Emily Walker is a Prevention and Outreach Coordinator at Remedies Renewing Lives. She is an experienced professional with degrees in Biology and Education & Youth Studies.
With a strong background in outreach and teaching, Emily specializes in domestic violence awareness and prevention. Emily has worked to develop and deliver impactful programs that educate communities on how to recognize, respond to, and prevent domestic violence.
Passionate about creating safe spaces for open dialogue, Emily is committed to empowering individuals and organizations to foster understanding and support for those affected by domestic violence.
Emily has a BA in Education and Youth Studies and a BA in Biology. She also has had 40 hours of Domestic Violence training.
McKenna Bauer is a Senior Prevention and Outreach Coordinator at Remedies. McKenna is a dedicated advocate for survivors of domestic violence and a passionate educator in the field of prevention.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2023 and applied her knowledge and commitment to helping others by joining Remedies as an Adult Advocate for survivors. In this role, McKenna gained invaluable experience in supporting survivors and creating a safe, supportive environment for those in need.
In July 2024, she was promoted to Senior Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, where she delivers domestic violence education and implements prevention programs. Driven by a strong belief in the power of awareness and community involvement, McKenna is dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can live free from violence.
Her work empowers survivors and contributes to meaningful, positive change within the community. She is now working on her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to be able to better serve survivors of trauma.
McKenna has had 40 hours of Domestic Violence training, 20 hours of Partner Abuse Intervention training, and is an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional.
Emily and McKenna Bauer will talk about some of the programs that are run by Remedies but will focus on the problem of Domestic Violence in Rockford.
Domestic Violence is a huge problem not only in the Rockford area but all across our country. Plan to join us and learn about this problem and what Remedies is doing to try and combat it. This will be an interesting and informative program and one to bring a guest or prospective member to join us in person at Memorial Hall or via Zoom.
