Jean Greaves, P.h.D. / Chairperson
Survivors of Torture, International co-founder Kathi Anderson referred me to my first job out of college back in the mid-80s with the International Rescue Committee in San Jose, California. Refugee resettlement work remained in my heart and, twenty-five years later, I discovered that Kathi was the vision behind Survivors of Torture, International in San Diego. She and her co-founders identified the need for medical and psychological services for San Diegans living with the trauma from torture in their home countries. We reconnected and I began volunteering on the finance committee and special projects as requested. I believe that investing in a safe, new beginning for survivors in San Diego will create a welcoming community that looks after one another. Let’s ensure that the trauma from torture ends with this generation of survivors in our schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. The journey to healing begins here at no cost to survivors.
Jean Greaves, Ph.D., is co-author of several books and assessments on emotional intelligence. Previously, she was CEO and co-founder of TalentSmart, Inc., Director of Workforce Planning for Sharp HealthCare and Consultant with Workforce Development Solutions. She joined the board in 2017 and currently serves as board chairperson.