CoCA + Air Water Skin Teeth present a carefully curated panel discussion about Intimate Partner Violence that is culturally sensitive, reflective of our community and welcomes all the public to participate in the conversation. We are excited to have a conversation with several local experts. Please RSVP!

Tanisha Medina, LMHC and Jennifer Harrison, LICSW, will be our co-moderators for this discussion. Tanisha is a third-generation Army combat Veteran and licensed therapist who brings her global experience and trauma-informed expertise delivered through mindfulness-based practices, yoga and trauma informed care to address IPV, harrassment and sexual assault against Veterans, drawing from her experiences as a survivor. Jennifer is a licensed therapist who specializes in trauma, addiction and high risk management. She is the resident artist at CoCA during these events.

Fauzia Ameeri, ReWA, Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) Fauzia is a multilingual Domestic Violence Advocate at Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA). ReWA empowers immigrant and refugee women and families through culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

Kye Robinson, Our Sisters' House, Kye Robinson is the Deputy Director of Our Sisters' House, serving Black and African American women, girls, and youth, with the goal of enhancing the lives of survivors by addressing their specific needs through culturally responsive intervention and prevention programs.

Nichelle Alderson, iNfinitely Well, FNTP, LICSW, Nichelle is a holistic health therapist, coach, consultant and Founder of Infinitely Well. She has expertise in working with survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence. Passionate about health, nutrition, and social justice, her practice is dedicated to providing services that improve the conditions of communities of color.

Patrick Martin, Lifewire, Patrick is the Director of Community Relations at LifeWire, one of the largest providers of advocacy services and shelter for survivors of domestic violence in Washington State. LifeWire works to end domestic violence by changing community beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

Amanda Freeman, Ampkwa Advocacy, Amanda is a Grand Ronde Tribal member, photographer and Founder of Ampkwa Advocacy, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) through advocacy, education, and art informed by her firsthand experience.


I'M TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING, an exhibit about Intimate Partner Violence that includes large scale painting, installation and performance is on view at CoCA May 1st to June 21st.