Speaking & education

Perspective that deepens understanding.

I speak about human trafficking, coercive control, digital coercion, digital safety, and survivor leadership, bringing lived experience into public and professional education.

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My approach

Clear communication. Thoughtful discussion.

I explain complex topics clearly, challenge misconceptions, and make space for questions while respecting survivors’ experiences.

Audiences

Who I speak to

I welcome speaking and educational opportunities with law enforcement, court and legal professionals, healthcare teams, schools, community organizations, and survivor-serving agencies.

I adapt each discussion to the audience’s responsibilities, knowledge, and questions.

Areas of focus

Speaking topics.

Human trafficking and misconceptions about exploitation

How trafficking methods evolve, how technology changes the ways exploitation occurs, and why familiar stereotypes can prevent recognition.

Coercive control and barriers to recognition

Patterns of coercive control and why exploitation can go unrecognized.

Survivor identification and trauma-informed responses

Recognizing exploitation and responding with respect for survivors’ autonomy and circumstances.

Technology-facilitated exploitation and digital coercion

How technology enables surveillance, threats, and control.

Digital safety and survivor privacy

Privacy and digital safety in the context of survivors’ circumstances and access to technology.

Survivor leadership and meaningful professional inclusion

Professional recognition, boundaries, and survivors’ influence over decisions.

Gaps in systems and opportunities for change

How survivor expertise can inform research, education, services, and policy.

Speaking inquiries

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Contact me to discuss a speaking engagement, panel, interview, or educational event. The contact page outlines the details to include with your invitation.

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