Additional Resources

The Advocates

The Advocates are trained members of the Bucknell community whose primary responsibility is to provide information to student survivors regarding the medical, academic and legal options or needs a student may have following a sexual assault. With a focus on empowering the survivor to make his or her own decisions, the Advocates help to facilitate referrals, accompany survivors to medical treatment, answer questions about legal and judicial options, and help to ensure appropriate follow-up and support. They also assist survivors in connecting with resources that can help minimize the impact an assault may have on a student's academic career.

On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The Advocates are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the academic year to help students connect with helpful resources both on and off campus. If you or a friend would like to speak with an Advocate, call: 570-850-6115 (cell phone). Please note that only female advocates can be reached at this cell phone number. You may request to speak with a male advocate by calling 570-850-6115 or by contacting Public Safety at 570-577-3333.

The Advocate program is designed to provide a confidential resource for students in need. Speaking with an Advocate is not the same as filing an official report with the University or local law enforcement.

Female Advocates

Julee Bertsch
Senior Assistant Director of Alumni Career Services
209 Botany Building
julee.bertsch@bucknell.edu
570-577-1514

Lynn Pierson
Assistant Director of Community Service
119 Bertrand Library
lynn.pierson@bucknell.edu
570-577-1292

Martha Shaunessy
Academic Assistant, East Asian Studies and
Women's & Gender Studies
3B Marts Hall
martha.shaunessy@bucknell.edu
570-577-1360

Male Advocates

Christopher Magee
Professor of Economics
christopher.magee@bucknell.edu
570-577-1752

Bill McCoy
Director, Office of LGBT Awareness
bill.mccoy@bucknell.edu
570-577-3885