Who we are

Mission Statement:

Survivor Sparks provides a safe space for survivors of sexual violence by offering an exclusive forum for survivors to build community and share their stories, as well as community-led art exhibits, educational materials, events, and scholarships.

Vision Statement:

To create a world where people can feel empowered talking about their story, and to give survivors a voice through art and personal expression.

History:

Survivor Sparks was founded in 2025 by Delilah Gray after recognizing that fellow sexual violence survivors lacked accessible spaces for healing and connection.

Details:

Our EIN is 39-4480253.

Meet the Team

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Delilah Gray

Executive Director and Founder

Delilah is an award-winning journalist, dedicated to bringing the truth to the forefront. During her journalism career, she realized how vital the truth was and decided to change careers. She founded Survivor Sparks when she realized how few resources there are for fellow rape survivors, especially when it comes to what happens after. She aims to change how we talk about the aftermath of being a rape survivor, and to give both opportunities and a safe space for those affected.

In her free time, she loves to write, paint, and binge the dumbest horror movies ever made. She lives in Ohio with her partner and three cats.

Christian Fernandez

Associate Director

Christian is a young professional with many years of management experience. He joined Survivor Sparks here because he's seen the impact this issue can have on those he cares about. He believes that society doesn't have adequate systems in place to support victims who are hurting, and that Survivor Sparks can change that.

In his free time, you can find Christian cooking, watching anime, or making music (all with his cats).

Carlee Stoner

Board Member

Carlee is a librarian in the Eastern Ohio region who is dedicated to equity and justice. She wants to ensure that everyone at her library, patrons and colleagues alike, feels safe and free to express themselves. As a member of the Survivor Sparks board of directors, she aims to apply the same values and principles towards the creation of a supportive community for survivors.

In her free time, she loves traveling, tapping into her creativity, and cuddling with her two cats. Carlee believes that a strong community not only positively changes the lived experiences of its members, but that it also can change the world for the better.