Becky Fein, , Active Minds Speaker

Becky was in her third year of college when she was raped. Struggling with stigma, rape culture, and PostTraumatic Stress Disorder, Becky Feins healing journey began when she disclosed her story to a friend, after learning that she, too, had been raped. While on a path towards her own recovery and resilience, Becky discovered the importance of being present for a friend who is struggling, the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, and tangible steps towards making our social circles and college campuses safer, more supportive spaces. Becky received her Masters degree in Public Health from Columbia University with the goal of learning about and changing the culture around rape and sexual assault. Her talks are rooted in evidencebased principles of bystander intervention and empowering people to share their stories in service to their own healing, in whatever way is right for them. Beckys presentations are interactive and actionoriented. Participants will leave with a more nuanced underst