Alex Madsen

Alex first joined the Alliance in 2014 as the Project Coordinator for the Comprehensive Services for Victims of Human Trafficking grant. Since then her work at the Alliance has grown to include oversight of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking projects. Her research and much of her past work have focused on collaborative models for creating comprehensive, cross-agency, support for victims of human trafficking and other forms of violence in the Bay Area. She has worked with Freedom House, Standing Against Global Exploitation (SAGE), The Human Trafficking Center and various other agencies dealing with interpersonal violence. Alex holds a Master’s Degree in International Human Rights, with a concentration in human trafficking, from the University of Denver. Prior to receiving her graduate degree, Alex spent over two years as a Head Start preschool teacher in San Francisco. Alex is thrilled to be a part of a dedicated team of individuals who are committed to systemic change to prevent violence.

Claudia Gonzalez

Claudia was born in Mexico and raised in the Bay Area and graduated from San Jose State with a degree in Health Science. Claudia has worked with a number of organizations with prevention work, data collection, and grant management. She joined the Alliance to End Abuse in April 2019, primarily overseeing the Human Trafficking Coalition and Human Trafficking Task Force. Claudia also assists with the Trauma 101 and Human Trafficking 101 trainings. She enjoys being part of the Alliance because of the shared importance on prevention strategies, early intervention activities, and creating systems change to address the wellbeing of our families and communities. In her spare time, Claudia likes to hike and visit new places with her husband.

Hisham Alibob

Hisham Alibob was born and raised in the East Bay and has long been a violence prevention advocate. He enjoys fighting for systems change and seeks to connect people while building consensus. Hisham joined the Alliance and Contra Costa County in October 2019 and helps oversee the Alliance’s policy-work as well as helping with communications. Prior to working for the County, Hisham was the Program Coordinator for Teens On Target, a violence prevention afterschool program in East Oakland under the nonprofit, YouthAlive! Hisham has worked in politics and is adamant about addressing violence as a public health issue. He views the world in terms of health equity and is enthusiastic about creating safer communities for all. When he’s not agitating for change, Hisham plays basketball and enjoys trying new foods.

Hisham Alibob