Panayiota Bertzikis
| Panayiota Bertzikis | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Coast Guard |
Panayiota Bertzikis is a United States Coast Guard veteran who founded the Military Rape Crisis Center, providing free counseling and advice to victims of sexual assault. This occurred after Bertzikis made claims of being sexually assaulted. After her discharge from the Coast Guard for failure to adjust,[1] she was awarded the Unsung Heroines of Massachusetts award by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women in May 2010. [2][3] She is also an author and blogger.
Awards and decorations
[4] Peter Vogel Gold Leadership Award (twice) Peter Vogel Silver Leadership Award Massachusetts 2010 Unsung Heroine
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.kpho.com/story/22983650/az-woman-part-of-lawsuit-allegeding-military-rape-coverup
- ↑ "Local veteran named Unsung Heroine". MST news. MST news. 2010-05-27. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
- ↑ Webb, Susan (2010-07-07). "Women's movement energized at national meet". People's World. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
- ↑ https://coastguardswomen.wordpress.com/notable-coast-guardswoman/panayiota-bertzikis/
External links
- Military Rape Crisis Center - Executive director - Panayiota Bertzikis.
- http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/14/health/military-sexual-assaults-personality-disorder/
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