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The Office of Sexual and Interpersonal Wellness provides support and resources for current Pace University students who are or have been impacted by sexual assault and develops on-campus violence prevention initiatives, trainings, and events.
The New York City office is directed by specialist, Ashleigh Andersen, who is a social worker with varied experience working on issues of sexual violence, dating violence, and mental health. She is a confidential resource for students.
New York City Campus
Ashleigh Andersen, LCSW (she/her)
Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Education Specialist
The Office of Sexual and Interpersonal Wellness
Phone: (212) 346-1931
Email: aandersen2@pace.edu
41 Park Row, 9th Floor, Office 905
New York, NY 10038
Ashleigh Andersen, LCSW is the Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Education Specialist at Pace University. Prior to this role, she worked as the Relationship Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator at Day One, the Intervention Coordinator at the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault and as a Case Manager at a domestic violence shelter. She received her Master of Social Work from Hunter College, Silberman School of Social Work in 2017 and a B.A. in Political Science at Pace University in 2013. She has used her knowledge and experience of working with survivors of sexual harm and intimate partner violence to develop a strength-based, anti-oppression, and intersectional approach that continues to inform her prevention and intervention advocacy.
Pleasantville Campus
Asha M. Kadir, PhD (she/her)
The Office of Sexual and Interpersonal Wellness
Phone: (914) 773-8783
Email: akadir@pace.edu
Elm Hall, 133B
Asha M. Kadir, PhD is the interpersonal violence prevention and education specialist at Pace University’s Pleasantville Campus (Pleasantville) and holds a PhD in mental health counseling from Pace University. Before her current role, Kadir earned an MS in clinical mental health counseling from Lynn University, where she co-authored the workbook Finding Your OASES: Strategies for Coping with Stress and Developing a Resilient Identity. This work continues to inform her practice as she integrates resilience-building techniques into her support for students. Dr. Kadir's approach is firmly rooted in evidence-based practice, a cornerstone of her efforts in sexual violence prevention and education. Her unwavering commitment to research-driven methodologies underpins her dedication to fostering a supportive and resilient environment for Pace University students, ensuring the highest quality of care and support.
Peer Educators
Peer educators offer programming, workshops, and other learning opportunities throughout the year and are a non-confidential resource for Pace University students.
Interested in getting involved? Contact our specialist to learn more about how you can participate!
New York City Campus
Email: osiwpeereducatornyc@pace.edu
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Pleasantville Campus
Email: osiwpeereductaorplv@pace.edu
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