2027 Speakers

CPRSS | CHTI | QMHA | NAC-A | EMT | C-YEC Coach | RTT | CNCI-APS | Author | Survivor Lindsey combines lived experience with professional expertise in human trafficking advocacy, behavioral analysis, mental health support, crisis intervention and emergency services. Lindsey's personal journey as a survivor of trafficking and exploitation, domestic violence, suicide, and complex mental and physical health issues - fuels her passionate commitment to early detection, comprehensive care, and systemic change. That resolve has included positions working in peer support, mental health, inpatient max security facilities, residential safe housing, 911 EMS operations, human trafficking investigations, emergent care in family dynamics, youth program development and non-profit board positions. Bringing over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience, she currently serves as Regional Operations Coordinator for Safe House Project and Board President of Virginia Coalition Against Human Trafficking–– leading anti-trafficking efforts, advocating for survivors and encouraging collaboration throughout the Commonwealth and across the nation. Today she uses her personal lived experience to bring real life insights into the spaces her professional development has made way for. Lindsey specializes in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, youth development, behavioral analysis and client-centered approaches. Her work is characterized by professional excellence, genuine warmth, and an unwavering belief in every person's capacity for healing and growth. By remaining dedicated to changing trajectories for future generations through early intervention, mentorship, mutli-agency collaboration, systemic change and challenging paradigms - she believes healing is possible for each individual and our communities.

Presenting:

• Before the 911 Call: Wearables That Prevent Harm