Responding to Bullying (K12 Teachers and Staff)

Jennifer Underwood (she/her) has worked for over 20 years to end violence and abuse in communities, schools, and sport organizations. From her first volunteer shift at a domestic violence shelter when she was in college, she has been passionate about changing the culture so that everyone can live in safe and inclusive communities. Her previous experiences as a survivor advocate, prevention educator, and anti-violence researcher inform her current work creating culture change through training and education. She works from an intersectional lens, developing content that is accessible, inclusive, and reflects the needs and experiences of the most vulnerable groups. Jennifer earned her master's degree in social work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned a Ph.D. in adult learning from Virginia Commonwealth University with a research focus on graduate students experiences with violence and abuse. She has presented at numerous state and national conferences and has published multiple articles and guides.