We Are the Movement: 2026 WSCADVSA Conference: Full Schedule

This year’s conference honors the people who built this movement, and the people continuing to carry it forward. For generations, survivors, advocates, organizers, and community members have created safety, support, and change together. Their lived experience, knowledge, and care have shaped this work from the very beginning. Join us for two days of connection, learning, and envisioning what’s possible when we build safety, healing, and belonging together.

Speaker and workshop announcements coming soon! For more information, please see our FAQ page or contact us at [email protected].

For more information about the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, visit our website.

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10:30am PDT

Make It Make Sense! Why the State Budget Matters for Survivors and Your Program

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Washington State is one of the top 5 wealthiest states in the country. And yet, programs that support survivors are being slashed, our own programs are stretched to the limit, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle cry poverty when balancing our state budget. Make it make sense! This workshop will help you better understand our state budget, what it funds, and why safety net programs are the first to be cut. We will also learn about why such a wealthy state has a big revenue problem and more about the movement to change that. Join us for a big picture discussion and how you can be a part of the change in your community.

This workshop is for advocates, directors, and anyone who wants to get nerdy about revenue!

Speakers

Traci Underwood

Director of Policy Development & Research, Economic Opportunity Institute

Traci Underwood holds a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Washington where she focused on public policy and nonprofit administration and has been working for economic justice for Washingtonians since 2001.

She is the Director of Policy Development & Research at the Economic Opportunity Institute where she has been on staff for 4 years. Some recent policy successes Traci has worked on include, strengthening our state’s Paid Sick & Safe Leave and Paid Family & Medical Leave programs... Read More →

Monday September 28, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Workshop

Topic community engagement & organizing, economic justice, public policy, managers & directors, systems advocacy, domestic violence, sexual assault

3:30pm PDT

Building Washington's Sexual Assault Movement: One Year of Progress & What's Next

Monday September 28, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

One year after WSCADV/SA became Washington's designated sexual assault coalition, join members of the Sexual Assault Working Group (SAWG) and the Coalition for a conversation about where we've been, what we've learned, and where we're headed. We'll share updates on statewide policy, emerging priorities identified by advocates across Washington, and opportunities to strengthen our collective voice. Learn about current sexual assault policy initiatives and help identify priorities for the coming year. Whether you've engaged with the coalition's sexual assault work over the past year or are joining the conversation for the first time, this session is an opportunity to learn about statewide efforts, share your perspective, and help shape the future of sexual assault advocacy in Washington.

Speakers

Sherrie Tinoco

Managing Director, WSCADVSA

Sherrie Tinoco is the Policy Director at the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV). Sherrie previously worked with direct victim service programs for over 20 years that provided support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes... Read More →

Roshelle Cleland

Director of Public Policy, Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Roshelle Cleland is the Director of Public Policy at the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Prior to joining the coalition, she served as Director of Advocacy & Education at the Lutheran Community Services Northwest, where she led Spokane County’s... Read More →

Kate Garvey

CEO, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC)

Kate was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center in October 2023. She leads a staff of more than 60 employees, and works closely with the 22-member Board of Directors to meet KCSARC’s vision and mission. Kate brings almost two decades... Read More →

Carlyn Sampson

Executive Director, Rebuilding Hope Sexual Assault Center

Originally from Tennessee, Carlyn holds bachelors degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a masters degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She moved to Pierce County, Washington in 2012 and began service with Rebuilding Hope as a volunteer victim advocate on the 24/7 helpline... Read More →

Sara Owen

Prevention/Outreach Specialist & Survivors Advocate at Beyond Survival, Sexual Assault Resource Center for Grays Harbor Washington

I'm the Prevention/Outreach Specialist & a Survivors Advocate at Beyond Survival, the Sexual Assault Resource Center for Grays Harbor Washington. I specialize in working with at risk youth, underserved communities & trafficking victims. Much of my time is spent teaching, creating... Read More →