I first learned about RIA in 2021 through a friend, and the moment I heard what RIA does I wanted to be involved.  I began by volunteering at their annual Gala...

This year I am happy to say I am a Mission Ambassador for RIA and I am excited to host my own event, which will be October 1, 2025. 

There is so much injustice in this world and I feel very passionate about helping those that need help.  Trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation of marginalized groups is a tragedy and I want to help in any way I can. I will begin by bringing awareness to the harms of the commercial sex industry and the lifelong impact that it has on people affected by it.

To learn more about ready•inspire•act and their mission to support survivors, please visit www.readyinspireact.org.

To understand the complexities and the harms of commercial sexual exploitation, I highly reccommend watching Girls Like Us, a documentary by Rachel Lloyd.

In Girls Like Us, Lloyd reveals the dark world of commercial sex trafficking in cinematic detail and tells the story of her groundbreaking nonprofit organization: GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services). With great humanity, she shares the stories of the girls whose lives GEMS has helped—small victories that have healed her wounds and made her whole. Revelatory, authentic, and brave, Girls Like Us is an unforgettable memoir.

Thank you for visiting my page and hope to see you at the event! Stay tuned for updates on event place and time.

If you cannot attend the event, please consider making a donation today and help RIA spread their mission by sharing my page! 

-Megan