Please join the North Texas Chapter in welcoming Dr. Tonya Stafford, Human Trafficking Expert, Advocate, Activist and Speaker.

Dr. Tonya Stafford is a native of Dallas, Texas, with over 17 years of experience working with women, young girls and children. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and has been trained by the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) program. Tonya received a Doctoral Degree in Divinity 22 day of January 2022 by Grace International Seminary /Trinity International Seminary. Dr. Tonya is a proud board member of TAASA Survivor Advisory Board. Dr. Tonya is also a Proud NTSA Accreditation Review Panelist for National Trafficking Sheltered Alliance (NTSA).

As a survivor of human trafficking who was sold by her mother at a young age, Dr. Tonya is focused on eradicating human trafficking one survivor at a time. The fall of 2014, Dr. Tonya founded It's Going To Be OK, Inc. whose mission is to seek and create a just world where women, children, and vulnerable adults are safe, respected, and valued. Her ultimate desire is to educate the public about human trafficking and support the victims in rebuilding their lives as she has done. She also serves as a voice for those silenced by death and for the innocent victims who cannot otherwise speak for themselves.

Registration Opens: 4:30 PM
Presentations Start: 5:00 PM
Presentation Ends:  6:00 PM
Close of event: 7:00 PM
Networking Hour: 6:00-7:00 PM