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In today’s world, where open conversations about mental health and well-being are becoming more normalized, there are still crucial topics that need more attention—and human trafficking is one of them. This isn’t just a distant problem; it’s happening in communities all around us. That’s why I’m hosting a special round table session to shed light on this serious issue. 

This discussion is not only about raising awareness but also about empowering families to recognize signs, foster resilience, and take proactive steps toward prevention and healing. We believe that through understanding, we can create safe spaces for those affected and vulnerable.

I’m honored to be joined by three remarkable women who will share their expertise and experiences on the subject. Check out our speakers bio’s. 

Attorney Mary Kaye Holmes

Mary Kaye Holmes is a beacon of resilience and hope, a #1 International Best-Selling Author, speaker, and philanthropist. A survivor of human trafficking and domestic abuse, she uses her powerful story to inspire healing and empowerment for trauma survivors.

As the founder of Mary Kaye Holmes Global and Waterbury Community Action Network, Inc., she is committed to uplifting marginalized communities in the U.S., Peru, India, and Malawi. A corporate tax attorney in Manhattan, Mary Kaye balances her career with her calling, working alongside her husband, Terry Holmes, in ministry. She resides in upstate NY and is the mother of two sons.

Sofia Friesen

Sofia is the Canadian Programs Director at Ally Global Foundation – a Canadian anti-human trafficking charity. Ally’s mission is to prevent human trafficking and help survivors build healthy, independent lives, working in Nepal, Cambodia and Canada. In this role, Sofia is responsible for championing Ally’s research and program development in Canada. Sofia has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, a Master of Public Health, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Public Health at Queen’s University with a focus on human trafficking in Canada. She has experience working in healthcare, working with a number of international NGO’s and researching issues related to gender based violence and human trafficking in the context of forced migration. Her experiences internationally and domestically have given her the context and motivation to work tirelessly to provide resources and programming that will prevent the trafficking and exploitation of children and youth in Canada.

Timea E. Nagy

TIMEA E NAGY is a Best-Selling Author, Award-winning Human right activists, UN Advisor, Human Rights Activist and Keynote Speaker.

Timea’s journey as a survivor of sex trafficking has led her to be one of the leading voices and change-makers in the national and global movement. In 2009, Mrs. Nagy founded ‘Walk with Me,’ a non-profit organization helping Police and victims of Human Trafficking. Her organization helped over 300 victims and over 500 human trafficking-related investigations throughout Canada. 

In the last decade, Timea has reached hundreds of thousands of people in sectors such as law enforcement, social services, financial institutions, hospitality, real estate, tech, and more. She has also worked with social media giants such as Facebook and Airbnb. 

She worked with the United Nations, presented to Kings, Queens, Heads of State, Leaders, Nasdaq, and Financial regulators, and reached over 200,000 individuals in the financial sector worldwide. 

Her efforts have been recognized by hundreds of organizations and individuals, including Queen Elizabeth, the Prime Minister of Canada, and the Governor General. Her story has been featured in major media outlets such as Forbes, The Economist, BBC, CNN, CTV, and The Social. Her memoir, Out of the Shadows, became an instant Bestseller the week of its publication date Nationwide.