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

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Dominique Davis

Executive Assistant 

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Emily Austin

Senior Policy and Advocacy Specialist

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Sally Schaeffer

Senior Legislative Advocate

our board

GRACE FRENCH

President and Founder

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DR. DANIELLE MOORE

Vice President and Founder

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Janelle Hill

Secretary

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MARY CAIN

Board Director

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DWIGHT HICKS

Board Director

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DEVI JAGS

Board Director

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ALEXANDER S. RUSEK

Board Director

With Founding Board Members: Honorable Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, Senator Curtis Hertel Jr., Sara Teristi, Olivia Venuto and Louise Montag.

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CATE MCGEADY

Public Relations Strategist

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REYAN TUCK

Volunteer