Meet The Team

ellie

Head of Media Team

Hi I’m Ellie and I’ve recently graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a degree in Criminology and Cybercrime! I decided to join the media team for Say it Loud as I believe that we need to open up a discourse on sexual violence to help validate people’s individual experiences so that they know they’re not alone and they can reach out for help. Listening to victims’ experiences and validating them is such an important step in the fight to eradicate sexual violence.

Blogger

Hi! My names Tamika and I am a blogger for Say It Loud. I am currently studying Sociology at UWE Bristol. Being an abuse survivor myself, I understand first hand the lack of support for survivors. As well as this, I also understand the lack of education for others around rape culture, sexual violence and feminist ideology. It is amazing to be a part of a team that supplies support to individuals who have experienced similar situations as myself and I am very excited to educate people on the importance of supporting sexual abuse victims. 

gabriella

Blogger

Hi! I'm Gabriella, a blogger for Say It Loud. I'm a Creative Writing postgraduate student in Aberystwyth, and have used writing to come to terms with my own experiences with sexual violence. I currently work with Not On My Campus UK and AberPhoenix, a university society for survivors, to try and combat sexual harassment, particularly in an academic setting. I'm excited to use my writing experience to help improve awareness and understanding of these issues.

libbie

Support Mentor

Hi, my name is Libbie and I’m a support mentor at say it loud. I’ve recently finished a degree in criminology! My degree has taught me about the failures of the criminal justice system in dealing with victims of sexual violence, as well as the victimisation of women and the victim-blaming mentality that is so ripe within our society. It is so important that more discourse is created about sexual violence, most importantly to support victims, but also so society can work toward abolishing it. Say it loud’s work is so necessary as it provides a safe, confidential and informal place for victims to talk about their feelings and experience. I am passionate about supporting victims so I can enable them to get one step closer to healing.

mia 

Support Mentor

Hey I’m Mia and I am support mentor for Say It Loud. I am extremely proud to be part of a team who’s main aim is to educate and support individuals about sexual violence. It is really important to listen and to provide a safe, confidential place for victims. I aim to be able to guide and support many others through their difficult times.

Support Mentor

Hi I’m Char and I am a support mentor for Say It Loud. I am also currently taking a Diploma training course to become a qualified ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advocate). I am very passionate about advocating for survivors, speaking up against misogyny and rape culture and working towards much-needed change in ways to tackle sexual violence in society. So I am very proud to be part of a wonderful team of like-minded individuals here at Say It Loud. As a sexual assault survivor, I know first hand how incredibly challenging it is to navigate life after trauma, alongside the often additional re-trauma of the criminal justice system. I really want to be able to use my experience and training to support fellow survivors in their own journeys towards healing.

Support Mentor

jade
 

Support Mentor

Hi my name is Jade and I am a support mentor for Say It Loud and a third year Psychology student at Oxford Brookes. I joined Say It Loud because I want to help survivors of sexual violence and listen to those who need support. I have training in disclosures of sexual violence and I want to provide a safe and supportive space. I am pleased to be part of such a rewarding and fightful team to end the stigmas surrounding sexual violence and victim blaming.

Support mentor

bec

Media team

Hey! I' m Leonor and I am currently in my first year of university, studying Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology!  I joined the Say it Loud team as a support mentor as I wanted to have an active role in helping survivors. I have always been passionate about the fight against sexual violences and I feel like Say it Loud is a great place to put that in practice, as it not only helps people who were affected by it, but also fights to educate and end stigmas around this issue. I am also the social secretary for Say it Loud. 

Joelle 

Support Mentor

Hey I’m Mia and I am support mentor for Say It Loud. I am extremely proud to be part of a team who’s main aim is to educate and support individuals about sexual violence. It is really important to listen and to provide a safe, confidential place for victims. I aim to be able to guide and support many others through their difficult times.

alice

Graphic Designer

Hi, I’m Alice, I'm the graphic designer for Say It Loud. I study photography and have a huge passion for graphic design. I have been following Say it loud on Instagram for quite some time now and have always wished to break the stigma and help survivors feel validated, I am so happy to be apart of the team as I’ve always been quite a big fan. My role consists of creating artwork and making media posts for the organisation's page.”

Harriet

Videographer

Hello, I am Harriet and I am the Videographer for Say it Loud. With over 4 years of experience in film making, i will be making videos to go along side the Say it Loud work and for the campaigns. I am passionate about film and film making, as well as feminism and spreading awareness of feminist issues such as sexual violence and trauma support and prevention. By joining the team, I want to bring my skills and use them to help all of those who need it.

Ellie 
 

Media Blogger

Hi, I’m Ellie, I’m a third year Journalism student studying at John Moores University. Creating a safe environment for people to speak of their past trauma is something I hold very close to my heart. We need to come together and remove the stigma around sexual assault and rape culture. I’m working as a part of Say it Loud’s blogging team, but I’m also a freelance writer and website design assistant in my spare time. SIL is a space that allows for recovery and healing, this is something I believe in highly. 

hero
 

Media Team

Hi, I’m Hero and I am a member of the media team for Say It Loud. I am currently studying English Literature at Oxford Brookes university. I wanted to join an informative and safe space that will help those who have suffered from sexual trauma. I hope I can spread awareness on what sexual violence entails and give support to those who feel isolated by their experiences. I wish to end stigma surrounding sexual violence so that everyone can have a voice and feel heard when it comes to their story.

abbie 

Support mentor

Hey, I’m Abbie and I’m a support mentor here at Say It Loud. I am proud and excited to be part of something I am passionate about. Alongside working towards eradicating the culture surrounding sexual violence, I want to use my personal experiences as a survivor to provide others with a a safe space.

Maria 
 

Media team

Hi, I’m Maria and I’m part of the media team at Say It Loud. I am currently in my third year of studying Law at the University of Manchester. Through my studies, I have been exposed to the legal and social injustices that survivors of sexual assault face and want to help eradicate rape culture and the stigma surrounding it. I believe that educating and increasing awareness is vital to dismantle the misconceptions surrounding a subject that is still taboo and I hope to use my knowledge and gain the necessary skills to help survivors around me feel supported. I am honoured to be part of such an inspiring team that creates a safe space for survivors to be heard.

Fleur

Support mentor

Sasha

Media Team

Hey, I’m Sasha, I’m 21 and I’m super excited to be joining the media team for Say It Loud! I’ve just finished my degree in psychology and my time at university taught me a lot about the lack of support for victims of sexual violence, which made me deeply passionate about doing something to help. Say It Loud was and is a really important resource for me and a great thing to direct friend towards, whether they were victims themselves or want to know how to help others. I already feel very lucky to be part of this brilliant and supportive team and am looking forward to working with them. 

PIP
 

Support Mentor

nadine

Media team

Hi I’m Nadine, I’m studying urban design and I am very passionate about creating a world where everyone is heard. I’m part of the media team at say it loud, I am really proud to be part of a team which helps support those who have experienced sexual assault, whilst working along side some incredible people. I hope I can contribute to a better world which not only believes survivors but also helps survivors take their lives back. Sexual assault is far too common than one may think and that’s why I volunteer at say it loud to help survivors.

erin

Media team

Hiya! I’m Erin, and I work as part of the media team for Say It Loud. I am a recent Politics and International Relations graduate, and am incredibly passionate about eradicating gender-based harassment and sexual violence. Therefore, joining Say It Loud, I am hoping to use this passion and knowledge to create infographics that challenge the culture which normalises male violence.

Support mentor