RTHY Lycoming College’s Alliance House, located on Ross Street, is a dedicated center committed to serving as a catalyst for cultural change regarding sexual violence, dating and domestic violence, and stalking by empowering the campus community to create an environment free of interpersonal violence. The Alliance House provides resources and a safe place for students who have been affected by sexual or gender violence to come heal, find peace, and feel welcomed and safe. Wise Options counselors are available to give students specialized, trauma-informed services. Offices associated with gender and sexuality, including the Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies program, It’s On Us Lycoming College, and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance utilize the space for program planning and coordination. THE ALLIANCE HOUSE Samantha Mahaffey ’12 joined Lycoming as the new project director for the campuswide sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking prevention program. Mahaffey received her bachelor’s degree in corporate communication and business administration at Lycoming and her master’s degree from Southwestern College in security administration. She has a background in investigations and safety/security, including but not limited to child protection, abuse allegations, standard operations, and emergency preparedness. She has worked for Players Health and Little League International. “I am humbled to be in a role that is so impactful to students. This position is important to help cultivate the campus culture to end interpersonal violence,” said Mahaffey, whose office is located in the Alliance House. “There will always be work to be done in this field. The Alliance House is just one step in creating a safe environment for survivors. I look forward to guiding students and staff to create an awareness to mitigate interpersonal violence. Lycoming College helped shape me into the leader I am today, and I hope to do the same for current and future students.” The Alliance House is also home to the College’s first comfort cat, Meatball, named in honor of his birth on National Meatball Day. The orange and white furry friend loves his feather wand, eating, and cuddling with visitors. helped shape me into the leader I am today, and I hope to do the same for current and future students. LYCOMING COLLEGE 7 www.lycoming.edu
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