Team

Carolyn Porta is the Principal Investigator for Re LAB. She is a nurse scientist committed to advancing health in partnership with patients, communities, and systems. Porta is International Association of Forensic Nursing (IAFN) board-certified to provide adolescent/adult forensic nursing care (SANE-A) and sees patients through the Regions SANE program based in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs and a professor at the University of Minnesota.

Ellen Frerich is the Project Manager with the SANE Community of Practice Program. Before becoming a nurse, her background was in public policy and social work. As a nurse, she worked in hospital, clinic, and public health settings with a focus on trauma-informed care and sustainable systems of support for health care workers and those they serve.

Cynthia Sherraden Bradley is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Simulation at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. She has served as a consultant for simulation programs and presents regularly at national and international nursing conferences. Her program of research is focused on simulation, debriefing, and the intersection of technology and learning to improve the preparedness of health care professionals in delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Dheqa Moussa is an undergraduate research assistant for the Re LAB team, assisting with the SANE clinical residency. She is currently a second-year student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. 

Estella Brawk is an undergraduate research assistant who assists with the SANE mentorship program and technical assistance.  In addition to Re LAB, she volunteers for the Regions SANE program and is an emergency room technician at Regions Hospital.  She is currently a second-year psychology student at the University of Minnesota.  After graduating with her bachelor's in psychology, Estella plans to complete an accelerated nursing program. Estella enjoys traveling, hot yoga, and listening to podcasts in her free time.  

Sarah Hoffman is an Assistant Professor in the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. She studies intergenerational trauma in war affected families and the longitudinal health effects of trauma from torture and war. Prior to her appointment at the University, Hoffman served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Africa, a human rights intern in South America, and a nurse on the inpatient unit of the Johns Hopkins Hospital AIDS service. In conjunction with her faculty position at the University, Hoffman is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. She teaches and advises in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs at the school and serves as an affiliate faculty member to the Master of Human Rights program.

Tara Dillon is a graduate research assistant with a focus on the residency and mentorship programs. She recently graduated from the University of Minnesota Master of Nursing program and previously earned a MA (Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology and BA (Communication Studies) from the University of Minnesota. Prior to pursuing a career transition to nursing, she worked for the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as a career and academic counselor and instructor, with a focus on empowering female and BIPOC students. She is a MNCASA certified sexual assault advocate and served on the University of Minnesota Student Sexual Misconduct Subcommittee for 4 years.

Alisha Blazevic, she/her, is a registered nurse and sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) who is the SANE Program Nurse Manager in Duluth, MN. She has practiced SANE nursing for 18 years and was honored as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Association of Forensic Nurses in 2024. When Alisha is not working for PAVSA she cares for people in the inpatient hospital setting and has a 20 year background in critical care. She finds joy in spending time with her family, smelling lilacs, making people laugh, and staring at Lake Superior.

Alla Hassan is a dedicated and experienced professional in sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and primary prevention strategies. She has worked as an advocate with clients who have experienced sexual assault, and in a variety of roles as a leader with a commitment to cultivate a culture that fosters healthy and safe relationships for all. Originally from the Sudan, Alla has deep community ties in Rochester MN and the Twin Cities MN as well, and now lives in Washington. She finds joy in breezy summer nights, being surrounded by trees and nature, and re-watching The Office any chance she gets.

August Glomski, is dedicated to building healthy communities.  He has served in a variety of settings, working in both English and Spanish.  He brings a consistent focus on communication and team building.  While in graduate school, he contributed to Re LAB as a Graduate Research Assistant.  He finds joy in playing the piano, hiking in the woods, and trying out new recipes. He is excited to continue supporting the forensic nursing community as a member of the CAB.

Christina Love is a proud Alaska Native (Alutiiq/Sugpiaq) mother of two who brings her authentic voice and transformative spirit to the forefront as an internationally acclaimed speaker, award-winning advocate and broadcaster, writer, educator, consultant, recovery coach, and civil and human rights activist. Her notable contributions include serving as a member of the Trilateral Working Group for the United States, Mexico, and Canada; as a federal commissioner to the Not Invisible Act; and her recent appointment by President Biden to the federal Council on Human Trafficking. She finds joy in gardening with her children, watching them fall in love with the earth, and in using her own story to remind others that healing is possible, hope is revolutionary, and love—above all—is the legacy worth leaving.  

Holly Fratzke, she/her, provides Primary Care/Women's Health services to students at Winona State University, a campus of 6000+ students in southeastern Minnesota. She has incorporated post-assault care into her work, and offers forensic exams at the campus clinic when needed. She finds joy in spending time with her family and many outdoor activities. 

Jacqueline Callari Robinson is the research assistant for the HRSA, ANE SANE Educational Grant, STARS Training, where she has played a pivotal role in its conceptualization and operationalization. Jacqueline also spearheaded the U.S. Department of Justice Grant, "Tracking Our Truth," and the HRSA STARS Grant. In 2020 and 2023, Jacqueline edited the SANE A/P Preparation Manuscript, published by Springer Publishing Company. Her expertise is in the assessment, evaluation, and care of Sexual Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence patients, and Forensic Nursing education. Jacqueline's scholarly work focuses on the lived experiences of sexual assault nurse examiners.

Kate Vaske-Wright, she/her, APRN, WHNP is the Medical Director at Family Tree Clinic in Minneapolis, MN. She is dedicated to providing safe and respectful care to people of all genders, and partnering with others to help improve the resources available to communities. She finds joy in spending time with her husband and two young kiddos as well as attending live music of many varieties.

Kaylen Moore, PhD, RN, CCRN, SANE-A, SANE-P, has over 21 years of experience as a nurse specializing in critical care, forensic nursing, and perioperative care. Her practice as a forensic nurse examiner directly informed her decision to pursue a PhD, shaping the direction of her research. Now an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at Marquette University, Kaylen studies violence in structurally vulnerable and historically marginalized communities and how survivors engage with healthcare and law enforcement systems. Her work focuses on how structural inequities influence survivor experiences, aiming to improve institutional responses through culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.