SF Healing Roots Collaborative Series P5: We Are All Needed to End DV

This is the 5th episode of our six-part SF Healing Roots Collaborative Series. It features a discussion with Saara Ahmed and Su Young Jung of Asian Women’s Shelter (AWS). This episode is a stern reminder that although we have organizations we regularly work with; we don’t always know the various ways our partner organizations show up for the community. AWS is a huge resource for language accessibility in the SF area, they are providing a need they see the community needs, which is so important in DV work.

Su Young Jung (She/Her) Associate Director has had a steadfast commitment spanning 15 years, Su Young Jung has dedicated her professional journey to advocating for and supporting survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Currently serving as Associate Director overseeing direct services at the Asian Women's Shelter, Su Young has been actively involved in developing and implementing programs that prioritize the safety, well-being, and empowerment of survivors. Su Young holds a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from City College of New York and Master of Public Administration from Columbia University.

Saara Ahmed Communications and Community Engagement Specialist Asian Women's Shelter

Saara believes in the power of shifting culture to eradicate inequality and violence. She has advocated for survivors for over 15 years, including through community based approaches and prevention campaigns. Saara brings her previous experiences as an activist and organizer to her work in the domestic violence field by lifting up voices from the community. She has a strong interest in building intersectional approaches to meet the needs of those who are most vulnerable. She is currently the Communications and Community Engagement Specialist at Asian Women’s Shelter where she works closely with her team to bring the mission of AWS to our local communities and enhance culturally specific services and language access for survivors in the Bay Area.

More on AWS:

https://www.sfaws.org/
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