Executive Director, Rescue Her

Sarah Phillips has worked in the anti-trafficking field for 12 years, and took the role as Executive Director of Rescue Her in 2020. After spending almost two years living in Chennai, India establishing Rescue Her’s first safe house for underage survivors of trafficking, Sarah moved back to the DFW area in 2015 to lead the development of Rescue Her’s crisis response and long-term advocacy programs. She loves good coffee, summertime, and seeing people do what they were truly created to do.

Lead Pastor, Uncommon Church | Founder, Rescue Her

Josie Carignan is a speaker, pastor, and writer with two great passions in life: Jesus and her family. She and her husband, Brad, co-pastor Uncommon Church in Euless, TX. With over 25 years in ministry, Josie’s journey has taken her around the world—preaching, leading mission trips, fighting human trafficking, and navigating three international moves, along with many other adventures.

Founder, Twelve 12 Ministries

Nicole Clark is a creative at heart—made to move, make, and encourage. Her journey began in the dance industry, including time as a backup dancer for Justin Timberlake, before returning to Texas and stepping into a new season of calling. She is now the founder of Twelve 12 Ministries, where she helps women find hope and healing through faith after loss. Whether writing, speaking, or building something new, Nicole is driven by a deep desire to create beauty from brokenness and remind others their gifts were never an accident.

Founder, Carrie Grace Consulting

Carrie has served survivors of human trafficking since 2011, specializing in trauma recovery and post trauma resiliency. She has developed programs and curriculums which are used in prevention, education, and restoration services around the world. In 2023, she launched Carrie Grace Consulting full-time and now offers her knowledge and experience to assist other leaders and nonprofits in successfully fulfilling their unique missions.

Artist + Creative Missionary

Antonio Santos is from Orlando, Florida, and has been doing art as long as he can remember. 15 years ago, he encountered Jesus and began painting full-time as a creative missionary. He's traveled to multiple countries utilizing his talent as a way to bring kingdom concepts to a world that is frustrated with the religious culture. Creativity has become a bridge to the hearts of the broken.

Now at 35 years old he's fathering and discipling creatives in Fort Worth with his wife, Karlie, of 11 years. Antonio desires to make art that impacts hearts and creates platforms for GOD to move. 

COO, Traffick911

Cheryl Brasuell is the Chief Operating Officer at Traffick911, where she has led survivor-centered programs and operations for nearly a decade. With over 25 years of leadership experience and a personal connection to trauma recovery, Cheryl is a dedicated advocate in the fight against human trafficking. She collaborates with law enforcement and serves on multiple regional task forces to support and protect child trafficking survivors across Texas.

MA LPC | Founder, Elizabeth Schutz Consulting

Elizabeth Shutz spent four years serving as the Director of Clinical Services for a residential program for survivors, and developed a phase model of treatment to address the complex mental health needs of survivors. Passionate about increasing funding and improved outcomes, she has been gathering data using validated assessments to show the acuity experienced by survivors. In 2024, she launched her own private practice where she continues to provide care to survivors. In addition, she provides training to residential programs, health agencies, and law enforcement to improve outcomes for survivors.

Singer-Song Writer, Worship leader, Speaker | Founder, Created Collective

Aiva has been apart of building and training in Houses of prayer all over Dallas. She has been leading worship in many diversified spaces since 2004. Her passion is to sing the songs that unite, heal, encourage and inspire. To teach others to come into true identity and use their gift to do the same. In 2025, she released her first single as an independent artist in collaboration with some friends.

For the last 5 years, she has served at UpperRoom in Dallas Texas as a Worship-leader in the PrayerRoom. She feels a call to encourage nurture and strengthen the next generation of kingdom artists, worship leaders, storytellers, and creatives. She travels the world carrying the kingdom of light and singing the songs that flow from the culture of heaven.

Director of Community Relations, Rescue Her | Author

Elle Mariah received her MA in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. While there, she extensively researched the harmful effects of the sex industry and discovered connections among human trafficking, pornography, and prostitution. Since then, she has remained inspired to fight against all forms of sexual exploitation. In 2023, she published (Un)Faithful, the story of her ex-husband’s pornography addiction and her pursuit of healing. She currently works full-time for Rescue Her, a Dallas nonprofit that empowers survivors of sex trafficking to live in freedom.