Phoenix Guardians
We’re here to transform how survivors access safety, support, and justice.
Because the old systems failed, and we refuse to let that continue.
ALEXANDER MILSTEIN
Founder & President
Alexander Milstein pursued undergraduate studies at Tufts and Duke University, earning a bachelor's degree with a double major in History and Political Science. A mission-driven entrepreneur and advocate, he has launched ventures and led initiatives across Los Angeles, Paris, Tel Aviv, Madrid, and multiple cities in Eastern Europe.
From a young age, Alexander has been guided by a deep commitment to justice and community care. He founded an international youth political debate and leadership club and played a key role in national humanitarian efforts across Russia, helping raise millions for critically ill children in need of life-saving treatment. His work included organizing large-scale fundraising events, managing high-profile awareness campaigns, and securing hard-to-access medications from abroad, ensuring children received critical care when local systems failed them.
The Phoenix mission was born out of personal tragedy. After two survivors of long-term abuse, both close friends of Alexander, turned to him for help, he witnessed firsthand the terrifying gaps in the systems that were meant to protect them in their most vulnerable hour. One of the young women, a beloved friend and ally, ultimately lost her life after being isolated and abused overseas. Riddled with grief and the knowledge that her death could have been prevented, he became determined to ensure that no one suffering from abuse would be left without the safety, support, and the tools they need to escape and rebuild. Thus began the dream of holistic advocacy that would evolve into the Phoenix Guardian Alliance.
Leading with bold vision and relentless urgency, Alexander remains driven by an unshakable belief: We can build the compassionate, effective system that should have always existed - for his fallen friend, for those still fighting to survive, for every phoenix ready to rise from the ashes of abuse.
ARIELLE LOWE
Vice President
Arielle Lowe is a creative activist and public speaker with a background in innovative development and social advocacy. Her passion for utilizing the arts and community organization as vehicles for education, empowerment, and systemic change has made her a powerful ally and advocate.
With over a decade of experience in grassroots activism, purpose-driven performance, and civic engagement, Arielle has dedicated her life to learning how to better support community, organizations, and independent movements. Her work spans innovative advocacy, political satire, and collaborative events that merge music, visual art, and social intention with education and impact. These efforts have helped raise awareness and funding for the causes closest to her heart, including civil liberty, human rights, women’s empowerment, child protection, and environmental justice. From organizing and speaking at demonstrations to hosting protest stages and curating culture-shifting conversations, Arielle brings a bold, visionary lens to movement work.
With a strong belief in the power of peaceful rebellion, civil disobedience, and creative advocacy, she continues to mobilize communities through art-driven fundraising that unites creators, organizers, and donors in pursuit of collective empowerment.
Beyond her boots on the ground activism, Arielle hosts support circles for women in the arts, consults with creators seeking to infuse their work with sociopolitical purpose, and coaches artists in reclaiming their voice, creative direction, and personal power. Fiercely committed to the belief that every being has the right to sovereignty, Arielle carries this conviction into her work as both a peacekeeper and an advocate for justice.
ALEXANDER WARDEN
Chief Technology Officer
California-born and raised, Alexander has over a decade of experience in system administration, network engineering, software development, and agile project management. He’s built scalable, secure platforms for private clients in healthcare, legal tech, and finance, with a focus on data protection, real-time functionality, and user safety. As CTO of Phoenix, Alexander leads the entire development team, overseeing the buildout of our mobile platform, backend infrastructure, and security systems to ensure every feature meets the highest standards of reliability, privacy, and survivor-centered design.
​Our core developers team each bring 10+ years of experience across industries like aerospace, gaming, healthcare tech, and cybersecurity. They have developed mobile apps, secure communication tools, and high-traffic platforms.
Together, they combine deep technical skill with a commitment to Phoenix’s mission delivering the secure, seamless technology that powers our real-time survivor response system.
ANASTASIA LASUNINA
Chief Operations Officer
Anastasia Lasunina is an accomplished international business development leader with over five years of experience managing cross-sector partnerships and driving operational growth across diverse regions. With a deep commitment to social impact, an Ivy League graduate with a degree in international relations from Brown University and a Master’s in Digital Business and Innovation from IE University , Madrid Anastasia brings both strategic insight and compassionate leadership to her role.
Her career has focused on fostering stakeholder collaboration, scaling mission-driven initiatives, and managing multicultural teams, skills she now channels into building sustainable programs that support and empower survivors of domestic abuse.
Fluent in four languages and known for her diplomatic approach, Anastasia is instrumental in ensuring the organization operates efficiently while remaining grounded in empathy and equity.
SABRINA PECORELLI
Chief Development Officer
Sabrina Pecorelli is a nonprofit and public service professional with a background in international development, program management, and advocacy for marginalized communities. She has supported USAID-funded initiatives in the Middle East and Latin America that strengthen access to justice and democratic participation, working closely with civil society organizations and local stakeholders.
As former president of UN Women at Florida International University, she led programming focused on domestic violence and gender equity, organizing speaker events and public education campaigns. Sabrina brings to her board role a deep commitment to social impact, along with hands-on experience managing grant-funded programs and fostering collaboration between nonprofits and government institutions.
Sabrina is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in International Relations at Columbia University.
BRANDON VISSING
Chief Field Officer
Originally from Indiana, Brandon brings a deep personal commitment to the mission of Phoenix Guardian Alliance. After the tragic loss of his younger brother to a drunk driving accident, he experienced a period of intense grief and depression that eventually led him to California in search of healing and renewed purpose. Through therapy and self-work, he discovered a passion for helping others navigate trauma and recovery.
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Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, and now continues through his pursuit of a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Walden University. Alongside his academic journey, he has built hands-on experience in the field working in dual-diagnosis rehabilitation centers, housing case management, and eventually advancing into program management with a leading nonprofit in Orange County.
With a strong background in both frontline services and organizational leadership, he is uniquely positioned to bridge strategy with action. As Chief Field Officer, he brings a trauma-informed, hands-on perspective to Phoenix’s mission, combining boots-on-the-ground experience with strategic leadership to ensure every survivor we reach is met with real support and a path forward.
STACEE KAZMIERSKI
Chief Alliance Officer
As Chief Alliance Officer of Phoenix Guardian Alliance, Stacee brings over a decade of experience in community engagement, strategic program development, and organizational leadership. Currently serving as Director of Resident Services at SPARC Inc., she leads a team managing programs across 20 communities, impacting over 18,000 residents annually through wellness, education, and outreach initiatives.
With a Master of Public Administration from San Diego State University and a deep history of volunteerism and nonprofit collaboration, she is passionate about building sustainable partnerships and driving inclusive community growth.
Having experienced childhood domestic violence, Stacee was drawn to Phoenix Guardian Alliance’s mission and is committed to creating pathways to safety, healing, and empowerment. Her proven track record in resource coordination, staff leadership, and public speaking positions her as a dynamic force in advancing the mission and values of Phoenix Guardian Alliance.
OBIANI ESU
Board Director
Obiani Esu is a multidimensional healer, visionary, and sovereign guide devoted to the liberation and empowerment of women, for when a woman heals herself, a nation benefits and rises too. Born of rich Nigerian ancestry with the divine Orisha Esu flowing through her bloodline, Obiani carries a legacy of transformation, wisdom, and spiritual depth.
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Educated within England’s elite institutions and refined by her lived journey across continents, she has transmuted personal dis-ease into deep purpose, awakening through chronic illness, spiritual trauma, and societal conditioning. Her holistic healing path bridges ancestral medicine, naturopathic wellness, and sacred rites of passage, offering guidance rooted in truth, remembrance, and embodied power.
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Obiani has co-facilitated plant medicine ceremonies, led global retreats, and mentored women in reclaiming their bodies, voices, and vitality. She is committed to dismantling the colonial-patriarchal paradigm rooted in scarcity, denial, fear, and doubt, and restoring feminine sovereignty in truth, beauty, wellbeing, and joyful liberation, not just within individuals, but as a revolution of wholeness for our world.
ALEYANA NDIAYE
Board Director
Aleyana Ndiaye is a passionate advocate for healing, empowerment, and radical honesty. As a board member of Phoenix Guardian Alliance, she brings both lived experience and a deep commitment to supporting survivors of domestic abuse on their path to recovery.
With a background in mental health advocacy, Aleyana is dedicated to creating spaces where survivors feel safe, seen, and supported. She believes true recovery happens not just through safety, but through emotionally corrective relationships, community, and self-reclamation.
Aleyana’s work centers on honest conversation, compassionate leadership, and dismantling the shame that often surrounds trauma. Her voice encourages others to own their story, find their strength, and choose themselves.
ALEXANDER KRUCHININ
Board Director
Alexander is a Chicago-based content creator, videographer, and aspiring film director. With a deep passion for emotional storytelling and visual narrative, Alexander brings a refined artistic lens to every project he undertakes. His work spans fashion, social campaigns, and cinematic short films, all rooted in a commitment to capturing human truth and transformative impact.
With a background in visual media and years of hands-on experience in directing and production, Alexander is driven by the belief that art has the power to awaken empathy, raise awareness, and spark social change. His creative direction consistently blends aesthetic beauty with powerful storytelling, making his work resonate across diverse audiences.
As a proud board member of Phoenix Guardian Alliance, Alexander contributes his creative vision and storytelling expertise to amplify the voices of survivors and shed light on the systemic issues surrounding domestic violence. He is honored to support Phoenix’s mission and is dedicated to building community through collaboration, advocacy, and the power of film.
