Katie Ray-Jones
Katie Ray-Jones is the CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline, 1-800-799-SAFE), which provides confidential, immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. The Hotline’s highly-trained, expert advocates provide compassionate support to anyone who reaches out for help with lifesaving resources, safety planning and hope 24/7. Loveisrespect, a program of The Hotline, helps teens and 20-somethings learn about healthy relationships and dating violence. Katie is a nationally recognized leader in the field of domestic violence advocacy, she has testified before congress, and works with several national domestic violence prevention organizations to inform policies on domestic violence. Her experience includes managing programs that provide shelter, legal, and medical services and individual and group therapy for survivors, their children, and abusers. Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in child and family development and two master’s degrees.
