Safe@Weber Ambassador Program
The Safe@Weber Ambassador program equips faculty and staff on campus with information and resources to prevent, identify, and respond to violence and harm.
What are Safe@Weber Ambassadors?
Safe@Weber Ambassadors are faculty and staff on campus who have volunteered to connect students with support and resources. These individuals undergo extensive training on the dynamics of interpersonal violence, violence prevention and how to support those who have experienced harm. Ambassadors are not advocates or therapists but can provide direction and support along the way.
Reporting Requirements
Weber State Faculty and Staff have certain reporting requirements under PPM 3-32 and that require them to report any known or suspected policy or law violations. However, our Ambassadors are aware that not everyone wants to report and are trained to balance their reporting responsibilities with survivors’ power of choice. They are familiar with confidential resources on campus and in the community. For those needing support who do not want to report, simply let an Ambassador know what general resource you are seeking and they will connect you with the appropriate resource.
How to Get Involved
Safe@Weber Ambassador Program for Faculty/Staff
Want to be involved in creating a community of care and safety on campus?
Faculty/Staff Safe@Weber Ambassadors collaborate with Safe@Weber in cultivating safety, care and belonging on campus
Opportunities include:
- Networking and community building
- Assist with facilitating violence prevention/harm reduction education for Safe@Weber programs
- Participating in events with other Faculty/Staff Ambassadors
- Professional development
- Supporting the Wildcat community
Expectations of Safe@Weber Ambassadors
Safe@Weber Ambassadors will be expected to:
- Complete 3 hours of mandatory orientation sessions
- Monthly check-ins with Safe@Weber Staff
- Remain knowledgeable about campus & community resources and violence prevention curriculum
- Provide a safe and welcoming space when you are approached by students
海角社区 to Become a Safe@Weber Ambassador
Complete the program application and you will be contacted about next steps.
Contact Safe@Weber at safeatweber@weber.edu with any questions.
Contact Safe@Weber Ambassadors
Our Safe@Weber Faculty & Staff Ambassadors are happy to support students and connect them with resources. However, they do have reporting requirements at the university. If you are looking for confidential resources at Weber State, contact Safe@Weber Advocacy Staff or Counseling & Psychological Resources Center.
Amber Fowler
(she/her/hers)
Instructor
Nursing
amberfowler2@weber.edu
Angie Betancourt
(she/her/hers)
Associate Director
Housing & Residence Life abetancourt@weber.edu
Anne Bialowas
(she/her/hers)
Professor and Chair
Communication annebialowas@weber.edu
Ariel Olson
(she/her/hers)
Assistant Director
First Year Experience
arielolson@weber.edu
Brandon Flores
(he/him/his)
Executive Director
Student Retention & Success
brandonflores@weber.edu
Bryan Kuchak
(he/him/his)
Veteran's Educational Services Specialist
Military-Affiliated Student Center
bryankuchak@weber.edu
Chelsea Farnsworth
(she/her/hers)
DREAM Advisor/Transition Specialist
Disability Services chelsealongson@weber.edu
Conley McCabe
(he/him/his)
Area Coordinator
Housing & Residence Life conleymccabe1@weber.edu
Eddie Hill
(he/him/his)
Associate Professor
Outdoor & Community Recreation
eddiehill@weber.edu
Elaine Schnabel
(she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor
Communication
elaineschnabel1@weber.edu
Emily Briggs
(she/her/hers)
Academic Advisor
College of EAST
emilybriggs1@weber.edu
Isabelle Vivier
(she/her/hers)
Administrative Specialist III
School of Computing
isabellevivier@weber.edu
Jessica Fisher
(she/her/hers, they/them/theirs)
Student Engagement Program Manager
Student Success Center
jessicafisher4@weber.edu
Jo Blake
(he/him/his)
Assistant Professor
Dance josephblake@weber.edu
Joel Berrien, Jr., Ed.D.
(he/him/his)
Training Lead
Student Success
joelberrienjr1@weber.edu
Kait Viator
(she/her/hers)
Coordinator
Open Student Computer Labs
kaitviator@weber.edu
Kaitlyn Horisk
(she/her/hers)
Postdoctoral Fellow
kaitlynhorisk1@weber.edu
Kathryn Sperry
(she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor
Psychology kathrynsperry@weber.edu
Lauren Busby
(she/her/hers)
Area Coordinator
Housing & Residence Life
laurenbusby@weber.edu
Lorrie Rands
(she/her/hers)
Oral Historian
Stewart Library
lorrierands@weber.edu
Rebecca Schull
(she/her/hers)
Financial Aid and Scholarships Specialist III
Financial Aid and Scholarship Office rebeccaschull@weber.edu
Rochelle Bronson
(she/her/hers)
Program Administrator
Student Health and Wellness rochellebronson@weber.edu
Ryan Evans
(he/him/his)
Instructor
English
ryanevans2@weber.edu
Sandra Baltazar
(she/her/hers)
Community Partnerships Coordinator
Center for Community Engaged Learning
sandrabaltazar@weber.edu
Story Sutton
(she/her/hers)
Academic Advisor
Child and Family Studies
storymendez@weber.edu
Tara Peris
(she/her/hers)
Director
Student Involvement & Leadership
taraperis@weber.edu
Tawny Choi
(she/her/hers)
Academic Advisor
College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
tawnychoi@weber.edu
Teresa Martinez
(she/her/hers)
Associate Director
Community Engaged Student Development
teresamartinez1@weber.edu
Teri Bladen
(she/her/hers)
Director
Campus Recreation
teribladen@weber.edu
Tia Luther
(she/her/hers)
Disability Advisor
Disability Services
tialuther@weber.edu
Trish Gibbs
(she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor
Nursing
trishgibbs@weber.edu
Vanessa Watts
(she/her/hers)
Assistant Professor
Psychology
vanessawatts1@weber.edu