DVIP/RVAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services (Domestic Violence Intervention Program) announces new leadership in December 2025. Following the retirement of longtime Executive Director Kristie Fortmann-Doser, the agency’s Succession Committee and Board of Directors voted on the new executive director team on August 14, 2025.
After an extensive search and reviewing over 100 candidates, DVIP/RVAP proudly announces Alta Medea and Delaney Dixon as Co-Executive Directors. The transition will take place on December 19th, 2025.
Alta Medea: Alta Medea began her work to end domestic and sexual violence and build resources for victim-survivors at a young age. Ms. Medea has worked for over 25 years, strengthening her community and supporting those most vulnerable through direct action, volunteerism, service, and advocacy. She officially began her work with DVIP/RVAP (Domestic Violence Intervention Program) as a volunteer 25 years ago, then served as a board member, and has been the Director of Community Engagement for DVIP/RVAP since 2017. In 2018, Ms. Medea wrote a curriculum on building diversified support for victim-survivor services, “How to Market A Secret”, and has continued to build support and resources for victim-survivors. As a lifelong social justice activist and supporter of those affected by domestic and sexual violence, her deep commitment and passion for the work that this organization does for victim-survivors.
Delaney Dixon: Delaney Dixon is a recognized expert in gender-based violence advocacy with over 25 years of experience in crisis intervention, operations implementation and expert witness testimony. A certified Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, Delaney employs a trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach to promote justice and dignity for victim-survivors. She has led transformative initiatives in strategic planning, policy development, and multidisciplinary collaboration, significantly expanding DVIP/RVAP’s service provider network. Delaney remains a powerful voice in the movement to end gender-based violence, focusing on training, policy shaping, and building partnerships for lasting impact.
As co-executive directors, the team will utilize their areas of expertise with a combined 40 years of experience in victim services, advocacy, and community engagement to guide the agency into a stable, sustainable, and bright future, building on the rich history of DVIP/RVAP and supporting victim-survivors throughout Southeastern Iowa.
