Alecia Venkataraman

Alecia Venkataraman
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Short Description: 

Alecia married her high school sweetheart. On her honeymoon things turned violent, but she stayed for 2 years hoping she could make it work. The abuse continued. With only $50 to her name, she left .

Winner/Finalist Info
Recipient's Age: 
24
Finalist or Winner: 
Finalist
State: 
TN
City: 
Nolensville
Describe what this winner does/did: 
Alecia married her high school sweetheart. On her honeymoon things turned violent, but she stayed for 2 years hoping she could make it work. The abuse continued. With only $50 to her name, she left . She is now a leading young advocate on behalf of women. In 2009, Alecia created two full-service support centers in Central Tennessee to Alecia created two full-service support to support people in times of crisis.
Year in which award/grant was awarded: 
2010