Stacey Walden

Stacey Walden has extensive work experience in violence prevention and community engagement. Stacey most recently served as the Director of Public Education and Community Engagement at The Ion Center for Violence Prevention since January 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a Project Coordinator at Northern Kentucky University from May 2018 to December 2019. Stacey also has a background in counseling and public education, having held the role of Senior Public Education Specialist and Community Counselor at Women's Crisis Center and Gateway Community Technical College from August 2012 to April 2018. Additionally, they have experience as a YouthCare Worker at Lighthouse Youth Services from June 2013 to January 2016, where they provided supervision and support to young residents. Stacey's early career roles include serving as an Assistant Supervisor at Service Industry Research Systems from August 2008 to August 2012, where they supervised interviewers, led training courses, and worked on a team to meet goals.

Stacey Walden holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University, which they obtained from 2021 to 2023. Prior to their Master's degree, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Northern Kentucky University from 2007 to 2011. Stacey also obtained a certification as a Licensed Social Worker (Ohio) from the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board in November 2013.