ABOUT
Defenna
FOUNDED BY SERENA VU
Where Education Meets Healing and Growth.
No one should have to fight alone. And with AnneitS, they won’t—because now, they have a choice.
You are not just a survivor. You are a warrior.
Serena Vu founded AnneitS to empower women—especially international students—to prevent, defend, and reclaim their lives after sexual violence. As a young woman navigating a foreign country, she knew what it felt like to feel lost and unsupported. But instead of letting fear define her, she turned her experience into a mission.
AnneitS is more than a resource—it’s a movement. By harnessing the power of AI and cutting-edge technology, it provides the tools, knowledge, and support needed to turn fear into strength and silence into resilience.
Honored with the Dean’s Award from the College of Business, Serena is dedicated to ensuring that no woman ever feels alone. Because now, you have the power. You have the choice. And you are a warrior.
EMPOWERMENT.
INSPIRATION.
SUCCESS.
We strive to partner with nonprofits, corporations, self-defense programs, legal aid organizations, and agencies dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence. Through these collaborations, we create a network of resources that empower individuals to prevent, defend, and overcome the challenges they face.
Our mission is to build a safe, supportive community where survivors are not just seen but truly heard. By raising awareness, providing critical resources, and fostering resilience, we ensure that no one has to fight alone. With AnneitS, survivors are not just survivors—they are warriors.
No one has to face life’s challenges alone.
