Our Team
Proudly 100% Survivor-Run and Led
Jennifer Holmes
Chief Executive Officer
DE Housing Program Director
Jenny’s journey from exploitation to leadership is marked by extraordinary resilience. Having faced homelessness, incarceration, and employment barriers, she now serves as our Chief Executive Officer and Housing Program Director, using her lived experience to support and empower other survivors.
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She’s completed over 23 certification programs on her path to healing and transformation. Today, Jenny is not only a survivor, but a builder—of a family, a home, and international projects like a water initiative in Guatemala for low-income communities. Through Survivor Ventures, she’s found a permanent off-ramp and is committed to ending generational trafficking within her family and beyond.
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A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Jenny continues to build family bonds while writing her memoir and practicing holistic healing. Learn how you can support Jenny and other survivors by visiting our latest news page.
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Olivia Reposa
Chief Financial Officer
VA Housing Program Director
O’livia Reposa is a trailblazer in advocacy, entrepreneurship, and empowerment. As a human trafficking survivor turned advocate, she channels over a decade of lived experience into creating lasting change for survivors and communities. Her nonprofit bridges the gap between law enforcement and human trafficking survivors, offering vital support and expert guidance to both survivors and authorities. A pioneer in Virginia, Olivia made history as the first trafficking survivor in the state to achieve vacatur, setting a powerful precedent for others seeking justice and rehabilitation. She also provides specialized services to Survivor Ventures participants, helping eligible survivors navigate complex legal and recovery processes.
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In her role as a housing program director, Olivia is committed to breaking down barriers to safe, stable housing for survivors. Her work empowers individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity and security. Olivia’s journey reflects her remarkable resilience and her ability to overcome systemic obstacles and personal adversities, including multiple arrests related to her victimization.
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Beyond her professional achievements, Olivia is a proud mother of three. She finds peace in reading and being by the ocean—places where she draws inspiration and renews her spirit. Through her unwavering commitment and multifaceted roles, Olivia embodies strength, hope, and the transformative power of lived experience
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Melissa French
Chief People Officer
Survivor to Entrepreneur Director
Melissa's resilience and determination have driven her to become a leading voice in the fight against human trafficking. Drawing from her own experiences, she advocates tirelessly for victims' rights to raise awareness about this pressing issue.
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In addition to her advocacy work, Melissa is a passionate entrepreneur. Since January 2011, she has been the owner and operator of her own business, which includes a commercial and residential cleaning service as well as an e-commerce platform for vintage, antique, and fine jewelry. Her entrepreneurial ventures demonstrate a keen understanding of strategic growth, operational management, and marketing.
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Melissa's diverse interests and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the world make her a truly remarkable individual, dedicated to both personal growth and societal change. She has a deep love for traveling and the outdoors. She finds solace in activities such as camping, hiking, boating, and photography, allowing her to connect with nature and explore new landscapes. Melissa's adventurous spirit extends to her interests in herbalism, art, and horticulture, where she finds inspiration and creativity in the natural world.
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Quintina Sonnie
Chief Operation Officer
Holistic Care Director
Quintina is a Lived Experience Expert in human trafficking who embodies the essence of leadership through walking alongside fellow survivors. She deeply believes in the power of choice and the strength it provides to reclaim one’s life. Quintina uses her lived experience and leadership in the anti-trafficking movement to empower survivors to recognize their own agency, break free from exploitation, and choose themselves. As a guide and advocate, she offers unwavering support to assist others see their potential and embrace the power to transform their lives.
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Quintina serves as the Holistic Care Director, where she integrates her expertise to address the multidimensional needs of survivors. In addition, she is a spiritual guide and somatic healer, running her own practice as a using body based techniques backed by science. With a deep passion for neuroscience, quantum physics, and somatic healing, Quintina combines these disciplines to create transformative spaces for her clients. Her work helps individuals break through emotional barriers, cultivate self-awareness, and make conscious choices to lead more fulfilling lives.
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When she's not empowering others, Quintina nurtures her own soul through activities that bring her joy and peace. She loves collecting crystals, singing, listening to music and podcasts, and spending time barefoot in nature. Whether she’s enjoying an herbal drink or tincture, roaming among the trees, or wading in the ocean, Quintina finds her grounding and inspiration in the natural world. Her journey as a survivor, leader, and healer is a testament to the beauty of resilience, connection, and transformation.
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