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.
Survior Testimonies, Julie Graves, Tiffany Fredrick and Jeanita
Breakout Session:
Dr. Barbara Sorrels, Childhood Trauma
Sisters of Grace, Fon, Pla and Chom
Additional speakers and special guests to be announced
*Food trucks will be available for lunch.
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
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.
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.