For more than 25 years, Jan Edgar Langbein has been an activist in efforts to end violence against women. Since 1991, she served as CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support in Dallas. As CEO, Ms. Langbein oversees Genesis’ internal and external operations as well as funding and community education. Recognized as a National Expert on the dynamics and effects of domestic violence, Ms. Langbein provides expert testimony in court cases and trains law enforcement and prosecutorial professionals to enhance their efforts to end violence against women. She conducts training, keynote, and workshop programs for numerous local and national conferences, social and civic organizations, and corporations, and is an adjunct faculty member at AEquitas, The Prosecutors’ Resource on Violence Against Women. In partnership with the Dallas Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ms. Langbein co-founded the annual National Conference on Crimes Against Women, which trains law enforcement, prosecutors, and advocates on the most advanced, cutting edge techniques and strategies in the investigation of crimes against women. In 2009, Ms. Langbein concluded a Presidential Appointment as Senior Policy Advisor to the Director of the United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Ms. Langbein is the recipient of numerous local and national awards and recognition, including the FBI Director’s 2012 Community Leadership Award. Ms. Langbein Currently serves as Board Chair of Legal Aid of Northwest Texas.