Kristin Kay Gundersen is a graduate student at the University of Southern California in the School of Social Work. Kristin serves as Research Fellow working alongside experts in the field conducting research on the issues of sexual assault, violence prevention, and rape culture, and is a published author in academic journals. She is a member of the USC Sexual Misconduct Task Force and is deeply committed to advocacy work, public speaking events, and in educating individuals how to thrive through life’s challenges. Kristin is the Vice President for a nonprofit organization that serves survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.