Melissa Sinclair – Brief Bio
Melissa Sinclair is the director of Social Action at HAVEN, Oakland County’s center for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. She manages a team of court advocates and first responders, as well as consults with law enforcement, court personnel, and other systems to increase understanding of intimate partner violence and continually explore ways to improve experiences and outcomes for survivors.
As a leader in her community and an expert in intimate partner violence, Melissa has facilitated numerous trainings on IPV and serves on the Oakland County Coordinating Council Against Domestic Violence. She also served on the veterans and sobriety courts in Waterford as a domestic violence expert. Melissa has been a part of HAVEN for the past 4 years, and previously served as a court advocate, first responder, and crisis and support line specialist. Melissa’s 8 years of victim advocacy experience began with her role as a Sexual Aggression Peer Advocate at Central Michigan University, where she provided survivor-centered Title IX advocacy and conducted trainings around IPV and bystander intervention.
Melissa received a B.A. from Central Michigan University in family studies, with a dual minor in psychology and substance abuse. A passionate advocate who has dedicated her life to eradicating intimate partner violence, Melissa has worked with thousands of survivors to date.
Join us at our December 13th Networking Breakfast when Melissa Sinclair will be our speaker.
As a leader in her community and an expert in intimate partner violence, Melissa has facilitated numerous trainings on IPV and serves on the Oakland County Coordinating Council Against Domestic Violence. She also served on the veterans and sobriety courts in Waterford as a domestic violence expert. Melissa has been a part of HAVEN for the past 4 years, and previously served as a court advocate, first responder, and crisis and support line specialist. Melissa’s 8 years of victim advocacy experience began with her role as a Sexual Aggression Peer Advocate at Central Michigan University, where she provided survivor-centered Title IX advocacy and conducted trainings around IPV and bystander intervention.
Melissa received a B.A. from Central Michigan University in family studies, with a dual minor in psychology and substance abuse. A passionate advocate who has dedicated her life to eradicating intimate partner violence, Melissa has worked with thousands of survivors to date.
Join us at our December 13th Networking Breakfast when Melissa Sinclair will be our speaker.