About
Rosemary Trible Founder
Rosemary’s passion to help others comes from her own life-changing experience. At 25 years old, she was raped at gunpoint, after hosting a television segment on sexual assault. In her book, Fear to Freedom, she recounts her journey from trauma and fear to forgiveness and freedom by sharing her story with others. She is committed to seeing all survivors of sexual violence find joy and walk the path of healing.
Shelly Averett Chief Executive Officer
I began my nonprofit career as a crisis hotline and shelter worker, helping survivors escape unhealthy and often violent situations while working alongside them through empowerment services. It was in those one-on-one moments that I learned the true meaning of resilience and witnessed the strength it takes to rebuild after trauma. When I learned about Fear 2 Freedom and its commitment to supporting survivors, the mission immediately resonated with me and felt like a meaningful connection to where my nonprofit journey began. What excited me most about stepping into this role was the opportunity to build upon Fear 2 Freedom’s strong foundation, strengthen partnerships, expand our reach, and find new ways to serve survivors and educate our communities, all while honoring and protecting the legacy our founder created. For me, growth has never been simply about making the organization bigger; it is about carrying that legacy forward while deepening our impact and creating more opportunities to support survivors and help prevent violence before it occurs.
Favorite Quote: “At the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of my life, I want to say that I contributed more than I criticized. It is that simple.” – Brené Brown
Kadetra Cooper Chief Operating Officer
What drew me to this organization is its mission and commitment to serving an underserved population whose experiences are often unseen due to the difficult conversations surrounding sexual assault and prevention education. I am excited about the opportunity to work at the executive level to strengthen the organization, expand its reach, and increase its impact for survivors and those affected by sexual assault. I also look forward to bringing my nonprofit experience to mentor staff and interns, share knowledge, and create meaningful opportunities.
Favorite Quote: “Remain open. There is something bigger than you know going on here.” – Iyanla Vanzant
Emmalee Weaver Community Engagement Coordinator
I was drawn to Fear 2 Freedom because I believe healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when a community chooses to show up with compassion and support. Fear 2 Freedom’s mission of equipping individuals and organizations to care for survivors in tangible ways deeply resonated with me, and I wanted to be part of that work.
As the Community Engagement Coordinator, I’m excited to have the opportunity to present our educational programs, while also building meaningful relationships with partners and supporters. Bringing people together around a shared purpose and seeing the impact those connections can have on survivors and our community is what I’m most looking forward to in this role.
Favorite Quote: “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall
Tasha Felton Programs Associate
I am honored to join Fear 2 Freedom because its mission of restoring hope, dignity, and empowerment to survivors deeply resonates with my passion for serving others. I was drawn to this organization because of its commitment to providing compassionate support and helping individuals move forward after experiencing trauma. In my new role, I am most excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, collaborate with a team dedicated to creating change, and contribute to a mission that reminds survivors they are valued, supported, and not alone.
Favorite Quote: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Kya Williams Programs Coordinator
I was drawn to Fear 2 Freedom because I believe healing begins with compassion, education, and community. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about empowering underserved communities through outreach, advocacy, and meaningful relationship-building. The opportunity to help survivors feel supported while expanding programs that educate and inspire others is deeply meaningful to me, and I’m honored to contribute to an organization creating lasting change. I’m excited to build meaningful relationships with schools, community partners, and volunteers while helping expand programs that educate, empower, and support survivors. I look forward to using my experience in community outreach and program coordination to help Fear 2 Freedom strengthen community partnerships and reach even more people.
Favorite Quote: People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
Faith Rodriguez Education Coordinator
I started with F2F in June of 2025 when I served as the Mental Wellness Support Intern and then as the Programs Intern. After a short gap I am returning as the Education Coordinator. What drew me to F2F’s mission was the ability to grow my understanding of what survivors go through and then having the ability to immediately act on the new information learned to help impact and educate others. I am excited for the opportunity to be part of building a culture where future leaders are equipped not just to respond to harm, but to prevent it. This isn’t just about reacting when something goes wrong. It’s about shaping communities that are safer, more aware, and more compassionate from the start.
Favorite Quote: “Hope. It is the only thing stronger than fear.”- President Snow (The Hunger Games)