Michelle Samuel, Board Treasurer, started with RIA in June 2024. She is a results-driven professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Michelle holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Northeastern University and an MBA from Boston University's Questrom School of Business. Additionally, Michelle is a graduate of the Partnership Inc. Fellows program. She began her career in private banking in 2005 and has developed a strong understanding of the financial services sector. Her professional background includes collaboration with professional service firms, privately held businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Michelle is dedicated to identifying opportunities that benefit her clients while fostering meaningful relationships and nurturing emerging leaders. 

Committed to volunteering, Michelle has also contributed to the Steering Committee for 2020 Women on Boards, now known as 50/50 Women on Boards, and is part of the advisory council for Tomorrow's Women Today.

Supporting RIA and the people we serve is the investment you want to make in 2026 and beyond. RIA services are free and customized to meet the needs of each individual. Not accepting health insurance allows us to be more flexible and cutting edge in the service space. RIAs 2025 Impact Report demonstrates why our unique service model (Therapy, Peer-Mentorship, Financial Assistance) works to help people transform lives while healing from experiences of being trafficked/ exploited in the commercial sex trade. 

Stories of impact share how RIA services make a difference for survivors healing from their experiences of being bought and sold in the commercial sex trade. Here is one story of impact written by a RIA participant in January 2026.

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