TRAINING & Workshops

Sandy is a trained TEDx speaker who was so inspired by her experience on the TEDx stage that she went on to help curate programs and coach other TEDx speakers as a volunteer with TEDxMiami.

She has provided online and in-person presentations, keynotes, and interactive trainings to tens of thousands of people from technologists and academics to victim services professionals, law enforcement, and cross-disciplinary team including professionals speaking many languages from every continent in the world.

Sandy approaches speaking engagements with a high level of integrity and an intuitive understanding of how to curate and design educational experiences that optimize impact and learning for audiences.

Training customized according to your needs
Online or in-person

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Sandy has launched and led several social impact and policy initiatives, programs, and organizations, and understands the challenges that await startups and leaders managing organizational change and growth. Grounded in both practice and doctoral studies in organizational theory and public administration, Sandy works one-on-one with organizations to help them identify their needs and then provide capacity building in areas ranging from operational planning to empowering staff with specific subject matter expertise.

Areas of EXPERTISE

Subject matter

Technology-facilitated abuse
Digital safety planning
AI integration in public services
Trauma-informed standards of care for AI systems
Human trafficking and sexual exploitation
Technology and human trafficking
Victim advocacy and effective service delivery
Motivational interviewing

Operational

Strategic and business planning
Program evaluation
Grant writing
Public speaking coaching
Conference planning and speaker curation
Coalition building and multi-disciplinary team engagement

SPeaker Details

Customizable in-person or online training is available for nonprofit and private sector organizations, law enforcement, prosecution, judges, healthcare professionals, mental health professionals, child welfare services, juvenile justice, schools and universities and other interested groups.

Please contact me for speaker fees.

Testimonials

"I'm very happy to recommend Sandy for her work in the area of sex trafficking. I'm proud to have brought Sandy on board as a consultant with NCJTC. Her dedication and passion for teaching and helping those who work in the trafficking investigation and prevention field is never ending. She is constantly looking for ways to bring people together to help survivors of trafficking and break down barriers in this field."

JOE LARAMIE, Former Program Manager at the National Criminal Justice Training Center

"While Sandy's expertise and professionalism are exemplary, what I find the most impressive about Sandy's work is that no matter what the situation, the youth she serves are at the center of her motivation, reasoning and direction. Her passion and dedication is unwavering, and this is why we consistently turn to Sandy for advisory committee and expert speaker needs."

ELIZA REOCK, Former Director of Programs at Shared Hope International

"Sandy is an expert coach helping empower organizations and individuals with the tools and support to launch and improve anti-human trafficking initiatives across the United States.

As a consultant to Traffick Free, a volunteer-driven organization opening a drop-in center for victims of human trafficking in Chicago, Sandy helped us wrap our minds around and finalize our strategic plan, budget, and operational protocols. She focused on creating pragmatic objectives and a realistic and detailed task timeline to ensure we open in a timely manner; all the while she maintained true to her victim-centered ideals of keeping the needs of our participant population at the forefront of every strategic decision."

Laura S. Ng, Former Executive Director at Traffick Free

"Sandy was an incredible partner and resource when I served as Coordinator of the Southern District of Florida's Human Trafficking Task Force. She worked closely with the U.S. Attorney's Office to assist our efforts to bring justice for victims of human trafficking"