October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Join CARE and the LGBTQ Resource Center for a session on  "How to Best Support Domestic Violence Survivors in the Workplace" featuring guest speaker Dr. Gena Castro Rodriguez, Psy. D.

All UCSF faculty, staff, and learners are welcome to attend! Food and light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees. 
 
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
10-11 AM, Virtual (Zoom)
Kalmanovitz Library, Rm 221
Parnassus Campus

RSVP kindly requested: tiny.ucsf.edu/DV25
 

SPEAKER BIO:

Dr. Gena Castro Rodriguez is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, educator, and recognized thought leader with over 30 years of experience in mental health, trauma-informed care, and community wellness. Based in San Francisco, she has dedicated her career to expanding mental health services and promoting resilience within underserved communities.  

Dr. Castro Rodriguez previously served as Executive Director of the National Alliance for Trauma Recovery Centers at UCSF, Chief of Victim Services for the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, Director of the Survivor Center for the Prosecutors Alliance, and Co-founder and Executive Director of the Youth Justice Institute. In these roles, she has championed culturally responsive practices and policies that center equity and healing. 

Currently, Dr. Castro Rodriguez is an Associate Professor in the Graduate Counseling Psychology program at the University of San Francisco. In addition to teaching and conducting research, she has been instrumental in advancing the mission of the university’s Center for Community Wellness.  

A sought-after speaker and consultant, Dr. Castro Rodriguez offers expertise in trauma recovery, restorative justice, and the intersection of mental health and social justice. Her work continues to inspire transformative approaches that empower individuals, families, and communities.  

Accessibility: UCSF welcomes all participants to our events. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event because of a disability, please contact Patty Barragan at Patricia.Barragan@ucsf.edu as soon as possible.

Guest Speakers: UCSF endeavors to create greater understanding and supports the exchange of diverse ideas. Views and opinions of guest speakers on campus are their own and may not reflect the perspective of the University.