Elizabeth Rogers has begun serving as director of the Prevention, Education, and Advocacy in Community (PEACe) Office, according to a Daily Message published last Friday.
The PEACe Office — which will soon be renamed the Office of Intimate Violence Prevention and Response (OIVPR) — provides support to students who have been affected by sexual violence and organizes workshops and resources for the campus community.
“I lead violence prevention, survivor advocacy, and institutional change efforts,” Rogers wrote in an email to the Record. “My goal is to foster an inclusive campus environment, amplify marginalized voices, and drive systemic change to create a safer, more equitable community.”
Rogers said she has over a decade of experience in violence prevention, survivor justice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion-related work.
“I’ve worked to address power-based violence through trauma-informed, intersectional, and policy-driven approaches, leading the development of peer education programs, strategic policy initiatives, and cross-campus collaborations to build a culture of prevention, equity, and community connection,” she wrote. “What drew me to this role is its deep alignment with my passion for survivor-centered advocacy and institutional transformation.”
At the College, Rogers is responsible for training peer educators and working with the College’s leadership to shape institutional policy, she said. One of her priorities includes expanding access to educational programming and peer support, she told the Record.
“I also serve as a confidential resource, offering support and guidance to individuals impacted by intimate violence, sexual harm, and gender-based discrimination,” she wrote. “A priority for me is ensuring that this resource is truly accessible to everyone in the Williams community.”
“More than anything, my priority is building trust,” she added. “I want the campus community to know that this office is an inclusive, confidential, and trusted resource for everyone. By listening, learning, and working alongside students, faculty, and staff, I hope to create lasting, systemic change that makes Williams a safer and more supportive place for all.”
Rogers fills a role that had been vacant since the departure of former Director of the PEACe Office Meg Bossong ’05 in May. Assistant Director for Health Education Laini Sporbert served as interim director after Bossong’s departure.
“My focus is on assessing how we can strengthen existing support resources and ensure they are accessible and effective,” Rogers wrote. “We’re fortunate to have incredible community partnerships, and I look forward to collaborating to enhance services in ways that best support survivors and the broader campus.”
