Sophora Acheson serves as the Executive Director and Co-President of Ruby’s Place, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy, and connection.
...Kendra is an eclectic therapist who is passionate about her clients becoming healthier versions of themselves and believes that anyone who is willing to put forth the genuine effort to achieve personal growth could transform the narrative of their healing journey. Kendra balances accountability and support while helping her clients navigate their daily struggles but also encourages them to take back their power to be autonomous. Kendra advocates for the improved quality of therapeutic services from the person-centered approach and feels that her determination to be a change agent on the local/state government level will have a positive impact on legislation in the near future.
...Aly Angel is a Nurse Practitioner and U.S. Army Veteran. She began her career caring for the underserved, uninsured and underinsured community. She believes in the importance of giving back and paying it forward. She has lived in different states and countries and has a wealth of knowledge of cultural awareness and cultural competence. She has served on various committees in a variety of organizations. She is alumni of the AANP Executive Leadership Program. Aly l has served as an item writer, item reviewer and now serves on CMSRN Test Development Committee for the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB). She currently serves on the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing (ISAPN) Awards Committee and Program Committee. She is the Nurse Practitioner in Women’s Health (NPWH) Regional Community Chair for the Great Lakes Region.
...Melissa Saleh is a force of nature—former lawyer and journalist turned serial entrepreneur, masterful storyteller, and advocate for survivors of trauma. With a career spanning technology, media, and brand strategy, she has shaped the narratives of Fortune 500 giants and startups alike, helping them carve out their place in a fast-moving world.
...Jennisue Jessen is a distinguished expert with over 25 years of experience in the field of human trafficking. Her remarkable journey, from being sold into the sex trade at age 4 to becoming a beacon of hope and change, is nothing short of inspiring. As the Founder & CEO of Compass 31, an international counter-trafficking organization, she has dedicated her life to fighting the darkness of human trafficking.
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