“I don’t believe my exit was just for me. By the grace of God, I can now go back and be a light in the darkness for others to find their way out too.”

– Kathy Givens

Kathy is a wife, mother, author, writer, and advocate who has overcome the dark world of sex trafficking. After many years of living in silence, Kathy decided to journal what happened to her as a way of dealing with the surreal experience. That journal became a book. That book became a stage play.

Partnering with several organizations, Kathy’s goal is to increase human trafficking awareness, fight for those who are being trafficked, and mentor those who have overcome it. She now uses her voice and expertise to inspire others to join the fight against such a horrible atrocity.

She has presented to faith-based organizations, educators, students, medical professionals, law enforcement, politicians, and leaders from all sectors of society. She has trained nonprofit organizations and individuals who aspire to become better advocates in the field of anti-trafficking.

In 2018, Kathy was invited into The Oval Office to witness a bill she advocated for signed into law. In 2021, Kathy joined the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking by presidential appointment. During her time as a Program Director, Kathy developed a trauma-informed restorative care program for adult survivors of trafficking.

She is now Co-Founder of Twelve 11 Partners, an organization committed to supporting survivors on their journey to thriving, and Program Manager at Rising Worldwide, a nonprofit combatting trafficking globally. Kathy is also a Consultant at Shobana Powell Consulting and A21.  As a leader in the field, Kathy continues to provide training and consulting to various groups committed to the fight against human trafficking, focusing on underserved communities and people of color.

Kathy has been featured in PEOPLE Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Voyage Houston, Civic Research Institute, and others.