Visionary Voice Awards

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) Visionary Voice Awards are presented in conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. Every year, NSVRC invites state, territory, and tribal coalitions to nominate survivor activists, community partners, advocates, policy makers, and other outstanding individuals who have worked to end sexual violence. The Nebraska Coalition celebrates their nominee as Nebraska's Visionary Voice Award recipient. 

2025 Award Recipient

Abra Poindexter

For more than 25 years, Abra Poindexter, LICSW, LIMHP, has been a guiding light for survivors of violence, trafficking, and systemic oppression. As a psychotherapist, consultant, leadership coach, and clinical supervisor, Abra’s unwavering commitment to trauma recovery and well-being has left an indelible mark on individuals and organizations alike.

Her leadership began early in her career as Director of Well Spring, Nebraska’s sole program at the time dedicated to serving survivors of trafficking. She went on to shape the anti-trafficking movement through both direct services and the creation of community-based programs. Through her work with organizations such as the Women’s Fund of Omaha, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Nebraska, and LGBTQIA+ leadership cohorts, Abra has continuously fostered resilience, hope, and transformation.

Her collaboration with the Nebraska Coalition on the Complexities and Hope: Serving Survivors of Trafficking Project was groundbreaking—creating a guidebook and training that equipped sexual violence advocates with the tools to work effectively and compassionately with trafficking survivors. Beyond her professional expertise, Abra’s courage in sharing her lived experience has instilled hope in countless survivors, demonstrating that healing is possible and within reach.

A mentor, a visionary, and a force for change, Abra’s work ensures that pathways to recovery are built on dignity, understanding, and the unwavering belief in every survivor’s right to thrive. 

2025 Award Presentation

Please join us as we celebrate Abra and express our gratitude for her incredible work.

  • Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Omaha, NE

We hope you can join us for this special event! Please email KimC@NebraskaCoalition.org for more details and to RSVP by Friday, April 25.

If you cannot attend but would like to share a message of appreciation for Abra, please leave a note using the link below.

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