Speaking Opportunities: Let’s Combat Trafficking Together

Dear friends, colleagues, and changemakers,

I’m writing today with a heartfelt invitation to collaborate on an issue that impacts millions globally: [human/sex/labor] trafficking. This is not just a global crisis—it’s a local one that affects our communities, families, and most vulnerable populations.

For the past 13 years, I’ve been committed to addressing this pervasive injustice through [advocacy, education, direct support for survivors, or specific roles/initiatives you’ve been involved in]. My work has allowed me to engage with diverse audiences, from grassroots community groups to policymakers, and has reinforced the importance of raising awareness, fostering resilience, and driving actionable change.

Why This Matters

Trafficking thrives in silence and ignorance. By starting conversations, equipping individuals with knowledge, and fostering collective action, we can dismantle the systems that allow exploitation to persist. Education is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat trafficking, and every engagement is an opportunity to spark change.

My Speaking Topics

I bring a blend of lived experiences, professional insights, and survivor-centered approaches to my talks. My goal is to leave audiences not only informed but inspired to act. Some of the key topics I address include:

• Understanding Trafficking: Myths, realities, and recognizing signs in everyday life
• Prevention and Intervention: Strategies for individuals, communities, and organizations
• Survivor-Centered Advocacy: How to support healing and amplify survivor voices
• The Power of Policy: Legislative efforts and grassroots mobilization to drive systemic change
• Corporate Responsibility: Engaging businesses to identify and eliminate trafficking in supply chains
• Pornography: The dangers of viewing porn and how it is used to traffick.

How You Can Help

Suppose you’re involved in planning an event, part of an organization seeking expert speakers, or connected to networks that might be interested in this work. In that case, I’d deeply appreciate your support in sharing this post or connecting with me.

I’m also open to virtual engagements, podcasts, webinars, and other platforms that allow us to reach broader audiences. Every conversation counts in the fight to end trafficking.

A Personal Commitment

This work is deeply personal to me. I believe in the resilience of survivors, the power of education, and the ability of communities to transform when we stand together. Each opportunity to speak is a chance to educate, inspire, and spark real change in the fight against exploitation

If you’d like to contact me, you can email me at, [email protected]

Julie A. Shrader, Founder of CEO of Innocence Freed