Domestic Violence-Victim Advocacy (HICA) | Zonta Club of Birmingham

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year in October advocates survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).

Please join us on Thursday October 9, 2025 to hear our next dynamic speaker Daniel Novoa of HICA (Hispanic Immigrant Center of Alabama).

11:30 AM - Lunch/Networking ($15 lunch option)

12:00 PM - Business Meeting (all are welcome)

12:30 PM - Guest Speaker Presentation

1:00 PM - Adjourn

Members & guests are invited to stay to join our monthly Advocacy efforts by writing cards to legislators for the topic of the month.

SPEAKER BIO:

Daniel Novoa is a public health professional with a strong background in health education and community advocacy. Originally from El Salvador, he holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Public Health with a focus on Health Behavior and Community Health Education, both from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Daniel currently serves as the Safe Communities Navigator and Family Advocate at the Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (¡HICA!) while also playing an active role in ¡HICA’s! Civic Engagement Committee. His position concentrates on domestic violence prevention and victim advocacy. With over five years of experience, Daniel is committed to empowering marginalized communities, advocating for systemic change, and promoting health and wellness within policy and advocacy efforts across Alabama.

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