My journey began as a volunteer searching for missing children and helping law enforcement locate underage victims before Super Bowl games. As a background screener by trade, I also saw firsthand how a criminal record can follow a victim long after exploitation ends - into job applications, housing, and background checks - making a true fresh start incredibly difficult.

My “why” is also deeply personal. Because of things I experienced as a child, and what others in my family had experienced, I carried a deep desire to make a difference.

Helping people discover their value, find hope, and believe in their future became more than something I cared about. It became my passion, my purpose, my calling, and ultimately, my life’s work.

Today, alongside my team, we provide direct services to survivors and support families of missing children. I’m also honored to bring the voices and needs of children and survivors to Washington, D.C. - participating in roundtable discussions, meeting with legislators, and advocating for critical bills that protect children and strengthen support for survivors.

ANEW Life International exists to help clear the path forward - to remove barriers that can keep survivors tied to their past, educate communities, raise awareness, and reduce vulnerability so fewer people are exploited in the first place.

Your past may be part of your story, but it does not have to determine your future.