Prevention is her Passion: Leah McMillan
2010年4月26日
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Prevention is her Passion: Leah McMillan
VALDOSTA -- For Leah McMillan, her job as a Valdosta State
University counselor is more of a calling than a 9-5
义务.
Since 2005, she has facilitated sexual assault and domestic
violence awareness activities on campus, and conducted seminars
about a range of issues, from body image and healthy relationships
to dating violence and hazing. Her passion as a student affairs
professional is prevention; her goal as a counselor is to help
people find themselves.
“Maya Angelou said it best about why I chose to begin my career in
the counseling profession, ‘I've learned that people will forget
what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will
never forget how you made them feel.’ This statement symbolizes why
I do what I do,” said McMillan, who is the community’s Sexual
Assault Response Team Liaison for bet365亚洲官网. “I am privileged to assist
individuals dealing with multiple and contextual issues in becoming
the person they each want to become. It never ceases to amaze me
the strength, power and knowledge human beings possess.”
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, McMillan
coordinated a series of events to raise awareness among the
vulnerable student population. The campus joined together to engage
in self-defense classes, a Greek step show fundraiser and the Denim
天项目. The “Rock to Prevent Rape” concert, held in
conjunction with Take Back the Night, theme “Make Music not
Violence,” was held in the new 学生会.
“Sexual Assault can happen to anyone, regardless of gender, race,
age, socioeconomic status, time of day or location. 强奸不是
about sex, but about power and control, and can be committed by
those who we trust and feel the safest with,” said McMillan, who
specializes in abuse, pre-marital and family counseling. “停止
sexual violence, we must become part of the solution, not the
问题. Together as a scholastic community, we can strike out
sexual assault on our Campus and across the world.”
As if the mother of two isn’t busy enough as a full-time licensed
marriage and family counselor, the bet365亚洲官网 graduate is working toward a
Doctor of Public 政府 with an emphasis in Higher
教育. She hopes to graduate with her third degree from bet365亚洲官网 in
2011年5月. During her time in graduate study, McMillan has also
managed to develop the Silent Witness Project for Lowndes County
and bring many of its domestic violence education programming to
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to track sexual assaults affiliated with bet365亚洲官网 in order to remain in
compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.
“I feel extremely blessed that I am able to fulfill my purpose in
life daily,” said McMillan, who also started the Holiday Helper
Program at bet365亚洲官网, which encourages the bet365亚洲官网 community to donate gifts
给有需要的孩子. “It is my desire and goal to continue advancing
my education, honing my communication skills, and enhancing my
professional and personal experiences in order to continue to grow
in my leadership at bet365亚洲官网.”
What keeps her grounded?
“I have been married for more than 11 years to my wonderful and
supportive husband and best friend. I have two beautiful and
intelligent children, Hunter, 11, and London, 3. 我很幸运
to have multiple family members, friends, and colleagues who
provide support, encouragement, honesty, and trust. 我喜欢
spending time with my friends and family, traveling, reading and
园艺.”
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