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Suzi Schoenhoft
Executive Director sschoenhoft@apfvwalworth.com |
Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Suzi:
"As Director at New Beginnings, I am privileged to work alongside a strong and dedicated team. We ensure victims of violent crimes receive services and advocacy that will empower them to regain their strength, both physically and mentally. We ensure our clients know their rights and provide options for growth. In my role, I write grants to fund our agency, speak as the voice for survivor justice and implement operational strategies that benefit those we serve and our team at New Beginnings APFV. All individuals have the right to be free of harm, fear and abuse. I'm at New Beginnings to help make that happen". |
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Araceli
Bilingual Crime Victim Advocate awence@apfvwalworth.com Master's degree in Social Work from George Williams of Aurora University. Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Native speaker of Spanish. |
Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Araceli:
Araceli runs three support groups, two for youth and one in Spanish for women. She enjoys helping people and loves to empower the Latino population of Walworth and Jefferson Counties by doing her job at New Beginnings APFV. |
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Carmen
Bilingual Counselor & Crime Victim Advocate cgarces@apfvwalworth.com Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in counseling from UW-Whitewater. Native speaker of Spanish. |
Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Carmen:
"In a society that has a difficult time dealing with issues of domestic violence and sexual assault, New Beginnings is a safe place for victims to go. As a counselor, I get to witness and learn from my clients' journeys from pain and struggle to personal strength and healing. I could not think of a more rewarding job." |
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Theresa
Senior's Advocate & Volunteer Coordinator tstalzer@apfvwalworth.com Bachelor's degrees in Spanish & Sociology from UW-Eau Claire. |
Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Theresa:
"In my program area it is important that we are able to provide services to individuals over age 60 who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, financial exploitation, or scams." |
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Alejandra
Bilingual Special Crime Victim Advocate amunoz@apfvwalworth.com |
Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Alejandra:
"Working with victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse is important to me because so much is taken away from them. I want to empower all survivors to have the tools they need and not be afraid. Everyone deserves to be happy and feel safe. Many times we say that people are broken but those broken pieces can be put together and create something more beautiful." |
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Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Will:
'As a survivor of sexual assault, I felt alone and scared to talk to others about the assault. I felt like I had no one to go to who would believe me or what I had gone through. Later in life I found that I am not alone. I do have a voice and my voice holds power. Being granted the opportunity to work as part of the team here at New Beginnings, I have the opportunity to help empower everyone I work with. As children and teenagers, it is common to believe that we need to accept things as they are, but when it comes to being a victim or survivor of violence and/or sexual assault that is absolutely not the case. As an advocate for child and teenage victims and survivors of violence and sexual assault I want to make sure each individual knows; I hear you, I believe you and I will support and advocate for you. " |
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Amber
Crime Victim Advocate agee@apfvwalworth.com Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from UW-Whitewater. |
Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Amber:
“In my role as an Advocate, I can help those affected by domestic violence and/or sexual assault to become empowered survivors instead of victims by providing them with a safe place in the community to heal.” |
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Jessica
Crime Victim Advocate jhernandez@apfvwalworth.com |
Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Jessica:
"Being a Crime Victim Advocate allows me to advocate for resources for victims and survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help and working with New Beginnings allows me to help empower and support victims and survivors as needed." |
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Stephanie
Special Crime Victim Advocate/Housing Specialist snewsom@apfvwalworth.com Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice |
Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Stephanie:
"I am passionate about helping victims of violent crime as they heal and navigate through the legal system. It is important victims are supported and connected to the services they need in order to work through and heal from the trauma they have suffered. Being an advocate here at New Beginnings has given me the opportunity to encourage and help empower victims to become survivors." |
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Martha Bilingual Legal Advocate
mgama@apfvwalworth.com Bachelor's degree in Social Work |
Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Martha:
"As the Bilingual Legal Crime Victim Advocate I am really passionate about the legal advocacy I am able to offer the victims and survivors. I am grateful for the opportunity my role gives me to empower and support many underrepresented populations, such as the Latino community." |
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Claire
Counselor/Intern Coordinator choward@apfvwalworth.com |
Why New Beginnings APFV is important to Claire:
"As a Counselor, it is my privilege to work with children and teens who are survivors of physical, psychological and sexual abuse: to walk with them in their journey towards safety, security and hope. I want to meet my clients where they are and advocate for the resources, supplies and equity needed for personal healing and restoration. It is okay not to be okay and ask for help when needed. Everyone has the right to be heard and safe." |
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Karen
Office Manager/Finance Assistant kberry@apfvwalworth.com Natalie Administrative Assistant nspruce@apfvwalworth.com |
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