Meet the team
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Shauna Light, M.A., Counselor/Advocate
Personal
Shauna grew up in Orem, Utah, with a stint at boarding school in Ohio—so the details are negotiable. Her adventurous spirit has taken her from hiking Everest Base Camp and scuba diving in Thailand to bikepacking, backpacking, and occasionally running from monkeys in Gibraltar. At home, her greatest adventure is her blended family, where she finds plenty of laughter, meaningful connection, and opportunities to stay grounded.
Professional
Shauna brings experience in business, humanitarian work, advocacy, and counseling. After beginning her career in business and real estate, she transitioned to nonprofit humanitarian work in Kenya, where she led multicultural teams and supported global operations. Her work as a CASA, sexual assault advocate, and counselor has shaped a compassionate, client-centered approach grounded in resilience, connection, and respect.
Qualifications
Shauna holds an A.A. in Spanish, B.S. in Business Management and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with an emphasis in Women’s Studies. She is a Utah State Certified Sexual Assault Advocate and UCASA Certified Sexual Assault Counselor.
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Lisa M. Leavitt, Ph.D., Manager/Advocate
Personal
Lisa was born in Calgary, Alberta, and grew up in London, England. She has called Provo home for the past 28 years. Outside of work, Lisa loves spending time with family, traveling, road trips, and experiencing new places and cultures.
Professional
Lisa’s career has focused on psychology, trauma recovery, and supporting survivors. Before becoming BYU’s first Survivor Advocate in 2017, she worked as a therapist at BYU CAPS and maintained a private practice serving women, children, and adolescents. She is passionate about mental health education, particularly around sexual assault and trauma, and regularly provides training and presentations on these topics.
Qualifications
Lisa holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Utah, an M.A in School Counseling and Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from BYU. She is also a Utah State Certified Sexual Assault Advocate with extensive training in trauma and sexual assault.
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Jackie Nunez, M. ED., Advocate
Personal
Jackie was born in El Salvador and grew up in California before moving to Utah to attend BYU. She now calls Utah home and enjoys hiking, camping, scenic drives, exploring new places, and spending time with family and friends.
Professional
Jackie has a background in advocacy, higher education, and victim services. Before joining BYU in 2020, she worked with government and nonprofit agencies, including as a Victim Advocate for law enforcement, and served as a Coordinator and Academic Counselor at UVU. She is passionate about empowering others and connecting them with the resources they need to thrive.
Qualifications
Jackie holds a B.S. in Sociology and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from BYU. She is a Global Career Development Facilitator and has completed training in victim advocacy, rape crisis response, and sexual assault counseling.
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