Melanie Thompson
Melanie Thompson is a survivor of sex trafficking and prostitution, and is separately a speaker, activist, and leader in the global fight to end prostitution and commercial sexual exploitation. Trafficked and sold into prostitution at the age of 12, she was later arrested and placed into foster care. She became an activist at age 14. […]
Oree Freeman
Oree Freeman lives a life of service. She is an award-winning trainer, advocate, and survivor leader in the social justice movement. Since 2015, Oree has been recognized as one of California’s 100 Most Influential People and has been featured in national media, including magazines and newspapers. With over a decade of experience, Oree has managed […]
Liz Stein
Elizabeth (Liz) Stein is a Human Trafficking Specialist and Survivor Advocate focused on accountability, transparency, and survivor-centered policy reform. She approaches human trafficking as not only a series of individual crimes, but a systemic failure—enabled by silence, power, and institutional protection—and works to elevate survivor perspectives where legal processes intersect with public trust. A prominent […]
