Rebecca Bender
Founder

Rebecca Bender is the CEO and founder of Elevate Academy, a program of the Rebecca Bender Initiative non-profit. She works closely with law enforcement, FBI, Homeland Security and aftercare programs to provide expert testimony, training and consultations around the world.

Patty Bennett
Elevate Program Director

Patty is an award-winning entrepreneur and international speaker. Patty has over 15 years of experience partnering with women in professional development through Empowerment Coaching. Patty also works with other restorative practices such as Equine Guided Coaching and HeartMath.

Desirée Lepsey
Lived Experience Expert, Trauma-Informed Certified Coach, Inward-Relational Health Mentor

Jay Benke
Lived Experience Expert, Human Trafficking Intervention Consultant, Public Speaker, Mentor

Shanna Parker
Founder & CEO of Angels Go To Work, Survivor Leader, Subject Matter Expert

Cynthia Luvlee
NonProfit Startup Specialist, Founder of Shyne

La Toya Gix
Author, Mentor, Advocate, Entrepreneur

Dr. Nissi Hamilton
Human Trafficking Expert, Doctoral Learner, Veteran, Trafficking Survivor

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