About Us
STAFF

IDVAAC’s dedicated and professional staff includes caring and highly skilled individuals who are committed to assisting the organization’s achieve its mission of enhancing society's understanding of and ability to end violence in the African-American community. IDVAAC’s program staff possesses technical expertise in areas such as research, training, community outreach, logistics, and organizational management. Our administrative professionals are always ready to answer questions and respond to requests for materials and other resources.

 Oliver Williams

Oliver Williams
Executive Director

 Lorraine Haley

Lorraine Haley
Executive Office and Administrative Specialist
612-624-9214
lhaley@umn.edu

Lynne Matthews
Communications & Logistics
lpmatthews@idvaac.org
 Marcus Pope

Marcus Pope
Associate Director
mpope@umn.edu

 Ebony Ruhland

Ebony Ruhland
Research Assistant
Ruhla001@umn.edu

 Ann Sacia

Nyshi S. Taylor
Principle Administrative Specialist
nstaylor@umn.edu