Who We Are

Our Team is Committed to Connecting & Supporting Michigan Advocates

MiVAN is a special project of the MDHHS Division of Victim Services (DVS). It is a designated technical assistance provider for DVS and provides resources, training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to victim advocates working in DVS-funded programs across Michigan.

Directors of MiVAN

KATIE GREGORY, PHD

Co-Director of MiVAN

ABBY WATTENBERG, MSSA

Co-Director of MiVAN

Training and technical assistance

APRYL E. POOLEY, PHD

Director of Training and Technical Assistance

NICOLE BUCHANAN, PHD

Faculty Advisor and Trainer

Outreach and evaluation

EMILY SHERIDAN-FULTON, M.A.

Outreach and Evaluation Specialist

Digital Operations

ALEX REEVES

Digital Media Manager

CLAIRE NUSSDORFER, M.A.

Technical Support

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