Roxanne E. Epperson is the Executive Director and Founder of Women Against Abusive Relationships (WAAR). After surviving an abusive relationship that almost took her life, and multiple sexual assaults and rape, she became passionately committed to ending violence in women and girls’ lives. Roxanne realized that her survival was a blessing from God that allows her to use a life-threatening experience to prevent others from suffering the same.
Roxanne endured abuse at all stages of her life. After her partner nearly took her life, she found Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, and now she has a personal mission to help others experiencing abuse.