Mao Yang

Resource & Technical Assistance Specialist

Mao Yang joined NNEDV as Resource & Technical Assistance Specialist in 2004, after dedicating five years to the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV). As a public relations assistant at RICADV, Mao coordinated and tracked local and statewide press coverage of domestic violence in RI. As public policy associate, Mao focused on children who witness domestic violence and other policy advocacy issues. She also convened and facilitated workgroups aimed at developing and implementing strategies to address gaps in services for domestic violence victims. In addition, Mao helped coordinate statewide legislative campaigns, organized the data collection efforts of the local programs and provided resources for the public. Throughout her work, she has collaborated with a grassroots group of domestic violence survivors called Sisters Overcoming Abusive Relationships (SOAR), and participated extensively on the Communities of Color Against Violence (C2AV) Committee. In her free time, Mao loves to travel and hike with her husband.