Avi Haimowitz has been with Deaf Overcoming Violence through Empowerment (DOVE) for three years, and recently transitioned from the Outreach Coordinator to Program Director role. As Program Director, Avi oversees the agency’s various programs, including the Volunteer Victim Advocates program, Survivors Teaching Empowerment Program (STEP), Youth Advocacy & Prevention (YAP) program, and all individual advocacy and outreach efforts. She also provides direct advocacy to Deaf community members who experience abuse, and facilitates trainings to service providers and criminal justice personnel around the state of Colorado. A Licensed Social Worker, Avi graduated from Gallaudet University with her MSW in 2010.