Human Trafficking Awareness Summit
Raising Awareness. Equipping Action.
Join us on October 10, 2026, for a powerful day dedicated to combating human trafficking through education, prevention, collaboration, and survivor advocacy.
The summit will feature powerful survivor testimonies, offering firsthand insight into the realities of trafficking and the hope of restoration. Attendees will also participate in impactful breakout sessions led by experts in prevention, survivor care, advocacy, and community engagement.
Keynote Speaker:
Angel Barnett, Founder of Dream Institute
Featured Speakers:
Priya Murphy, New Friends New Life
Shannon Rapier, Freedom Collective
Aye Chananan, Sisters of Grace, Inc.
Emily Leatherbarrow, Sisters of Grace, Inc.
Survivor Testimonies, Julie Graves and Tiffany Fredrick
Breakout Session:
Sisters of Grace, Fon, Pla and Chom
Additional speakers and special guests to be announced
Food trucks will be available for lunch.
**This event will address sensitive topics related to human trafficking, exploitation, abuse, and survivor experiences. Some content may be emotionally difficult or mature in nature. Attendance is recommended for ages 16 and older. Parental discretion is advised.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Angel Barnett
Angel Barnett brings over 30 years of experience in faith-based leadership and humanitarian work, collaborating with her husband, Luke Barnett, to foster innovation, outreach, and growth in church communities both locally and internationally. Her efforts have spanned countries including Russia, India, Haiti, Bangladesh, and South America.
Aye Chananan
At Sisters of Grace, Aye is the National Director and provides invaluable leadership to the staff, partners, volunteers and girls that we serve. Aye currently serves as a senior lawyer at Panu & Partners Co. Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand. She has specialized in commercial and white collar crime litigation since 2010. Aye received her law degree from Chiangmai University, graduating in the top 10% of her class with academic honors. She is a member of the Lawyer Council of Thailand and is fluent in both Thai and English.
Emily Leatherbarrow
Rev. Emily Leatherbarrow is an author, speaker, and advocate who has dedicated her life to combating child trafficking, poverty, and abuse. For more than 25 years, she has traveled nationally and internationally, preaching, teaching, and raising awareness about the realities of human trafficking while equipping individuals, churches, and communities to become part of the solution.
Priya Murphy
Priya is passionate about bringing freedom and hope to victims of human trafficking. An international speaker and certified human trafficking awareness trainer, she has spent more than 20 years traveling the world to speak at conferences, churches and events. In 2009, she co-founded an anti-human trafficking organization in Florida and was involved in producing a documentary on trafficking in India.
Shannon Rapier
Shannon Rapier is a passionate advocate leader and the Director of The Freedom Collective Northwest Florida, where she leads the development and operation of a 24/7 emergency safe home for survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. With eight years of experience in the anti-trafficking field, Shannon has committed her life to creating pathways of healing, freedom, and long-term restoration for survivors.
Need Help?
If you or someone you know may be experiencing human trafficking, exploitation, abuse, or an unsafe situation, help is available.
You are not alone, and support is available 24 hours a day through trained professionals who can help connect you with resources, safety planning, shelter, and local assistance.
Georgia statewide, human trafficking hotline: 1-866-ENDHTGA (1-866-363-4842)
National human trafficking hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Interested in Volunteering?
Thank you for your interest in serving at our First Annual International Human Trafficking Awareness Summit! We are truly grateful for your willingness to be part of this important event and look forward to learning more about you. Our team is excited to help place each volunteer in a role that best fits their gifts and interests.
As this is our inaugural summit, we kindly ask all volunteers to purchase their own event ticket to help offset the costs of hosting this community-wide awareness event. Your support allows us to continue educating, equipping, and engaging our community in the fight against human trafficking.
Because this event addresses the sensitive issue of human trafficking and may involve interaction with survivors or individuals currently at risk, some volunteer positions will require a background check. If your assigned role requires one, a member of our team will contact you with additional information.
Thank you again for your heart to serve. We are honored to have you join us in bringing hope, awareness, and freedom to our community.
Blessings,
IHTA Summit Team
Sisters of Grace