Degree(s):
Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, Purdue University
Certification(s):
California Domestic Violence Victim Advocate (Coalition for Family Harmony)
California Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor (Center for the Pacific Asian Family)
What brings Sven to the field?: Sven believes it takes all of us to prevent violence and create healthier and safer communities. He has a deep-seated passion to engage with the community around issues related to masculinity and its intersections with violence. Sven is driven by people's ability to create lasting change in their communities and, in doing so, to help create a community free of violence.
What does Sven do for self-care?: Sven likes to hang out with his family and friends at the beach and local parks, play/cuddle with his two cats, jam out to music, find the best hiking trails in Santa Barbara, and watch the newest Gordon Ramsey cooking show.
Sven’s favorite dish in IV: Everything bagel with plain shmear from Yetz’s Bagels