Intersectional Identities Need Intersectional Responses

If our advocacy isn't intersectional, who are we leaving behind? When we ground our work in equity and empowerment, we’re better equipped for the complex realities survivors face. But moving from theory to practice requires a radical shift: centering survivors as the absolute experts of their own lives.

In this episode, we unpack how overlapping identities shape lived experiences and why our support services must be as multi-faceted as the people we serve. It’s not just about being responsive; it’s about being effective.

Inside the Conversation:

• The Expert in the Room: Why centering the survivor’s voice is the ultimate tool for designing compassionate services.

• Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Recognizing how experiences, cultures, and identity overlap to shape a survivor's path to healing.

• Equity in Action: What "empowerment principles" actually look like in day-to-day advocacy.

We are honored to welcome Ingrid Anderson, Former Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition, to discuss building a movement that leaves no one in the shadows.