Wisconsin native Teri Jendusa-Nicolai survived a brutal attack and attempted homicide at the hands of her ex-husband in January, 2004. She now speaks out across the nation on the topic of domestic violence to help others avoid falling into the cycle of relationship violence.

Nicolai will speak at Howard Payne University on Monday, April 26, at 10 a.m. in Newman Hall Room 117. This event is free and open to the public.

Nicolai has appeared on national shows such as ABC’S 20/20, Biography Channel’s “I Survived…” and most recently has been a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show.