About Us
Healing in Community
Braver Collective is dedicated to helping survivors of sexual abuse and trauma find their unique pathways to healing. There are millions of us out here. We are stronger together.
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42 M + survivors of childhood sexual abuse are living in the United States today. Source: National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
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1 in 5 women experience completed or attempted rape in their lifetime. Source: National Sexual Violence Resource Center
We’re building community spaces where survivors of all ages and experiences can find support and connection.
We understand firsthand how abuse and trauma can hijack our lives and relationships. We also know how hard it can be to go through it alone.
Our Mission and Vision
Braver Collective creates and shares accessible, reliable, trauma-responsive and shame-free online spaces dedicated to survivor voices, where we can all find acceptance, hope and our next, best step to heal.
We’re working toward a world where all survivors of sexual trauma can find healing and belonging through mutual support, collective wisdom and meaningful connection.
Survivor-Led and Founded
Initially created in 2018 as Project Prism, Braver Collective has been a work of patient progress. We are an eclectic, passionate group of survivors, brought together by a shared desire to build what we've needed all our lives: a space to grieve and to heal together. We are storytellers and artists, activists and organizers, healers, leaders, learners and teachers, of many ages and experiences. We fight for justice and survivor voices. We work toward equity, safety, and accessibility. And we believe healing is possible.
Scott Dille
Founder and Executive Director
Scott Dille is the founder and executive director of Braver Collective. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Scott knows first-hand the many challenges survivors face as they navigate the path to heal.
Since 2018, he has worked with family, colleagues, and a network of trusted advisors, collaborators, and healing partners, to build a safe, welcoming, and accessible online community where survivors can find connection, belonging and healing. His vision for Braver Collective is to help all survivors feel less alone in their experience, and empowered to take their next best step toward healing.
Leadership Team
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Kelsey Neustel
Survivor Advocacy
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Mary Foyder
Director of Design
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Gretchen Goers
Treasurer
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Lynne Kostakis
Operations + Marketing
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Kathleen Howley
Fundraising + Development
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Lucy Cummings
Fundraising + Development
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Jason Lawit
Strategy + Development
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MF Design
Co-Design + UX
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Field of Practice
Site Design + Strategy
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Survivor Advisory Panel
Co-Design