Katie is serving as Program Manager of Forensic Interviewing and Advocacy Services of our newly established advocacy center. She earned a dual bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Justice Studies from the University of Idaho in 2003 and completed her Ms. Ed. in Counseling from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA in 2009.
When she isn’t working, Katie enjoys spending time with her family on the ranch, gardening, enjoying food with friends, living out her faith, and watching her children thrive.
As a member of the Two Rivers United Child Advocacy Center team, Katie is passionate about developing evidence-based practices and delivering trauma-informed services to children and their families. Her vision is to provide healthy and productive education and prevention programs to empower children and families in our community, and create pathways for families to develop resilience in the face of trauma.
Aberash is a dedicated advocate committed to supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening community partnerships. Raised in Lewiston, Idaho, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Lewis-Clark State College in 2024. She is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at Grand Canyon University.
When she isn’t working, Aberash enjoys spending quality time with her nephews, valuing moments of family and connection. She is also actively involved in her church’s youth groups, contributing to her community and fostering meaningful relationships.
As a member of the Two Rivers United Child Advocacy Center team, Aberash is passionate about building collaborative relationships with community stakeholders to provide comprehensive support services to survivors and their families. Her vision is a society where every individual feels safe, valued, and empowered. She is dedicated to ensuring families have access to the resources and support they need to thrive.
Kim has been a leading force in identifying gaps in services for rural communities through her work at the Department of Health and Welfare – witnessing firsthand the need for better interventions, victim advocacy, social justice, and judicial outcomes for children who have been maltreated.
Over his seventeen (17) years in law enforcement and seven (7) years serving on the Nez Perce County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), Detective Eylar is integral in identifying gaps for appropriate and accessible investigative services for children who have experienced abuse and witnessed violent crimes.
Rori is integral to developing resources for appropriate trauma-informed access to quality medical services for child abuse and pediatric sexual assault victims. Rori will be directing referrals for appropriate medical interventions and oversight to our Pediatric Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (P-SANE).
Jessica provides sound legal guidance in the development and oversight of organizational policies and crime victim assistance. As a prosecuting attorney for over 10 years, Jessica directly represented child welfare cases and has been instrumental in ensuring that proactive measures are being taken to improve services to child victims and increase prosecution rates for offenders.
