News

New Members of CRCC’s Executive Leadership Team

October 31, 2022

Jessica Martin and Megan Williams

Announcing Jessica Martin, Chief Client Services Officer and Megan Williams, Chief Prevention & Education Officer

As part of on-going efforts to advance Cleveland Rape Crisis Center’s mission and vision, we are excited to announce Jessica Martin as the new Chief Client Services Officer. Jessica will lead and oversee all client service efforts including case management, therapy, advocacy, regional services, and anti-human trafficking. We are also proud to announce Megan Williams as the new Chief Prevention & Education Officer who will lead, oversee and grow all prevention, education, and training services to the community.

Jessica Martin previously served as CRCC’s Director of Clinical Services in 2020, and was promoted to Senior Director of Programs and Behavioral Health in 2021. Jessica’s prior experience includes Chief Clinical Officer, Assistant Program Director, Child and Adult Trauma Therapist, Domestic Violence Advocate, and Residential Care Specialist at The Green House domestic violence shelter. Since entering the field Jessica has founded the Northeast Ohio Domestic Violence Task Force, co-created the first transitional living program for survivors in Lake County, created the award-winning Empowered Parent program in Geauga County, lead the CRCC clinical team in increasing symptom reduction from 84% to 91%, and implemented a Harm Reduction initiative that provides training and equipment to staff and survivors.

Megan Williams joined CRCC as the Director of Education & Outreach quickly making a tremendous impact in the community. Prior to joining, Megan worked with the Neighborhood Leadership Institute as the Program Manager for True2U, a career mentoring and personal development mentorship program that served 8th grade students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the second largest school district in Ohio. Megan has spent most of her career in human resources management and organizational development in the fields of corporate manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, and professional services, with expertise in program management, curriculum development, facilitation and training.