Bo Van Armstrong

Working in prevention and advocacy since 2018, I now serve as Assistant Director of IPV at SARP. Passionate about community and interpersonal relationships, I strive to foster healthier, safer environments and bring that same dedication to BU. I hold degrees in Psychology and Theatre from UML. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to combine my education with my passions—whether as an Actor/Educator touring with Catharsis Productions’ “Sex Signals” program, or as an EMAB Advocate and Community Educator at a rape crisis center. At SARP, I oversee training initiatives, student ambassadors/intern programs, and lead prevention, awareness, and outreach efforts. As a cis, mixed-race man in this work, I am mindful of the responsibility my role carries. I hope to lead with kindness, accountability, and a commitment to growth. Knowing the fantastic individuals on my team, I can confidently say SARP will always do everything in our power to provide students with the support, comfort, and care they deserve.

Personal Hobbies
Rock Climbing, Jewelry Making, Biking, Ultimate Frisbee, Cooking, Magic The Gathering, Horror Movies, Theatre, Cats, Banjo.

Education & Training
BA, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Special Interests
Violence Prevention, Human Gender and Sexuality, Trauma-Informed Community Engagement and Education, Healthy Masculinity, Consent, Cognitive Psychology, Story-Telling as a Prevention Method.

SHS Committees
SHS Prevention Committee Massachusetts Coalition of Anti-Violence Professionals