Meet Doris O'Neal

Doris O'Neal is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience dedicated to addressing gender-based violence. Her work focuses on supporting women who have experienced trauma, particularly within the context of the legal system.

O'Neal's career includes managing the Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish, overseeing programs related to domestic violence and commercial sexual exploitation. She is noted for leading efforts to support survivors facing heightened isolation and stress, including piloting a partnership with the King County Prosecutor's Office to create a survivor-centered program.

O'Neal has also served as a Regional Program Coordinator for NOVA. Her understanding of the legal process is further evidenced by her past roles as a staff assistant for two different congressmen, where she assisted constituents with various federal issues, including IRS, immigration, and veteran affairs. Additionally, she has worked as a Notary Public for JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Her expertise extends to addressing the specific needs of Black women survivors of intimate partner violence, and she has contributed to resources for advocates to identify and serve this demographic effectively. Her work in this area emphasizes the importance of understanding the "Web of Trauma," which includes historical, structural, cultural, institutional, community, and family violence.

Through her diverse experiences and dedication, Doris O'Neal has become a prominent voice and advocate for women survivors of gender-based violence, especially within the intricacies of the legal system.