Leadership and Staff

Staff

Renee Williams

Executive Director

Renée E. Williams is the Director of the National Crime Victim Bar Association. Prior to taking the helm of the NCVBA, Renée was the Executive Director of a Legal Services Organization. Outside of NCVBA, Renee serves as a Board member for Athena International. She also remains busy mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteering at Children's Hospitals and advocating for children as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. For these efforts she has been recognized as an Athena Young Professional Finalist, Pittsburgh's 40 under 40, and received a Jefferson Award. Renée holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts, and a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. She has also studied Public Management at Carnegie Mellon University.

Christa Andersen

Program Manager

Christa Andersen is the Program Manager for the National Crime Victim Bar Association, where she is in charge of managing daily operations of the NCVBA as well as planning events such as civil justice trainings and the annual conference. Prior to the NCVBA, Christa was a Research Associate for Westat and held internships with RAINN and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Christa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Law from American University as well as a Masters of Public Policy from The George Washington University.

Nadia Aparicio

Program Associate

Nadia Aparicio is the Program Associate for the National Crime Victim Bar Association where she assists with NCVBA projects, Civil Justice Seminars, and provides administrative support to the NCVBA team. Prior to NCVBA, Nadia was a Victim Assistance Specialist for the DC Victim Hotline at NCVC and previously worked as a Legal Assistant, as well as a Research Intern with the Virginia Conservation Police. Nadia holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Longwood University.

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