Safe Contacts Sexual Violence

Elisabet Vives
Project Manager and Researcher
LSE Consulting, Research and Innovation Division
e.vives@lse.ac.uk  
Preferred gender pronoun - She/Her

I’ve worked at LSE Consulting for three years, first as a Project Officer and Researcher and now as a Project Manager and Researcher. Previously, I did an MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy at the LSE. Being both an alumna and an employee, I feel very much part of LSE’s international, vibrant community, and that made me want to be helpful to those around me.

The safe contact scheme strengthens the links between each other and enhances our sense of community by offering support to those who seek it. I have received training for sexual violence and harassment support and have been a Safe Contact since 2019. I am also a General Committee Member of Spectrum, the LGBTQ+ Staff Network, so I would be particularly happy to help anyone struggling in the LGBTQ+ community.

In my free time, I love to read, exercise (preferably outdoors) and spend time with my loved ones.

Trained in LGBTQ+ Domestic and Sexual Violence 

 Sonya Onwu                                               

LAWS Director                                                             

Department of Law   

s.onwu@lse.ac.uk 

Preferred pronoun- She/Her

I chose to become a Safe Contact because it is vital that all students and staff who have experienced bullying, harassment and/or sexual violence have a judgement free space to sit, share and think. Furthermore, as a woman of colour, I know that for BPOC students and staff, having the option to speak to someone from a similar community can make a world of difference. 

As a mama of two, free time is hard to come by! But I do love to cook- food is a love after all! When I am able to grab a few minutes to myself, I like to read young adult fiction, doom scroll twitter, rewatch episodes of Greys Anatomy and This is Us, or just sit in silence and finish a cup of cofee without having to reheat it. 

Jennie Stayner
Department Manager
Department of Economic History
j.c.stayner@lse.ac.uk 
Preferred gender pronoun - She/Her

I’ve worked in Higher Education Administration since 2003 in 3 different institutions and have been at LSE since 2016. I have worked in academic departments for my entire career and my favourite part of my job is meeting and working with students. In my spare time I love watching films, being creative by knitting and sewing, spending time with my family and friends, and doing yoga.

I have received training for sexual violence and harassment support and have been a Safe Contact since 2018.

I am a committed and passionate ally for LGBTQ+, BAME and Disabled Colleagues and am trained as a Mental Health First-Aider

Trained in Safeguarding 

Jessica Rowan 
PA and Research Projects Coordinator
LSE Housing and Communities
j.rowan1@lse.ac.uk

Hi, I’m Jess. I became a Safe Contact because it was important to me that colleagues and students could access support services as simply as possible when dealing with difficult and stressful situations. In a crisis, knowing where to turn and how to get the help you need can feel overwhelming. Having an acknowledged, safe, clear route to finding guidance and help is absolutely essential, and Safe Contacts provides that.

In my spare time, I like to run, especially on the paths and trails of Wimbledon Common, and putting a good playlist on and boogying in my kitchen (or a dancefloor).

Nico Rosetti
Undergraduate Tutor
Department of Economics
n.rosetti@lse.ac.uk
Extension 5624

My role includes a strong pastoral and welfare aspect, so I see it as a natural extension of my everyday activities. Everyone should feel they can come to me in a safe, non-judgemental environment where they are believed and listened to. 

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? Freezing time. I would probably use it to take naps during the day. Maybe use it to perform magic tricks, but mostly the naps thing. 

Lucia Pedrioli
Program and Teaching Operations Manager
Department of Methodology
l.pedrioli@lse.ac.uk
Preferred gender pronoun - She/Her
I am part of the LGBTQ+ community

I’ve been at LSE for many years – first as an MSc student, and now as Program and Teaching Operations Manager at the Department of Methodology. I am also a Warden in a student hall, where I offer pastoral support to our students and work on building a safe and welcoming community for our residents.
I want students and staff to feel safe and valued, and help them feel empowered to make their own choices in an inclusive, non-judgemental environment.
I have received training on sexual violence, bullying and harassment, and I am a Mental Health First Aider. English is not my first language.

Trained in Safeguarding 

Louise Millar
MSc Programme Manager
Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science
l.c.millar@lse.ac.uk

Preferred gender pronoun - She/Her

I have worked at LSE since 2018 firstly as the MSc coordinator in geography and Enviroment and now as the MSc Programme Manager in Psychological and Behavioural Science. I regularly interact with staff and students and have a good understanding of the issues which are faced and how this could impact them.

I have an interest in the safety and wellbeing of staff and students at LSE. I have a Certificate in Counselling skills which has improved my listening and empathy skills which will help to put students and staff at ease when speaking to me confidentially. I am also a Mental Health First Aider. I like to go to the gym, in particular Spin and HIIT classes, socialise with friends and binge watch series on Netflix!

Trained in LGBTQ+ Domestic and Sexual Violence

 Sebastiaan Eldritch-Boersen

Accessibility and user expert 

s.r.eldritch-boersen@lse.ac.uk

Daniel Linehan
Centre Manager
LSE LIFE
d.p.linehan@lse.ac.uk
0207 106 1147

I’ve been at the School since 2001, first as Departmental Manager for what used to be the Department of Social Psychology (now the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science) and now as Centre Manager in LSE LIFE.

Over the years I have gain a good understanding of the issues faced by colleagues and I welcome the opportunity to work as a Safe Contact and to make a positive contribution to the School.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I have become addicted to Spotify and it has replaced Five USA as my favourite way to relax.

What is your favourite book and why?
Lord of the Flies by William Golding. This book made me look at the world in a different way in terms of good and evil.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?

The ability to instantly switch off.

 Trained in Safeguarding 

Stephanie Lambert
Academic Mentor, BSc Management 
Department of Management
S.Lambert@lse.ac.uk
Preferred gender pronoun - She/Her

I chose to become a safe contact because I understand there are so many situations in life that where confiding in someone can make things easier to cope with.  Having somebody impartial, reliable and trustworthy to talk to makes such a difference; nobody should have to struggle with something alone.

I am part of three staff networks championing diversity and inclusion: Power, Spectrum and EmbRace.  I have completed my Active Bystander Training, Sexual Violence Training and my White Ally Training at the LSE. 

If I could have one superpower it would be the ability to teleport so that I could find the sunshine when I need it (without enduring the costly long haul flights), eat all of my favourite foods in the best places and visit family and friends more often.

Trained in Safeguarding 

Katarzyna Krajniewska (Kasia)
Undergraduate Tutor
Economics
k.a.krajniewska@lse.ac.uk
0207 955 6889

In my daily job, I regularly and frequently interact with students. They come to me with lots of different issues and I always strive to ensure they get the attention and the right support needed, be it emotional, personal, academic or research related. I deeply believe all of us (staff, faculty and students) should feel safe, respected and cared about, and have a confidential and non-judgemental space to disclose details of incidents with negative impact and receive reliable advice on possible course of action. I hope to be able to extend the support I give my students also to other members of the community and this motivated me to become a safe contact.

What do you like to do in your spare time? 
Spending time with my family, especially with kids. My kids are still very young and it’s my priority to make sure they get the right amount of attention and value time with their parents. Besides, I really enjoy being around them, they make me truly and unconditionally happy. There is a lot one can learn from a child.

Trained in Safeguarding 

Tom Jones
Graduate Programme Coordinator
Geography and Environment
t.jones5@lse.ac.uk
0207 107 5689

I chose to become a safe contact as I had previously worked in HE in residential roles so thought my experience would be invaluable in this role. I also felt that there needed to be more male representation in the Safe Contact role.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I’m an avid rugby fan having grown up playing from the age of 4 and plan on getting back into playing when I move up to London. 

Rebekah Huggins
Head of Student Events Management 
Student Services
R.Huggins@lse.ac.uk

I have been at LSE since 2017. I have had a number of roles in Student Services and am currently the Head of Student Events Management in the SSC (Student Services Centre).                                                                                    I have recieved training for sexual violence and harassment support and chose to become a Safe Contact because I have a keen interest in student and staff wellbeing.

In my spare time I like to spend time with family, read, visist museums/galleries, go to the cinema, and do jigsaw puzzles.

Danny Hassell
Executive Assistant to the School Secretary
Secretary’s Division
d.p.hassell@lse.ac.uk
0207 955 7554

I’ve worked at LSE since 2017 and was a student here, graduating back in 2011.  My current role involves supporting the School Secretary.  

I have previously worked in local government and as a primary school teacher.  Outside of work I am an elected cllr in Tower Hamlets. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends, eating lots of different cuisines and drinking coffee (with cake, of course!) 

I have received training for sexual violence and harassment support and have been a Safe Contact since 2018. I am also a male ally.

Tash Dalling
Organisational Learning Programme Coordinator (secondment)
Human Resources
t.dalling@lse.ac.uk

I have worked in HE within Human Resources and Programmes as well as within Victim Support as a Support Worker. I have an interest in both staff and student wellbeing and safety, and feel that it is an incredibly important aspect of University life, hence have taken on the role of being a Safe Contact.

I enjoy Olympic Weightlifting and watching films/tv shows in my spare time.

I have received training for sexual violence and harassment support. 

Trained in Safeguarding and LGBTQ+ Domestic and Sexual Violence 

 Melissa Nicholson

Head of International Compliance- IGC

Legal Team

m.a.nicholson@lse.ac.uk

In my current role I support international LSE staff through monitoring and managing international compliance and governance related requirements related to the School's registered international entities and the International Growth Centre (IGC). I work with teams to improve international safeguarding, safety and sercurity across the School. I became a Safe Contact because it's important to know your options in a crisis and be able to be informed enough to be in full control of your next steps. 

I have received training on sexual violence, bullying and harassment. 

Abi Black
Student Communications Officer 
Communications Division 
a.a.black@lse.ac.uk
Preferred gender pronoun - She/Her

I have worked at LSE for nearly five years as an administrator and recently in student communications. I have previously volunteered for Sex and Relationship Education charities (Sexpression and Sexplain UK) and have a particular interest in sexual health, education, and supporting conversations around these topics as well as issues surrounding sexual violence and gender.  

I’m recently graduated from a part-time master’s at LSE in Gender and Sexuality.

In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog Ralphy, going to gigs and festivals, reading and visiting charity shops and cafes. 

 Ioanna Gouseti 
Leverhulme Early Career Fellow / Research Fellow
Sociology
i.gouseti1@lse.ac.uk  
020 7107 5560 

I joined the LSE Department of Sociology as course tutor in 2016, after completing my PhD at the LSE Methodology Department. I teach criminology and research methods courses, and I conduct research on public attitudes to crime and on sexual harassment. I’ve recently been awarded a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship to conduct research on gendered harassment in public space. 

I love movement, especially spinning, dance cardio, yoga, and walking (preferably in nature). As a new mama, I don’t have much ‘me time’, but when I do, I love watching movies and reading fiction as well as listening to podcasts, with some of my favourites being ‘Woman's Hour’, ‘Beyond Today’, ‘Talking politics’ and Tara Brach’s guided meditations. Have a listen! 

I have received training for sexual violence and harassment support, and I feel grateful for being part of the Safe Contact Team since 2020. I am a passionate advocate of initiatives that create cultures, which promote well-being, connectedness, inclusivity and support, such as the LSE safe contact.  

Trained in sexual violence and harassment support