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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagements

As part of her dedication and devotion to helping victims of domestic violence, Nancy Chavez has provided countless speaking engagements to help comfort people as well as educate those who may benefit from her experiences.

This is a partial list of her past speaking engagements. If you would like to speak with Nancy or would like to have her speak for you or an organization, you can contact us via email for more information while we develop our feedback & booking form.

Recent Speaking Engagements:

July 8th, 2024 – Insight With Sylvia Maus

Recent interview with Sylvia with the focus on addressing the continuing and horrifying issue of domestic violence; why woman stay; the impact on children and the RHOA series of podcasts that provide understanding and resources for and about victims.

The segment will air in two parts, beginning with Part I on Sunday, July 14th, 2024.

Sylvia’s show is called “Insight With Sylvia Maus.”  Each week, she speaks with local non profit organizations on how they are helping the community.  You can email Sylvia at: sylviamaus@iheartmedia.com


April 24th, 2024 – K2 Insurance Services

K2 coordinates  a Diversity, Equity Inclusion Group for all employees.  One of the segments of the group is to bring in guest speakers.  Nancy was honored to be invited to speak and give a presentation.


March 8th, 2023 – Remarkable Women finalist Nancy Chavez helping survivors of abuse

ABC News segment on International Women’s Day featuring an interview with Nancy Chavez, finalist for the remarkable women contest.

https://www.abc27.com/video/remarkable-women-finalist-nancy-chavez-helping-survivors-of-abuse/8455474/


January 9th, 2023 – Randi’s House of Angels turns pain into purpose – On the Bright Side

Nancy gives an interview to Fox43 news to mark the 20th anniversary of the loss of her daughter Randi.

A Camp Hill mother honors her late daughter by helping children experiencing domestic violence.

https://www.fox43.com/article/life/heartwarming/randis-house-of-angels-on-the-bright-side/521-30e1719b-cb77-4a48-9a50-fe832852caae


April 22nd, 2022 – People and Perspectives with Christine Ricci

Christine interviews Nancy Chavez, Founder and Executive Director of Randi’s House of Angels, and Andrea Karns, VP of Sales and Marketing at Karns Foods


May 2nd, 2021People and Perspectives with Christine Ricci

Christine interviews Nancy Chavez along with Corinne Bennett, Direct Services Supervisor with Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties and Robin Shearer, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Friends and Neighbors of Pennsylvania.


July 2nd, 2020 – Good Day PA on ABC27 with Amy Kehm

RHOA Founder Nancy Chavez spoke to Good Day PA on ABC27 about the mission of Randi’s House of Angels – providing therapeutic programs for children affected by domestic violence.
RHOA continues fundraising and it will be especially important to fund upcoming programs for children because of the recent uptick in domestic abuse. We’ll be ready to provide programs to help children heal from trauma experienced as a result of being confined in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


April 28th, 2020 Good Day PA on ABC27 with Amy Kehm

Nancy Chavez, Founder and President of Randi’s House of Angels, speaks with Amy Kehm on Good Day PA on abc 27.

Earlier this week, RHOA Founder Nancy Chavez spoke to Good Day PA on ABC27 about the mission of Randi’s House of Angels – providing therapeutic programs for children affected by domestic violence. Because of RHOA continues fundraising and it will be especially important to fund upcoming programs for children because of the recent uptick in domestic abuse.

We’ll be ready to provide programs to help children heal from trauma experienced as a result of being confined in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 26, 2019 – Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg

Nancy was invited to shared her story with the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg – North. Read more


April 11, 2019 – CBS 21 interview with Jasmine Brooks

On this day, Nancy also served as Keynote Speaker for Cumberland County’s annual Victims’ Rights Rally in Carlisle, PA.


October 2018 – ABC27 News Interview 

Nancy Discusses how Marsy’s Law, the national effort to provide victims with a Bill of Rights, would significantly affect the criminal justice system in Pennsylvania.


October 2017 – Guest Speaker at Domestic Violence Intervention (DVI) of Lebanon County’s Domestic Violence Awareness Dinner at the Lebanon Country Club


September 2017Fox43 News Interview Discussing ‘The Walk a Mile to End Gender Violence’ event on October 6, 2017.


August 2017 – Interview with Jenna Clay – Listen here


April 3, 2017 – The Civic Club of Harrisburg hosted a luncheon with Nancy Chavez as a guest speaker


November 2014 – Speaker at Dr. Ricketts “Intimate Partner” Class at Shippensburg University


November 2014Comcast Newsmakers Interview


October 2014 – Harrisburg City Domestic Awareness Lunch and Learn


October 2014 – Keynote Speaker at Clouse Sunflower Ball


October 2014 Raising Awareness for Domestic Violence sponsored by Shippensburg University


October 2014 – Guest Speaker “Say No More” at Shippensburg University Domestic Violence Event


September 2014 – PCCD In Service Presentation for Stabbed in the Heart


July 2014 – Interview on Life Esteem with Pat and Nat Gadsden


May 2014 – Interview with Middletown Newspaper


May 2014 – Guest Speaker at the Central Penn Common Hour / Presentation of Stabbed in the Heart and signing


April 2014 – Guest Speaker at PSECU Lunch and Learn Series on Domestic Violence


April 2014 – Guest Speaker at Dept. of Corrections Central Office Empowerment Committee Lunch and Learn


April 2014 – Guest Speaker at Dr. Patterson’s Criminal Justice Class at Shippensburg University on victims’ experiences / impacts


February 2014 – Good Day Interview with Amy Kehm at WHP 27 regarding Stabbed in the Heart


January 2014 – Midtown Scholar Book Signing for Stabbed in the Heart


January 2014 – PCN Interview with Franzine Schertzer regarding Stabbed in the Heart


January 2014 – Smart Talk Radio WITF Interview with Scott LaMar regarding Stabbed in the Heart


December 2013 – Guest speaker at Dunkin Donuts “Thanks To You” Community Hero Award Recognition Ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel


December 2013 – Book signing and discussion at Cornerstone Coffee House in Camp Hill, PA


December 2013 – Book signing and discussion at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, PA


November 2013 – Interview at CBS 21 with reporter Ewa Roman regarding Domestic Violence and the impact it has on families


November 2013 – Dress for Success Speaking Engagement in Harrisburg, PA


October 2013 – Meeting with Dr. Ricketts Criminal Justice Class / Speaking Engagement at Shippensburg University


October 2013 – Soroptimist Club Annual Dinner Speaking Engagement


October 2013 – Harrisburg Bar Association Attorney


May 2013 – Soroptimist Club Annual Dinner Speaking Engagement


May 2013 – Central Penn College Common Hour Speaking Engagement


April 2013 – Radio Interview at WINK


February 2013 – Soroptimist Club Speaking Engagement


February 2013 – Probation and Parole Speaking Engagement


November 2012 – Grand Marshall, Harrisburg Holiday Parade


June 2012 – Featured article in the Bronze Online Magazine


January 2012 – Guest Speaker at the Soroptimist International of Harrisburg


January 2012 – Guest Speaker at the Exchange America’s Service Club – Robert Hall Chair


October 2011 – Presentation before the PA 143-Victim Awareness Education Instructors at DOC Training Academy


September 2011 – Guest Speaker Dorothy Andrews Sociology class at Shippensburg University


August 2011 – Interview with Cumulus Radio – Denny Logan – Randi’s Camp for Hope and Courage


April 2011 – Keynote speaker for the Aliquippa Big Sisters /Big Brothers club


April 2011 – Panelist On the Victims t the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters


April 2011 – Keynote speaker for Shippensburg’s Take Back the Night and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes


April 2011 – Keynote speaker at the Criminal Justice Club at Shippensburg University

March 2011 – Guest speaker at the Central Penn University – Central Penn College Students Against Domestic Violence Domestic Violence organization


February 2011 – Guest speaker at the Dickenson School of Law – Women’s Law Caucus



December 2010 – Featured in Harrisburg Magazine December “717” Magazine


November 2010 – Guest speaker at the Cumberland County District Attorney Victim presentation of Randi Trimble’s case – country of Georgia, Russia officials

October 2010 – Guest Speaker – Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry County Candlelight Vigil –in Perry County


September 2010 – Guest speaker – Dickinson College Sociology Class Presentation with Susan D. Rose Professor of Sociology

 


September 2010 – Guest Speaker at the Board of Probation and Parole’s Training Academy for new candidates


May 2010 – Guest on Michael Parks talks show – Cumulus Radio


April 2010 – Guest Speaker with Lynn Shiner – Radio Smart Talk – WITF’s on the Crime Victims new website


March 2010 – Workshop presenter at the PCADV Conference “Lessons Learned and Effective Strategies to Enhance Safety” –Advocating with the Media for Privacy, Dignity, & Empowerment of Victims

and Their Families


March 2010 – Guest Speaker – “Local Voices: Their Stories. Their Words” Memorial Hall of the State Museum celebration of the Women’s History Month and the “Voices” exhibit


March 2010 – Interviewed by WGAL – NBC regarding the PACrimeVictims.com website


February 2010 – Interviewed by WHP –CBS 21 regarding the PACrimeVictims.com website


December 2009 – Interviewed and featured in Women-Connect Magazine


October 2009 – Interviewed by ABC 27, Valerie Pritchett as the Community Hero Award


October 2009 – Special Guest at the Sociology Class at Shippensburg


October  2009 – Guest Speaker Your Safe Haven Candlelight Vigil in Bedford County


October 2009 – Guest Speaker at the Domestic Violence Ministry coordinated by Sherry Christian at the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church


September 2009 – Guest Speaker for Domestic Violence Month at PA State Employee Credit Union


August 2009 – Interviewed by Dennis Thompson for the National Institute of Health for Domestic Violence and highlighted in an article “Woman Reaches Out After Violence Strikes Twice”


June 2009 – Guest Speaker at the Harrisburg PA Bar Association Law Symposium – Victim Impact Panel at Harrisburg Hilton


August 2008 – Guest Speaker at the Loysville Detention School for Boys


April 2008 – Guest Speaker at Dickinson College and introduced Nancy Hulse recognizing Crime Victims Week


February 2008 – Co-presenter with Judy Yupcavage at “Violence in Intimate Relationship’ class at Shippensburg University (Professor Dorothy Andrews)


February 2008 – Guest Speaker at the Harrisburg Chapter of the Zonta Group


November 2007 – Interviewed by ABC Channel 27 Allie Langdon regarding the “Real Estate Agents Discuss Difficulties of Selling Stigmatized Sales and the Impact of homes where tragedy has occurred”


October 2007 – Guest speaker at Shippensburg University “Survivors speak out” sponsored by WIN (Women’s Center at Shippensburg University)


October 2007 – Guest Speaker at the PA County Corrections Association conference promoting SAVIN


August 2007 – Guest Speaker at the American Business Women Association (ABWA) Camelot Chapter in Camp Hill – spoke about CCCW


June 2007 – Guest Speaker at the American Business Women Association (ABWA) Harrisburg Chapter – spoke about Randi’s Murder


July 2007 – Wrote and published an article for the SAVIN E-News (Statewide Automated Victim Information Network) and featured on July 31, 2007

June 2007 – Guest Speaker at the American Business Women Association (ABWA) Harrisburg Chapter – spoke about Randi’s Murder


October 2006 – Guest Lecturer for Victimology Class at Messiah College

 


April 2006 – Interview with Sylvia Moss through Clear Channel radio


April 2006 – Guest speaker at the Dickinson College Class on Death Penalty


March 2006 – Guest Speaker at Dickinson College Fraternities/Sororities – “A Mother’s Story”


August 2005 – Participated in the filming of the NBC Dateline Show regarding Randi’s murder


July 2005 – Interviewed and feature in the Patriot News Domestic Violence Series– Meagan Wade reporter


April 2005 – Keynote speaker – Crime Victim’s Rights Rally in Carlisle sponsored by DVSCP/ DA Office


May 2005 – Panelist as a “survivor” at the PA Newspaper Association on how to mentor the news media on sensitivity


October 2005 – Guest Speaker at the Candlelight Vigil – DVS/CP Domestic Violence Awareness Month


May 2005 – Interview with CBS Channel 21 with Sherry Christian regarding Randi’s Race


September 2005 – Keynote Speaker at the SECA Kickoff for the State Attorney General’s Office


October 2005 – Guest speaker at Messiah College DV Awareness month program sponsored by DVS/CP


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