Robert Ziegler

Director of Intervention Services | Technical Rescuer | WCU Alumni 22’ & 23’

Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States

About

I am a dedicated victim advocacy professional with a background in criminal justice. With over four years of experience supporting survivors of domestic violence, I have progressed from volunteer to Victim Advocate and now serve as Director of Intervention Services, providing trauma informed, survivor centered support during some of the most critical moments in a person’s life. My work focuses on management of crisis intervention, safety planning, court advocacy, and collaboration with law enforcement, and community partners to ensure survivors have access to the resources and protection they need. I am passionate about empowering individuals, strengthening coordinated community responses, and advocating for systems that prioritize safety, dignity, and accountability. I bring a calm, dependable presence to high-stress situations and thrive in roles that require leadership, empathy, and decisive action. I am always eager to connect with professionals committed to victim services and community resilience.

Experience

  • Center for Domestic Peace (Sylva, North Carolina, United States)
    • Director of Intervention Services
      Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    • Senior Victim Advocate
      Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr

    • Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
      Dec 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Jackson County Rescue Squad (Self-employed · 4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Captain (Volunteer)
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • 1st Lieutenant / Training Officer (Volunteer)
      Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • 2nd Lieutenant / Equipment Officer (Volunteer)
      Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Adjunct Instructor at Southwestern Community College
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    AHA BLS Provider Instructor AHA Heartsaver Instructor

  • North Carolina Army National Guard (Part-time · 7 yrs 4 mos)
    • 31B (Military Police)
      Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

      SGT - 08/2024

    • 88M (Motor Transport Operator)
      Mar 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      SPC - 03/2021 PFC - 03/2020 PV2 - 09/2019 PVT - 03/2019

  • Student Maintenance Worker at Western Carolina University
    May 2022 - Oct 2022 · 6 mos