Program: Social Work

After many years of abuse and trauma, Cynthia was saved from sex trafficking. She aspires to obtain a masters in social work and business administration, so that she can help others in need and maintain the nonprofit she founded.

Program: Health & Human Services

Favorite Book: Wicked

Kate is a dedicated student and scholarship recipient majoring in Health and Human Services/Social Work. Along with being a mom, Kate works with other survivors of human trafficking and is passionate about helping others.

Program: Cyber Technology and Investigations
Favorite Book: Inspirationals or DIY books

Carla is excited to begin attending a university again, so that she can complete her degree in Cyber Technology and Investigations. She has a passion for music and innovation, and she uses these skills in her free time to help others.

Program: Nutrition Counseling
Favorite Book: The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

Annalise loves the study of healthy eating habits and is passionate about how transformative a healthy diet can be for both the body and the mind. After receiving her certification in Nutrition Counseling, Annalise hopes to help victims of human trafficking transform their mental and physical wellbeing. 

Program: Psychology
Favorite Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Penelope is a vibrant, outdoor-loving young woman who hopes to one day use her degree in Psychology to work with victims of sex trafficking, and open a residential home for young women and girls. She is excited to attend the university of her dreams while making new connections and friendships.

Program: Victim Studies
Favorite Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Brielle is beginning her degree in Victim Studies, so that one day she can impact public policies and legislation surrounding human trafficking. She looks forward to the day that she can make an impact in the lives of other survivors, as other organizations have done for her. In her free time, Brielle enjoys painting and being active outdoors.

Program: Undecided
Favorite Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Suzanne loves to learn and is taking the opportunity of attending college to truly decide what her passion in life is. She is excited to explore classes in different areas like criminal justice, humanities, and science. When she is outside of class, Suzanne loves spending time outside with her dogs, hiking, and hammocking.

Program: Social Work
Favorite Book: Self help books

Grace is looking forward to starting college again, and can’t wait to use her degree to begin helping other victims and survivors of the sex industry. Besides her studies and job, Grace enjoys yard selling, and being active.

Program: Biblical and Educational Studies
Favorite Book: Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer

Alice is pursuing a degree in Biblical and Educational Studies, so that she can one day work in trafficking ministry and provide support to other women and girls that have been trafficked. She is excited to make a difference in the lives of others by spreading the word. When Alice is not in class, she enjoys working out and journaling to relax. 

Program: Criminal Justice Administration

Mary is looking forward to continuing her education as she pursues a degree in Criminal Justice Administration. She is the first person in her family to attend college, and is proud of her current success in school. In her free time, Mary likes to engage her creative side and paint with friends. 

Program: Political Science
Favorite Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell

Sophie is majoring in Political Science and has dreams of becoming a lawyer and a pilot once she has earned her degree. She loves studying history, and has a knack for math. Sophie is proud of her accomplishments in academia and sports, and when she isn’t in class, she likes to spend time gaming.

Program: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
Favorite Book: Emotional Intelligence

Iris is a passionate woman who is working towards her Ph.D. Her goal is to create affordable solutions for current medical limitations. Iris dreams of traveling the globe and continuing to be a voice for those experiencing abuse. During her free time, Iris loves to go ice skating and horseback riding, as well spend time traveling and reading.

Program: Information Technology
Favorite Book: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Bethany is a dedicated individual who plans to use her degree to create a program that helps stop online trafficking and exploitation. Bethany is devoted to her education and is maintaining an impressive 99.17 GPA. She is very excited to begin her career after graduation!

Program: Interdisciplinary Social Science
Favorite Book: The Poisonwood Bible

Joanna is a vibrant woman who loves to create and go hiking. Joanna’s goals are to earn a doctorate of sociology, engage in social innovations and entrepreneurship, conduct research and publish her work in peer-reviewed journals, influence public policy, and eventually become a professor.

Program: Physical Therapy Assistant
Favorite Book: Can I Say by Travis Barker

Mia is an upbeat woman who would like to travel the world and help those in need. As a first-generation college student, Mia is very motivated to begin her semester. When she is not in classes, Mia enjoys reading and doing crossfit!

Program: Criminal Justice
Favorite Book: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Laura is a caring woman who hopes to bring human trafficking awareness into the prison system. She spends her free time volunteering with anti-trafficking efforts, and serving others in this way has become a great passion of hers!

Program: Funeral Science

After working in a funeral home for several years, Ann developed a passion for helping families through what can be one of the most difficult times in their lives. Through many obstacles, Ann has been able to maintain her hope and spirit while pursuing her dreams. 

Program: Sociology

After being saved from human trafficking, Emily spent several years working on herself and her goals. Through her connection to other survivors, Emily found her true calling: mentoring and counseling those in need. 

Program: Sociology
Favorite Book: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

Hailey is a young mother that has a love of writing, cooking, and napping with her baby! She is excited to finish up her Sociology degree, and looks forward to attending graduate school afterwards.