Speaking Engagements
As part of her dedication and devotion to helping victims of domestic violence, Nancy Chavez has provided countless speaking engagements to help comfort people as well as educate those who may benefit from her experiences.
This is a partial list of her past speaking engagements. If you would like to speak with Nancy or would like to have her speak for you or an organization, you can contact us via email for more information while we develop our feedback & booking form.
Recent and Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
April 22, 2022 – People and Perspectives with Christine Ricci
May 2, 2021 – People and Perspectives with Christine Ricci
Christine interviews Nancy Chavez along with Corinne Bennett, Direct Services Supervisor with Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties and Robin Shearer, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Friends and Neighbors of Pennsylvania.
April 28, 2020 – Nancy via Zoom on Good Day PA on abc27
September 26, 2019 – Nancy was invited to shared her story with the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg – North. Read more
April 11, 2019 – CBS 21 Segment – Nancy served as Keynote Speaker for Cumberland County’s annual Victims’ Rights Rally in Carlisle, Pa.
Previous Speaking Engagements:
October 2018 – ABC27 News Interview – Nancy Discusses how Marsy’s Law, the national effort to provide victims with a Bill of Rights, would significantly affect the criminal justice system in Pennsylvania.
October 2017 – Guest Speaker at Domestic Violence Intervention (DVI) of Lebanon County’s Domestic Violence Awareness Dinner at the Lebanon Country Club
September 2017 – Fox43 News Interview Discussing ‘The Walk a Mile to End Gender Violence’ event on October 6, 2017.
August 2017 – Interview with Jenna Clay – Listen here
November 2014 – Speaker at Dr. Ricketts “Intimate Partner” Class at Shippensburg University
November 2014 – Comcast Newsmakers Interview
October 2014 – Harrisburg City Domestic Awareness Lunch and Learn
October 2014 – Keynote Speaker at Clouse Sunflower Ball
October 2014 – Raising Awareness for Domestic Violence sponsored by Shippensburg University
October 2014 – Guest Speaker “Say No More” at Shippensburg University Domestic Violence Event
September 2014 – PCCD In Service Presentation for Stabbed in the Heart
July 2014 – Interview on Life Esteem with Pat and Nat Gadsden
May 2014 – Interview with Middletown Newspaper
May 2014 – Guest Speaker at the Central Penn Common Hour / Presentation of Stabbed in the Heart and signing
April 2014 – Guest Speaker at PSECU Lunch and Learn Series on Domestic Violence
April 2014 – Guest Speaker at Dept. of Corrections Central Office Empowerment Committee Lunch and Learn
April 2014 – Guest Speaker at Dr. Patterson’s Criminal Justice Class at Shippensburg University on victims’ experiences / impacts
February 2014 – Good Day Interview with Amy Kehm at WHP 27 regarding Stabbed in the Heart
January 2014 – Midtown Scholar Book Signing for Stabbed in the Heart
January 2014 – PCN Interview with Franzine Schertzer regarding Stabbed in the Heart
January 2014 – Smart Talk Radio WITF Interview with Scott LaMar regarding Stabbed in the Heart
December 2013 – Guest speaker at Dunkin Donuts “Thanks To You” Community Hero Award Recognition Ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel
December 2013 – Book signing and discussion at Cornerstone Coffee House in Camp Hill, PA
December 2013 – Book signing and discussion at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Harrisburg, PA
November 2013 – Interview at CBS 21 with reporter Ewa Roman regarding Domestic Violence and the impact it has on families
November 2013 – Dress for Success Speaking Engagement in Harrisburg, PA
October 2013 – Meeting with Dr. Ricketts Criminal Justice Class / Speaking Engagement at Shippensburg University
October 2013 – Soroptimist Club Annual Dinner Speaking Engagement
October 2013 – Harrisburg Bar Association Attorney
May 2013 – Soroptimist Club Annual Dinner Speaking Engagement
May 2013 – Central Penn College Common Hour Speaking Engagement
April 2013 – Radio Interview at WINK
February 2013 – Soroptimist Club Speaking Engagement
February 2013 – Probation and Parole Speaking Engagement
November 2012 – Grand Marshall, Harrisburg Holiday Parade
June 2012 – Featured article in the Bronze Online Magazine
January 2012 – Guest Speaker at the Soroptimist International of Harrisburg
January 2012 – Guest Speaker at the Exchange America’s Service Club – Robert Hall Chair
October 2011 – Presentation before the PA 143-Victim Awareness Education Instructors at DOC Training Academy
September 2011 – Guest Speaker Dorothy Andrews Sociology class at Shippensburg University
August 2011 – Interview with Cumulus Radio – Denny Logan – Randi’s Camp for Hope and Courage
April 2011 – Keynote speaker for the Aliquippa Big Sisters /Big Brothers club
April 2011 – Panelist On the Victims t the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters
April 2011 – Keynote speaker for Shippensburg’s Take Back the Night and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
April 2011 – Keynote speaker at the Criminal Justice Club at Shippensburg University
March 2011 – Guest speaker at the Central Penn University – Central Penn College Students Against Domestic Violence Domestic Violence organization
February 2011 – Guest speaker at the Dickenson School of Law – Women’s Law Caucus
December 2010 – Featured in Harrisburg Magazine December “717” Magazine
November 2010 – Guest speaker at the Cumberland County District Attorney Victim presentation of Randi Trimble’s case – country of Georgia, Russia officials
October 2010 – Guest Speaker – Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry County Candlelight Vigil –in Perry County
September 2010 – Guest speaker – Dickinson College Sociology Class Presentation with Susan D. Rose Professor of Sociology
September 2010 – Guest Speaker at the Board of Probation and Parole’s Training Academy for new candidates
May 2010 – Guest on Michael Parks talks show – Cumulus Radio
April 2010 – Guest Speaker with Lynn Shiner – Radio Smart Talk – WITF’s on the Crime Victims new website
March 2010 – Workshop presenter at the PCADV Conference “Lessons Learned and Effective Strategies to Enhance Safety” –Advocating with the Media for Privacy, Dignity, & Empowerment of Victims and Their Families
March 2010 – Guest Speaker – “Local Voices: Their Stories. Their Words” Memorial Hall of the State Museum celebration of the Women’s History Month and the “Voices” exhibit
March 2010 – Interviewed by WGAL – NBC regarding the PACrimeVictims.com website
February 2010 – Interviewed by WHP –CBS 21 regarding the PACrimeVictims.com website
December 2009 – Interviewed and featured in Women-Connect Magazine
October 2009 – Interviewed by ABC 27, Valerie Pritchett as the Community Hero Award
October 2009 – Special Guest at the Sociology Class at Shippensburg
October 2009 – Guest Speaker Your Safe Haven Candlelight Vigil in Bedford County
October 2009 – Guest Speaker at the Domestic Violence Ministry coordinated by Sherry Christian at the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church
September 2009 – Guest Speaker for Domestic Violence Month at PA State Employee Credit Union
August 2009 – Interviewed by Dennis Thompson for the National Institute of Health for Domestic Violence and highlighted in an article “Woman Reaches Out After Violence Strikes Twice”
June 2009 – Guest Speaker at the Harrisburg PA Bar Association Law Symposium – Victim Impact Panel at Harrisburg Hilton
August 2008 – Guest Speaker at the Loysville Detention School for Boys
April 2008 – Guest Speaker at Dickinson College and introduced Nancy Hulse recognizing Crime Victims Week
February 2008 – Co-presenter with Judy Yupcavage at “Violence in Intimate Relationship’ class at Shippensburg University (Professor Dorothy Andrews)
February 2008 – Guest Speaker at the Harrisburg Chapter of the Zonta Group
November 2007 – Interviewed by ABC Channel 27 Allie Langdon regarding the “Real Estate Agents Discuss Difficulties of Selling Stigmatized Sales and the Impact of homes where tragedy has occurred”
October 2007 – Guest speaker at Shippensburg University “Survivors speak out” sponsored by WIN (Women’s Center at Shippensburg University)
October 2007 – Guest Speaker at the PA County Corrections Association conference promoting SAVIN
August 2007 – Guest Speaker at the American Business Women Association (ABWA) Camelot Chapter in Camp Hill – spoke about CCCW
June 2007 – Guest Speaker at the American Business Women Association (ABWA) Harrisburg Chapter – spoke about Randi’s Murder
July 2007 – Wrote and published an article for the SAVIN E-News (Statewide Automated Victim Information Network) and featured on July 31, 2007
June 2007 – Guest Speaker at the American Business Women Association (ABWA) Harrisburg Chapter – spoke about Randi’s Murder
October 2006 – Guest Lecturer for Victimology Class at Messiah College
April 2006 – Interview with Sylvia Moss through Clear Channel radio
April 2006 – Guest speaker at the Dickinson College Class on Death Penalty
March 2006 – Guest Speaker at Dickinson College Fraternities/Sororities – “A Mother’s Story”
August 2005 – Participated in the filming of the NBC Dateline Show regarding Randi’s murder
July 2005 – Interviewed and feature in the Patriot News Domestic Violence Series– Meagan Wade reporter
April 2005 – Keynote speaker – Crime Victim’s Rights Rally in Carlisle sponsored by DVSCP/ DA Office
May 2005 – Panelist as a “survivor” at the PA Newspaper Association on how to mentor the news media on sensitivity
October 2005 – Guest Speaker at the Candlelight Vigil – DVS/CP Domestic Violence Awareness Month
May 2005 – Interview with CBS Channel 21 with Sherry Christian regarding Randi’s Race
September 2005 – Keynote Speaker at the SECA Kickoff for the State Attorney General’s Office
October 2005 – Guest speaker at Messiah College DV Awareness month program sponsored by DVS/CP
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