AVA board member Indira Henard, DSW, MSW is the Keynote speaker for the 20th Annual Maryland Women of Color Network Sexual Violence Prevention Conference on Friday, March 6th, 2026. Dr. Henard is President and CEO of the DC Rape Crisis Center. With more than 20 years of leadership in the movement to end sexual violence, she has strengthened survivor-centered, community-led services both nationally and internationally. Dr. Henard was recently interviewed by Esperanza United President and CEO Vivian Huelgo, J.D. and discussed leadership, her motivation, and gratitude. You can read the entire interview here: Leadership in Community with Vivian Huelgo and Dr. Indira M. Henard - Esperanza United
