THE FORCE BEHIND
THE ARMY OF SURVIVORS
As survivors of sexual abuse, our founders were joined together through incredibly traumatic circumstances. They lifted each other up in their darkest moments, and now they want to be the support all survivors of sexual assault and abuse desperately need.
Created by survivors of sexual assault that was enabled by Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics, and the US Olympic Committee, The Army of Survivors was founded by a pool of athletes competing at all levels: gymnasts, divers, runners, softball players, volleyball players, and more. Our unique history allows us to bring awareness to the systemic problem of sexual abuse of athletes; our goal is to end this culture of abuse by ensuring all parties are held accountable, creating transparency in reporting, building an environment where athletes do not fear retaliation when reporting abuse, and advocating for change to protect survivors.
Our Team

JULIE ANN RIVERS-COCHRAN, MSW
Executive Director
KACEY LONG, MSW
Director of Programs

Dominique Davis
Executive Assistant
Emily Austin
Senior Policy and Advocacy Specialist
Sally Schaeffer
Senior Legislative Advocate
our board
GRACE FRENCH
President and Founder
DR. DANIELLE MOORE
Vice President and Founder
Janelle Hill
Secretary
MARY CAIN
Board Director
DWIGHT HICKS
Board Director
DEVI JAGS
Board Director
ALEXANDER S. RUSEK
Board Director
With Founding Board Members: Honorable Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, Senator Curtis Hertel Jr., Sara Teristi, Olivia Venuto and Louise Montag.
volunteers
CATE MCGEADY
Public Relations Strategist
REYAN TUCK
Volunteer