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies and a master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. During this time, Madeline was a teaching assistant for a human sexuality course and conducted research on sexual assault prevention strategies. For two years, she worked for Parenting: It’s Life, where she facilitated, developed, and evaluated dating violence prevention programming. Additionally, Madeline worked for a tutoring company where she onboarded, taught, and planned educational programming for student accounts. Most recently, she worked with Boys Town to evaluate a classroom management training for teachers. Madeline looks forward to creating individualized plans for organizations and empowering them to bring relationship health education to their communities!

Sowmya Satagopan is responsible for managing programming and strategy with all schools, community-based organizations, and individuals outside of our regional offices. She has a strong public health background and is passionate about injury prevention and education as they relate to relationship health. Before joining One Love, she was a Healthcare Assistant at Planned Parenthood of Michigan where she assisted with day-to-day activities and provided reproductive health education to patients. Additionally, she served as a hotline volunteer and an Affiliate intern at the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), where she managed accounts and provided trauma-informed support to victims of sexual assault. To learn more about how to bring One Love to your community, please contact Sowmya at [email protected].

Gabi Shutt is an Engagement Manager for One Love in the Pacific Northwest, focused on serving Eastern Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Gabi has 8 years of experience working in non-profits through arts education, arts administration, and grant writing. She has a B.A. in Dance Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and an M.A. in Arts Administration from Florida State University. Gabi is passionate about education, community engagement, and advancing access, diversity, equity, and inclusion. To learn more about how to bring One Love programs to your community, email Gabi at [email protected]

Serena Sidawi (she/her) is the Director of Marketing at One Love. She is responsible for developing creative marketing strategies for the foundation and spreading awareness about our mission. Serena is the manager of One Love's brand voice and visual identity. She joined the team in March 2016 after several years in the digital communications field at various advertising agencies in NYC. Serena received a B.S. in Advertising and minor in Interactive Digital Design from Quinnipiac University.

Nalicia is responsible for overseeing education and engagement programs in the New York/Tri-State area, working with schools, community-based organizations and local facilitators. Before joining One Love, Nalicia worked as a substitute teacher and in risk assurance at PwC where she participated in programs to teach youth about financial literacy and workforce preparation. She graduated from Quinnipiac University with a degree in Computer Information Systems. To learn more about how to bring One Love to your New York/Tri-State community, please email Nalicia at [email protected].