About the See the Triumph Team
See the Triumph was co-founded by Dr. Christine Murray and Dr. Allison Crowe. You can learn more about their research studies that are the foundation of the See the Triumph campaign here. Read on to learn more about the See the Triumph team.
See the Triumph Co-Founders
Christine Murray is the Director of the Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Previously, she served for 14 years as a Professor and Coordinator of the Couple and Family Counseling Track in the UNCG Department of Counseling and Educational Development, where she taught graduate-level courses in family counseling, family violence, sexuality counseling, and counseling research. Dr. Murray received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education, with a specialization in Marriage and Family Counseling, from the University of Florida. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology at Duke University.
Dr. Murray is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina. She has worked as a therapist in the adult outpatient department in a community mental health agency, where she worked primarily with adults who experienced chronic mental health disorders. She also has provided counseling in a variety of other settings, including a school for at-risk adolescents, a children’s outpatient mental health treatment department, a juvenile delinquency diversion program, and churches. Across all of these settings, she worked frequently with clients impacted by various forms of family violence, including current and past intimate partner violence, childhood physical and sexual abuse, and emotional and verbal abuse.
Dr. Murray’s primary research interest relates to the bridging the gap between research and practice in the area of domestic violence. In addition, the family violence-related topics she has addressed through her research and scholarship include the following: coping strategies used by women who have been battered, same-sex intimate partner violence, community-based approaches to domestic violence programming, dating violence among college students, applications of family systems theory to family violence, and intimate partner violence prevention research. The full-text of many of her publications can be found through NC DOCKS. Dr. Murray is the lead author of Responding to Family Violence, a book on conducting psychotherapy with clients impacted by various forms of family violence, as well as Sexuality Counseling: Theory, Research, and Practice, which was published in January 2016 by Sage Publications. She and See the Triumph Co-Founder, Allison Crowe, also are the authors of Overcoming the Stigma of Intimate Partner Abuse, which is based on the same research that informs the See the Triumph campaign.
Most recently, Dr. Murray is the author of Triumph Over Abuse: Healing, Recovery, and Purpose after an Abusive Relationship, which will be released by Routledge in December 2020.
Learn more about Dr. Murray here: http://www.christinemurray.info/
Dr. Murray is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina. She has worked as a therapist in the adult outpatient department in a community mental health agency, where she worked primarily with adults who experienced chronic mental health disorders. She also has provided counseling in a variety of other settings, including a school for at-risk adolescents, a children’s outpatient mental health treatment department, a juvenile delinquency diversion program, and churches. Across all of these settings, she worked frequently with clients impacted by various forms of family violence, including current and past intimate partner violence, childhood physical and sexual abuse, and emotional and verbal abuse.
Dr. Murray’s primary research interest relates to the bridging the gap between research and practice in the area of domestic violence. In addition, the family violence-related topics she has addressed through her research and scholarship include the following: coping strategies used by women who have been battered, same-sex intimate partner violence, community-based approaches to domestic violence programming, dating violence among college students, applications of family systems theory to family violence, and intimate partner violence prevention research. The full-text of many of her publications can be found through NC DOCKS. Dr. Murray is the lead author of Responding to Family Violence, a book on conducting psychotherapy with clients impacted by various forms of family violence, as well as Sexuality Counseling: Theory, Research, and Practice, which was published in January 2016 by Sage Publications. She and See the Triumph Co-Founder, Allison Crowe, also are the authors of Overcoming the Stigma of Intimate Partner Abuse, which is based on the same research that informs the See the Triumph campaign.
Most recently, Dr. Murray is the author of Triumph Over Abuse: Healing, Recovery, and Purpose after an Abusive Relationship, which will be released by Routledge in December 2020.
Learn more about Dr. Murray here: http://www.christinemurray.info/
Allison Crowe is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at East Carolina University. Allison teaches graduate -level courses on helping skills, clinical mental health counseling, group counseling, family counseling, theories, ethics, and research. Dr. Crowe received a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a master's degree in Community Counseling at the College of William and Mary, and her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Virginia.
Dr. Crowe is a licensed professional counselor with clinical experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, crisis, women and families, and those with substance use disorders. She has worked at in-patient facilities, crisis units, outpatient care, and in the field of domestic violence.
Along with stigma and intimate partner violence, Dr. Crowe also researches stigma related to mental illness, stigma and other marginalized groups, mental illness and the family, as well as creative approaches in counseling and counselor education. She has numerous publications on these topics in the professional literature.
Learn more about Dr. Crowe here: http://about.me/allisoncrowe
Dr. Crowe is a licensed professional counselor with clinical experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, crisis, women and families, and those with substance use disorders. She has worked at in-patient facilities, crisis units, outpatient care, and in the field of domestic violence.
Along with stigma and intimate partner violence, Dr. Crowe also researches stigma related to mental illness, stigma and other marginalized groups, mental illness and the family, as well as creative approaches in counseling and counselor education. She has numerous publications on these topics in the professional literature.
Learn more about Dr. Crowe here: http://about.me/allisoncrowe
Content Creator
Courtney Howard is a graduate student at East Carolina University pursing a Counselor Education degree with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She graduated from East Carolina University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Biology. Working previously as a crisis counselor, Courtney is passionate about helping others during times of suffering. And as a childhood survivor of domestic violence herself, she feels fortunate to give back to the community of survivors. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys playing banjo, painting, and writing — all at her favorite spot by the scenic Pamlico river.
Current and Former See the Triumph Contributors
Our volunteer See the Triumph Contributors make regular contributions to the campaign. To learn more about volunteer opportunities with See the Triumph, please visit the following web-site: http://www.seethetriumph.org/volunteer-with-see-the-triumph.html.
Sara Forcella received her Master’s Degree in Women’s in Gender Studies from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she focused on Intimate Partner Violence research and advocacy work. Originally from Connecticut, Sara received her B.A. in English from Central Connecticut State University. Currently, Sara acts as the Rape Prevention Education Coordinator and an Adjunct Professor at North Carolina State University. In this position, she advises a student organization (The Movement Peer Educators) and works collaboratively with community stakeholders to raise awareness about issues of IPV on campus and within the community.
Eileen Martin: “I am pursuing my Master’s of Social Work degree through the University of New England so that I can empower others as both a survivor, and a counselor. I obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Guilford College and have researched domestic violence extensively in both my undergraduate and graduate work. Currently, I work at a domestic violence and sexual assault agency and am on the VOICES Council, which is a survivor led group that seeks to educate the community on domestic violence. Both on a professional and personal level, I speak out about domestic violence at local events. For fun, I love to surround myself in nature and also have a passion for photography. My 3 children are grown and creating their own lives while I am happily pursuing my degree with the help of my study buddy, my shih tzu, Cooper.”
Rachel Miller, herself a domestic violence survivor, is currently pursing her Master's Degree in Couple and Family Therapy at Adler University in Chicago and holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology. She has written extensively on sex and relationships for several websites, is the former host of two internet broadcasts and web properties, and is a sex educator. Rachel co-authored the See the Triumph workbooks and founded the Facebook community, Awareness Wednesdays, which focuses on raising awareness about domestic violence while supporting and inspiring survivors. She resides with her two children and fiance in the greater Chicago area.
Jessica is the founder of Me Too, a program that utilizes coaching and story to facilitate a safe space for women to explore who they are and venture into the “What now?” As a survivor of intimate partner violence, she is passionate about making other survivors feel seen. She works to help women empower themselves on their own healing journey and to share how we can reframe our stories to find transformation. Jessica is also committed to engaging with the issue of intimate partner violence on a systemic level, seeking to be a voice and teacher around the complexities of abuse, and challenging the stigmas and stereotypes that exist. Jessica is a certified coach and received her Master’s Degree in International and Community Development from Northwest University, where she grew her interest in cross-cultural examinations of gender violence and context-appropriate evaluation of intervention programs.
We're thankful to all of our past contributors and guest bloggers who have been a part of the See the Triumph Campaign! Below are just some of the talented writers who have shared their insights with us since we launched in January 2013. Please visit our blog to read the work of these and other guest bloggers who have been a part of the See the Triumph Campaign.
Whitney Akers, M.S., Ed.S., NCC, is pursing her doctoral degree in the UNCG Department of Counseling and Educational Development. Whitney completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sexuality Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill and earned a MS/EdS in Couple and Family Counseling and School Counseling at UNCG. Whitney is a Nationally Certified Counselor and has experience counseling in community agency, inpatient, detention center, and school settings. Whitney’s passion for advocacy extends to challenging the social construction of power through feminist ideology, art, and activism.
Karen Bean completed her MA in Sociology and Certificate in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies at UNC Charlotte with a research focus on intimate partner violence and masculinity. She has volunteered as a Rape Crisis Companion and is a passionate advocate for IPV survivors and social justice. Karen is currently Associate Director of the Center for Education Innovation in the College of Computing and Informatics at UNC Charlotte which conducts research in technology and learning and also diversity in information technology.
Maxine Browne uses her inspirational story as a keynote. She facilitates workshops entitled Domestic Violence: Should I Stay or Should I Go? and Dating After Divorce: Am I Ready? Discover what is available through her coaching program, Co-Parenting with Your Crazy Ex, http://maxinebrowne.com/coaching/. Maxine co-authored the International Best Sellers, The Missing Piece and The Missing Piece in Business both compiled by Kate Gardner. She is the author of Years of Tears, the story of her family’s journey through domestic violence and recovery. Her books are available on Amazon. Years of Tears is available in paperback and there is a Kindle version.
Claire Cappetta is the author of A Broken Ring ~ A journey of Empowerment and Stalking Liberty ~ Are you safe?..., (Parts One and Two of the Ride to Liberty Trilogy). Born and raised in Yorkshire, England, she recently retired from the financial world to concentrate on writing her personal journey through relationships, child abuse, rape, domestic violence, through to healing and empowerment. Although at times heartbreaking it shows healing is possible. The story is heartwarming and inspiring. She now lives in New York with her husband and step-daughter, while her two grown children live in England.
Quasona Cobb is an intimate partner violence survivor. As a young survivor, Quasona seeks to utilize her story to educate young adults about the seriousness and reality of domestic violence. It is with this intent that Quasona also hopes to inspire other survivors to speak out as a means to end relationship abuse. Quasona participates in workshops, discussion panels, and symposiums hosted by various New York City agencies. In addition to her work with local agencies, Quasona focuses on community awareness, youth empowerment, sharing her story with various churches and educational institutions.
Heather Teater recently completed her Master's degree in Couple and Family Counseling in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Jami Walker is a medical student at the University of Illinois in Rockford, Illinois. She grew up in Southern Illinois where she attended Wabash Valley College, was Student Senate president, and graduated with her Associates in Science. She then attended the University of Southern Indiana where she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences. She obtained a full scholarship from Wabash General Hospital for medical school. She currently live in Rockford, Illinois with her husband and daughter continuing her medical schooling where she is part of a rural tract called RMED. She is currently expecting her first son any day. She aspires to become either a general surgeon or emergency medicine doctor. When she is finished, she plans to move back to her hometown and practice. In addition to practicing medicine, she aspires to use her position to bring awareness to domestic violence and help other victims. Many people never would guess she is a multi-generational domestic violence survivor.
Girl on a Journey has recently left an abusive marriage, is just beginning the divorce process and would like to stay anonymous. Because of her love of writing, poetry and art, she is using these mediums to help her heal from her abuse. In sharing her journey she hopes to help and bring comfort to others trying to heal from abuse. She is currently working toward re-establishing a career she is very passionate about. Becoming an advocate and working to inform the public about the hidden epidemic of abuse and the misconceptions surrounding it in our society is something she would also like to eventually work toward. Her journey has just begun.
