OYCE SHORT is the Founder of the Consent Awareness Network (CAN), a coalition that works with legislators to define "consent" in penal codes across the US and around the world.

She is a leading expert on consent, romance scams and sexual assault (rape) by fraud, deception or impersonation. She was awarded a "Woman of Distinction" honor by the NY State Assembly.

Media coverage includes: CBS Evening News, Nightline, BuzzFeed, Inside Edition, CBC, MNN, BronxNet, The New York Times, The Newark Star Ledger, The Kansas City Star, The Opperman Report, VICE, and more. Additional credentials include multiple speaking engagements and expert witness assignments. She is a TEDx Talk Presenter: "When YES Means NO - The Truth about Consent."

She lives in New York City where she has run tennis programming for children of all ages for over thirty years. Her professional business experience includes a position as a Corporate Bond Trader for Salomon Brothers, and the Global Director of Faculty for the New York Institute of Finance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the "Financial Times." She is also a NY State Licensed Real Estate Broker specializing in the purchase, sale and rental of residential properties.

Ms. Short has published three authoritative books on Sexual Assault and Romance Scams: "Your Consent - The Key to Conquering Sexual Assault" clearly defines "consent" and provides the basis for new laws to hold sexual predators accountable. "Carnal Abuse by Deceit, How a Predator's Lies Became Rape." reveals the painful story of the romance scam that happened to her. "Combating Romance Scams - Why Lying to Get Laid Is a Crime!" shakes up perceptions about sexual seduction and rape.

Her mission is to enact new, transformational laws to protect against all forms of sexual assault, conquer rape mentality, and make the world a safer place!