MEET OUR BOARD
Nicollette Zupo
Nicollette Zupo is the founder of AreTheyAbusive, created from lived experience and a mission to promote prevention, awareness, and stronger protections for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.
She is also the independent author of a separate survivor advocacy book project focused on healing, resilience, and navigating life after abuse.
A second book is currently in development and will explore additional experiences, lessons, and perspectives not covered in the first release.
These books are separate personal projects and are not programs, products, or charitable activities of the nonprofit. Book purchases are not donations or charitable contributions.
Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/01PYITfm
Caitlin Lievre
Caitlin is currently finishing her master's in forensic psychology degree and plans to pursue her Psy.D. in the future. After surviving domestic violence in an 8-year relationship that she entered into at a young age, she has transitioned her goals and aspirations into the legal system and making a difference for victims and survivors of any form of abuse.
She was battling two unbelievable and traumatic court cases, which involved her two-year-old daughter that she shares with her abuser and had an extremely horrific awakening of how much change needed to be made in the legal system and within domestic violence education and interventions. She is passionate about helping those around her, providing space for those who want their voices heard, and encouraging accountability and safety within systems that involve victims and survivors. She was a Nursing student at the time of her case and realized that her place was with the community of people who needed their stories and voices to be heard. Having knowledge and experience in both Criminal and Family Court, she has been able to direct her knowledge towards improving what society perceives as domestic violence and how to prevent the abuse cycle within families.
She is currently in a 50/50 custody arrangement with her and her child's abuser, but she has overcome many obstacles and traumas that have brought her to a place of confidence and strength to help those who may be going through the same unjust afflictions. She believes that every survivor should feel empowered enough to speak their truth and be the leaders for the path of change. She believes that her work within her education can provide both support, encouragement, tools, and healing for those who are or have been exposed to any form of abuse.
She is a mommy and wife first, a student always, and a hope-filled human indefinitely.