Change is Possible


Artika Roller is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA). In this episode, Chanda and Artika discuss how MNCASA addresses sexual violence through advocacy, prevention, racial justice, and systems change. They also explore Artika’s intentional leadership strategy and why the healing journey is essential.

Artika Roller
As the Executive Director of MNCASA, Artika Roller brings twenty years of direct service experience serving women and children in the fields of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and sexual violence. She holds a BSW from Metropolitan State University and a CPMSW from the University of Minnesota. In addition, she is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Institute from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Schools of Business and Social Work.