10/14/2026
The Things We Don’t See: A Closer Look at Intimate Partner Violence Empowerment Breakfast - Meet Our Panelists
We are thrilled and honored to have YWCA NorthEastern NY's Wendi Gapczynski as a panelist on The Things We Don’t See: A Closer Look at Intimate Partner Violence During Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 29th at The Edison Club in Rexford, NY from 9:00am - 11:30am.
Wendi is a Certified National Instructor on Domestic Violence with extensive experience in victim advocacy. Wendi’s training ensures that she remains up to date on all necessary legal and government requirements, to best support domestic violence victim’s healing in a safe and effective way. She has provided numerous group and individualized training, in addition to consultant work, in order to spread awareness of domestic violence.
Wendi currently serves as the Director of Shelter, Advocacy and DV Education for YWCA NorthEastern NY, where she has been a dedicated team member since 2003. While working with YWCA NENY, Wendi assisted with the implementation of the Schenectady County Intimate Partner Violence Lethality Assessment team, that reviews and examines high-risk domestic violence cases. She has also assisted in developing and growing the relationship between the YWCA NorthEastern NY and the Schenectady County law enforcement, and other emergency management departments to help domestic violence victims and their families.
Outside of the YWCA, Wendi serves as a Commissioner for the East Glenville Fire Department. She is a certified instructor through FEMA and the National Pro-Board System, and has provided trainings to organizations regarding emergency response topics throughout the United States. Wendi is a member of Zonta Club of Schenectady working towards a goal of improving the status of women through advocacy.
Wendi, in her free time enjoys spending time with her amazingly, supportive family. Her favorite time is spent relaxing, while cruising with her partner Clem and their pup Gizzy on their boat.
Join us for a meaningful morning of connection, conversation, and deeper understanding of the realities of intimate partner violence in our community: https://www.ywca-neny.org/empowermentbreakfast/
