Who We Are
The Rowan Center exists to prevent sexual violence and other trauma, respond to crisis when harm occurs, and support adult and youth survivors on their path to healing.
Our Story
For 46 years, The Rowan Center has been a beacon of hope and healing in our community, dedicated to preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors on their path to recovery.
Founded as a Crisis Support Group
Education Became Our Core Mission
The Rowan Center Name Adopted
Trauma Recovery Practice Opened
KidSafeHQ Launched
46+ Years of Service
Supporting survivors and families with compassionate care since 1977.
20+ Programs & Services
A wide range of counseling, education, and outreach programs for all ages.
22,100 Community Impact
Lives reached through education programs, advocacy, and survivor support.
Our Mission
The Rowan Center exists to prevent sexual violence and other trauma, respond to crisis when harm occurs, and support adult and youth survivors on their path to healing.
Our Vision
We envision a future where trauma and abuse are no longer normalized or hidden; where children grow up safe, communities are educated and equipped to prevent harm, and every survivor has equitable access to care, justice, and stigma-free healing.
Our Team
The Rowan Center staff plays a critical role in supporting survivors of sexual violence. Their services include counseling for survivors to process their experiences, advocacy to help navigate present circumstances such as hospital exams and court proceedings, and community education aimed at preventing sexual violence in the future.
Leadership Team
Staff Members
Abby Flores, EN/ES
Justice Advocate aflores@therowancenter.org
Anthony Guerrero
Community Educator (EN/ES) aguerrero@therowancenter.org
Charlotte Gaston
Community Educator cgaston@therowancenter.org
Emma Zelenak
Education Coordinator ezelenak@therowancenter.org
Isabel Negron, LCSW
Assistant Clinical Director inegron@traumarecoveryct.org
Kathy Miranda
Community Educator (EN/ES) kmiranda@therowancenter.org
Raquel Lopez, LCSW
Part-time Crisis Counselor & Crisis Advocate Programs Administrator rlopez@therowancenter.org
Sarah Anzellotti
Crisis Counselor & Data Quality Coordinator sanzellotti@therowancenter.org
Taina Colon, LMSW
Staff Therapist and Trauma Fellow tcolon@traumarecoveryct.org
Zachary Boccarossa, LMSW
Staff Therapist and Trauma Fellow zboccarossa@traumarecoveryct.org
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