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Emily is the newest member of the Safe@Weber team, and comes with a background of advocacy for the past three years, and a passion for education. Originally hailing from the Central Valley of California, Emily got her Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a Family Life minor in 2019, and recently started an online Master’s of Sociology program through Texas A&M Commerce. When not at work, she is often cross-stitching, listening to music, watching 90’s horror films, being near water, experimenting with food, or talking as fast as a Gilmore Girl.

An alum of Weber State, Mercedes received her Bachelor of Political Science and Women & Gender Studies in 2017 and Master of Professional Communication in 2023. She has been working in the victim advocacy and violence prevention realm for 10 years in the higher education and nonprofit sectors in both Utah and Alabama. In her free time, Mercedes enjoys reading, writing, singing, dancing, kickboxing, and obsessing over her calico, Georgie. 

Jess is new to the Safe@Weber team, and comes with five years of experience in health promotion in the higher education sector. She earned dual bachelor's degrees in psychology and human development, and a Master of Public Health from Cal State San Bernardino. As a native Spanish speaker, she is passionate about increasing access to resources for underserved communities. In her free time, Jess enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and talking about sexual and reproductive health topics.

James has worked as a Peer Educator student staff since August 2025, and volunteered in the Safe@Weber center for a year prior. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and works as a social worker outside of this office. He is passionate about helping underserved communities and individuals, the rights and history of people with disabilities and children, and social trends throughout history.