Becca Hatfield serves as the Client Services Director at Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center, where she leads efforts to support survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking throughout Northwest Indiana. With more than a decade of experience in victim advocacy, Becca is dedicated to ensuring survivors have access to compassionate, comprehensive, and trauma-informed services that support their individual paths toward healing.

Throughout her career, Becca has worked to strengthen survivor services, build community partnerships, and improve coordinated responses to sexual violence and human trafficking. Her work includes supporting direct services, crisis response, advocacy, and community collaboration, while championing the importance of survivor-centered approaches in every aspect of the response.

As both a survivor and a longtime advocate, Becca brings a deeply personal commitment to this work. She is passionate about challenging the stigma surrounding abuse, raising awareness, and creating spaces where survivors are heard, believed, and empowered to make their own decisions. She believes healing looks different for everyone and that every survivor deserves dignity, compassion, and access to support without judgment.

Her dedication to advocacy has been recognized with the Outstanding Service Award from the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault (ICESA) in 2022 and the Light-bearer Award from the Lake County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) in 2025.

For Becca, this work is more than a profession; it is a commitment to building a community where survivors have a voice, healing is possible, and every individual has the opportunity to live free from violence.

Gabriella joined the Fair Haven family in August 2024 as a Victim Advocate working with adolescent survivors. Her dedication, passion for serving young people, and commitment to making a difference led to her promotion to Youth Services Coordinator.

Gabriella brings a unique combination of compassion, energy, and fierce determination to her work. With her fun and approachable personality, she has a natural ability to connect with young people, helping create a safe and welcoming environment where they feel heard, valued, and supported. Behind her warm personality is a dedicated advocate who is passionate about standing up for survivors, empowering youth, and ensuring their voices are never overlooked.

Gabriella earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Lewis University in December 2022. She is committed to helping young survivors recognize their strengths, understand their choices, and navigate their healing journeys with confidence and hope.

Outside of Fair Haven, Gabriella enjoys reading, working out, and attending concerts, bringing the same enthusiasm and energy to her personal interests that she shares with those around her.

Melissa joined the Fair Haven family in February 2024 as an advocate in our Youth Services Department. Her dedication to survivors and passion for helping others led to her promotion to Anti-Trafficking Coordinator before transitioning into her current role as Crisis Response & Adult Services Coordinator.

Known for her calm and reassuring presence, thoughtful problem-solving abilities, and deep commitment to those she serves, Melissa brings both compassion and determination to her work. She understands the importance of meeting survivors where they are, helping them navigate difficult circumstances, and ensuring they feel heard, respected, and supported along the way.

Melissa is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, continuing to strengthen the knowledge and skills she brings to her work at Fair Haven.

Outside of Fair Haven, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and animals—and can often be found staying up a little too late with a good book on her Kindle!

Yolanda joined the Fair Haven family in September 2021 as a Bilingual Victim Advocate and was promoted to Family Services Coordinator in November 2022. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Psychology and a minor in International Studies from Purdue University Northwest.

Fluent in Spanish, Yolanda brings compassion, cultural awareness, and a heartfelt commitment to helping survivors and families feel welcomed, understood, and supported. Her bilingual abilities help bridge language barriers and create meaningful connections with individuals who may otherwise struggle to access the services and resources they need.

With a genuine passion for helping others, Yolanda is dedicated to walking alongside survivors and families with patience, understanding, and respect, ensuring their voices are heard and their individual needs are recognized.

Outside of Fair Haven, Yolanda treasures spending time with her children, family, and friends.

Behind Fair Haven’s services is a dedicated team of six Direct Service Advocates who walk alongside survivors through some of life’s most difficult moments.

Our advocates are the heart of our agency, providing compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals and families impacted by sexual violence and human trafficking. From answering crisis calls and responding to hospitals to providing ongoing advocacy and connecting survivors with essential resources, their commitment makes our mission a reality every day.

Professionally trained and deeply committed to Fair Haven’s purpose and mission, our advocates work to ensure that every survivor who reaches out is met with dignity, respect, and unwavering support.

Their work is more than a service. It is the heart of our commitment to survivors.