Megan Fowler459 Austin Road

Honolulu, HI 96819(719) 238-0711

megan.fowler1972@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a Victim Advocate

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Victim Advocate since 2010 TS/SCI Security Clearance with

Special Access Department of Defense Sexual

Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) Certified since 2013, recertified in 2015

Expert in Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) reporting procedures

Advanced knowledge of domestic violence prevention and services

Mentor to female officers from the Bangladesh Army

Joint Army/Air Force experience Advanced use of Microsoft Office Conflict Resolution Management Leadership Trainer Excellent oral and written

communicator Passion to help victims

EXPERIENCE:

Victim Advocate

Escorted victims through their Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE), providing the comfort, courage, and assistance they desired in order to endure the SAFE process which helped the prosecution collect the evidence needed for a conviction.

Advocated for and escorted victims during their Criminal Investigation Division (CID) interview, requesting breaks when the victims gave signs of needing one, which allowed the victims to collect themselves and their thoughts before continuing with the interviews.

Assisted victims in the processes of both restricted and unrestricted reporting which ensured the victims’ wants and needs were addressed at the appropriate levels.

Conducted assessments on victims of sexual assault, evaluating their needs and risks, which ensured proper referrals were made and safety plans were developed.

Created a safer deployed environment in Afghanistan by having motion detector flood lights and cypher locks on bathroom doors installed, making night time trips to the bathroom safer for both women and men.

Amended sexual harassment and sexual assault policy letters with language that took the fear of repercussions for collateral misconduct away, giving Soldiers involved in such activities a safe environment in which to report incidents of sexual assault

Served as subject matter expert in procedures, issues, and criteria related to Army responses, victim advocacy, reporting/investigative procedures, and decision points and impacts related to incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment on Soldiers, their adult family members, civilians, and US contractors which resulted in a comprehensive SHARP program focused on victim resiliency.

Demonstrated commitment and dedication in training 450+ people over three days, in a combat zone, on the Army SHARP program, resulting in 100% of the organization being trained.

Pioneered the Chief of Staff of the Army’s vision of eradicating sexual assault and sexual harassment from the Army culture within a brigade which brought education and training to those Soldiers before the Army SHARP program was officially established.

Developed SHARP program objectives, policies, and performance measures for program effectiveness through a comprehensive policy that centered on awareness, prevention, training, education, victim advocacy, response, reporting, and follow-up actions, which enabled Commanders to better structure their SHARP programs.

Designed executive level SHARP training for upper management to attend which reduced the required timeframe by 50%, allowing those personnel to conduct their training while still completing their missions.

Designed, developed, and delivered interactive training, fact sheets, information papers, memorandums, and policy letters about the SHARP program which were used by subordinate units for training and as a model for development of their own policy letters.

Educated victims of sexual assault on military and local resources available for medical examinations, counseling, safety plans, legal assistance, religious support, crisis centers, community support groups, and orders of protection, in order to get past the trauma of the assault and return to a functional life.

Trained, mentored, and educated female officers from the Bangladesh Army as they look to integrate women into their enlisted ranks, answering their questions

about sexual assault and sexual harassment in the US Army and sharing the Army’s vision of a cultural change in order to eradicate sexual assault and sexual harassment from its ranks, empowering those women with tools to use as they begin the integration.

Sought out by senior enlisted personnel for advice and counsel on SHARP issues.

Experienced in applying tact and diplomacy during sensitive circumstances surrounding a sexual assault, balancing the needs of the individual’s privacy and the desire of the Chain of Command for information.

Introduced 5 different direct subordinates to FAP for issues involving domestic violence and child abuse which resulted in those Soldiers getting the assistance they needed to get through the trauma associated with being a victim of abuse and stay in the Army on active duty.

Joint Army/Air Force Experience

Advocated with Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) personnel while in Afghanistan, gaining an understanding of how the SAPR and SHARP programs complement each other.

Worked in an environment with both Army and Air Force personnel for over 9 years which enabled an understanding of Air Force structure and policies.

Represented United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) at the Pacific Air Force’s (PACAF) Non-Kinetics Working Group, ensuring that the Army’s interest in Space and Cyber targeting was clearly communicated and understood.

Coordinated, synchronized, and integrated joint national level capabilities as the Special Access Program, Deputy Chief in an operational environment for 18 months, resulting in enhanced force protection, maneuver and strike capabilities.

Equal Opportunity/ Sexual Harassment

Inspected the Equal Opportunity/ Sexual Harassment program for a geographically dispersed organization with subsets in three countries and two states, ensuring that all requirements of the program were met or exceeded.

Trained over 400 people in annual and quarterly requirements for Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment, maintaining a 90% trained rate or higher which increased mission readiness.

Conducted staff assistance visits to subordinate commands, advising commanders and evaluating the effectiveness of their Equal Opportunity and Sexual Harassment programs, making recommendations on corrective actions, improvements, and expansion which resolved deficiencies and improved the capabilities and efficiency of the programs.

Assessed command climates regarding sexual harassment, sexual assault, and equal opportunity, which gave commanders an insight into problems within their commands and a way ahead to fix those issues.

Communication

In the absence of an Army policy, assisted in writing the USARPAC Nursing Policy which enabled nursing mothers to return to work in a healthy and safe environment for pumping and storing milk for their newborn babies (up to one year).

Communicated effectively with diverse populations, clearly articulating desired goals through oral and written communication, resulting in an increase of training effectiveness by 27%.

Mastered Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point, resulting in higher efficiency while preparing training and correspondence for employees.

Supervision

Provided leadership of up to 40 people, maintaining accountability and ensuring all mandatory Army training requirements were met while exceeding the mission goals of the organization.

Ensured all subordinates were regularly guided and given professional development on job performance, including a plan of action to progress in the job field, resulting in 12 subordinates being recognized for excellence and 100% promotion rate.

Influenced subordinates on the importance of higher education and helped subordinates develop goals to reach in achieving a degree, resulting in an increase of enrollment in higher education from 36% to 74%.

Monitored and assessed the credentialing of Satellite Network Coordinators, which ensured that certified personnel were available to meet the minimum manning requirements of that critical 24/7/365 Army mission.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

SHARP VA, Sisters in Arms Executive Committee Member, Space Operations and Intelligence Officer, Fort Shafter, HI, 40+ hours/week, 2013-Present

SHARP VA, Space Operations Officer, Deputy Chief Special Access Programs Fort Riley, KS, 40+ hours/ week, 2012-2013

SHARP Representative, Brigade Space Operations Planner, Peterson Air Force Base, CO, 40+ hours/week, 2009-2011

Signal Battalion Operations Planner, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, 40+ hours/week, 2009

Signal Company Platoon Leader, Fort Hood, TX, 40+ hours/week, 2006-2008 Sexual Harassment/Equal Opportunity Representative, Satellite Network

Coordinator, Peterson Air Force Base, CO, 40+ hours/week, 2001-2005 Satellite Network Coordinator, Landstuhl, Germany, 40+ hours/week, 1998-

2001 Tactical Satellite Communications Operator, Fort Campbell, KY, 40+

hours/week, 1994-1997

EDUCATION

Master of Arts: Forensic Psychology, 2013, Argosy University – Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice (minor in Social Work), 2008, Tarleton

State University- Stephenville, TX

TRAINING

D-SAACP Certification, Department of Defense, 2013, recertified 2015 SHARP VA, Department of Army, 2012, 80-hour Equal Opportunity, Department of Army, 2002, 40-hour Sexual Harassment Prevention, Department of Army 2002, 40-hour