MCRCC Staff
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Monterey Staff
Lorelei Ahlemeyer
Campus Advocacy Program Manager
Lorelei Ahlemeyer is the Campus Advocacy Manager at CSU Monterey Bay, where she enjoys empowering survivors of sexual assault. She previously worked for the Kansas Attorney General as a System-Based Advocate under the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative. She served on a statewide multi-disciplinary team to improve the lives of sexual assault survivors and worked on a committee to develop new investigative model policies for law enforcement. She received a Distinguished Service Recognition Award from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation for her work with survivors.
Lorelei is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Kearney, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.
Lauren DaSilva
Executive Director
Lauren was hired as the Deputy Director after earning a Master of Public Administration from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies where she focused research and course work on sexual violence and organizational capacity building. Lauren’s passion in life is rooted in MCRCC’s vision to end sexual violence, and all forms of violence. Though this passion may sometimes appear singular, she also deeply loves the natural beauty of Monterey County, her three-legged dog, family, friends, cooking, growing dahlias, and her co-workers at MCRCC who amaze her with their brilliance and dedication everyday.
Gracie Garcia
Community Engagement Specialist
Gracie joined the MCRCC staff in October 2022. Raised in Southern California, Gracie moved to Salinas in 2010 and has been loving Monterey County ever since. She is currently going to Hartnell College as a 2 year transfer student. She is majoring in Communications with an emphasis in Sociology. As a self proclaimed extrovert, Gracie hopes to engage with the community in impactful ways such as advocacy. This is why she sought out the opportunity to be a volunteer for the MCRCC in the fall of 2021. Her passions include creating DIY magazines, hanging out with her sisters, and having themed movie nights.
Andy Ortiz
Prevention Education Director
Andy joined MCRCC in February of 2022. Andy previously attended UCSC where his concentration was in Sociology and Psychology. Andy previously served as a member of Monterey Police Department's Multidisciplinary Outreach Team and has experience working with individuals with psychiatric disabilities, survivors of trauma, people experiencing homelessness and individuals struggling with substance use. Andy is also currently serving as a Board member for Monterey Peninsula Pride.
Kory Hatcher
Prevention Educator
kory@mtryrapecrisis.org
Kory joined MCRCC as a volunteer in the summer of 2023 and is currently working as a Prevention Educator. She is passionate about community engagement and education, promoting prevention strategies that foster a safer, more informed community. Kory is a proud California State University Monterey Bay graduate, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology in the spring of 2024. Her academic pursuits continue, as she is pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW). Her goal is to become a licensed clinical social worker, providing therapy and support for survivors. Outside of her professional commitments, Kory has diverse interests. In her free time, she enjoys collecting vintage clothing, a hobby that reflects her appreciation for history and culture. She also values quality time with her family, often spent around the beautiful Monterey Bay area, and finds joy in the simple pleasure of whale watching along the scenic coast.
Ashley Miranda
Crisis Intervention Services Specialist
ashleym@mtryrapecrisis.org Ashley is from Salinas, California. She became a volunteer at MCRCC in the summer of 2023 as an advocate, and currently attends California State University Monterey Bay, majoring in psychology. Ashley hopes to provide support and a safe space for healing for all survivors. In her free time she likes to go thrifting, horseback riding, and soak up some sun at the beach. Ashley feels grateful to work with such an amazing team and is thrilled to share her passion for advocacy and bringing awareness to sexual violence.
Salinas Staff
Wendy Alvarado
Child Abuse Treatment Manager
Wendy joined MCRCC in October of 2022 as a Crisis Intervention Specialist. She was born and raised in Monterey, California. Wendy earned her Bachelor's in Criminal Justice at Sacramento State University. She has experience working with at risk and CSEC youth, and families experiencing homelessness. Wendy is excited to be a part of the MCRCC team. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and going to the movies.
Madeline Bautista
Prevention Educator
madeline@mtryrapecrisis.org
Madeline has been a dedicated member of MCRCC since September 2024. She is currently pursuing her B.A. in Bilingual Elementary Education at CSU Monterey Bay and set to graduate in May 2027. In the past, Madeline contributed to the Monterey County Office of Education as a ParaEducator in their Therapeutic Intervention Program and also worked as a Recreation Specialist II at the City of Salinas in their Parks and Recreation Department. As a Salinas native, Madeline enjoys reading, sipping on iced chai or matcha, shopping, and spending quality time with her loved ones. Madeline is honored and hopeful of the positive impact she will make in her community through MCRCC.
Cindy Brodsky
Clinical Services Director
Cindy is a licensed clinical social worker. She received her BA from Vassar College in New York and her MSW from Simmons College School of Social Work in Boston. Before coming to Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, she worked for 11 years at the D’Arrigo Children’s Clinic at Kinship Center, providing therapy to children and their families, as well as providing a myriad of other supportive roles within the clinic. She is very excited to be part of MCRCC.
Desteney Garcia
Human Trafficking Outreach Specialist
Desteney Garcia is from Salinas, California and received her B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies from California State University Monterey Bay. She volunteered with the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center as an advocate before becoming our Human Trafficking Outreach Specialist in December 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with her cats, and volunteering with the Marine Mammal Center on Sundays.
Robyn Guzik
Deputy Director
Robyn is a 2015 graduate of CSU Monterey Bay, where she earned her Bachelors of Arts in Collaborative Health and Human Services with a concentration in Public Administration. While she attended CSUMB, she interned for three semesters with MCRCC’s outreach program.
Bianca Hernandez
Community Engagement Director
Bianca earned her Master's in Sociology from San Jose State University in 2021. She began her work with MCRCC as Community Engagement Specialist and is currently our Community Engagement Director. Bianca also serves as a part-time professor at various universities and community colleges, where she imparts knowledge and inspires students with her deep understanding of sociology and women gender and sexuality studies. As a proud educator, she fosters an inclusive and empowering learning environment, encouraging critical thinking and social awareness. Beyond the classroom, Bianca wears multiple hats as a CASA and a dedicated advocate for reproductive rights.
Giselle Lazaro
Prevention Educator
Giselle is a bilingual prevention educator and joined MCRCC in September of 2022. She graduated from the University of California, Davis in the spring of 2022 and got her Bachelor of Arts in Chicana/o Studies and Political Science. Giselle is a born and raised Salinas native who enjoys watching movies, biking, running, and spending time with her dog, Gordo. She is very excited to have joined the MCRCC team and get to provide for and serve her community.
Paola Martinez
Crisis Intervention Services Director
Paola moved to Monterey from Sacramento to attend school, where she obtained her B.A. in Psychology at CSU Monterey Bay. She started volunteering at MCRCC in Fall 2016 as an Advocate. She plans to continue school and obtain her Master's in Social Work with hopes of one day working as a therapist with survivors of trauma. She is beyond excited to be a part of the team at MCRCC. In her free time, she loves to go back to Sacramento and spend time with her family and Maximo her dog.
Carl Mucha
PREA Outreach Manager
Carl is the PREA Outreach Manager and provides advocacy and supportive services to incarcerated survivors at local detention facilities throughout Monterey County. Carl believes all survivors are deserving of dignity and respect, and is committed to providing incarcerated populations with support.
Nadia Rodriguez
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Nadia was born and raised in Salinas, California. She earned her BA in Psychology at California State University Monterey Bay. She joined MCRCC in May of 2024 as a bilingual child advocate and crisis intervention specialist. Nadia is honored to support survivors of sexual assault and give back to her community that she holds a great love for. She aspires to obtain her MA in Social Work and dreams of helping children and their families as a therapist. On her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, enjoys the lovely sights the pacific coast has to offer, and likes trying new places to eat.
Rosa Zavala
Child Abuse Prevention Program Manager
Prior to Rosa’s position as the Child Abuse Treatment (CHAT) Program Manager for The Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, she was in Child Abuse Prevention for seven years. She graduated from CSUMB with a BA degree in Collaborative Health and Human Services with a concentration in social work.
Every staff member at MCRCC undergoes the necessary training required to provide advocacy to our clients and helpline callers. Our staff do not provide legal advice or representation.
Clinical Staff
Cindy Brodsky, LCSW #21845
Robyn Guzik, ASW #105340
Tiina Kurvi, LCSW #101443
Denise Osornio, LMFT #132118
Amanda Roberts, LCSW #101215