Meet the Team
Cindy Olivier co.founder
Cindy Olivier co.founder
Cindy Olivier co.founder
Cindy holds a BA in Psychology from UC Irvine and a Masters in Education from Cal State Fullerton. It has been her lifelong passion to work with people facing challenging circumstances but the opportunity to serve survivors of human trafficking tugs at her heart more than anything. Cindy volunteers as the co-chair for the Anti Human Traff
Cindy holds a BA in Psychology from UC Irvine and a Masters in Education from Cal State Fullerton. It has been her lifelong passion to work with people facing challenging circumstances but the opportunity to serve survivors of human trafficking tugs at her heart more than anything. Cindy volunteers as the co-chair for the Anti Human Trafficking Ministry at Saddleback Church in Southern California. She also serves as treasurer for political campaigns for local school board candidates and community initiatives. She has an incredibly supportive husband and 3 adult children. In her free time she loves to be with family and friends, travel, cook and enjoy nature.
Ann Sarmiento co.founder
Cindy Olivier co.founder
Cindy Olivier co.founder
Ann and her husband led a faith-based initiative dedicated to bringing awareness about human trafficking and its victims. They mobilized and trained countless local volunteers who wanted to make a difference. As interest grew, they added a men’s outreach and annual events for survivors to connect with one another and be nourished by the l
Ann and her husband led a faith-based initiative dedicated to bringing awareness about human trafficking and its victims. They mobilized and trained countless local volunteers who wanted to make a difference. As interest grew, they added a men’s outreach and annual events for survivors to connect with one another and be nourished by the love of the volunteers. Ann and Howie created training curriculum that was shared live, online and during visits to other faith-based organizations. In addition they housed numerous victims as they escaped the life and awaited placement in aftercare programs. Ann is a paralegal and active realtor. She enjoys life as a grandma of 5 and mother of 3 beautiful daughters.
Monique Jones treasurer
Kelsey Hendricks social media
Monique Jones treasurer
Monique holds a BA in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. After becoming a member of Saddleback church and taking the courses that helped determine her purpose and what ministry to serve, it was almost instantly clear that her purpose involved serving human trafficking survivors. As someone who grew up in an underprivil
Monique holds a BA in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. After becoming a member of Saddleback church and taking the courses that helped determine her purpose and what ministry to serve, it was almost instantly clear that her purpose involved serving human trafficking survivors. As someone who grew up in an underprivileged environment, Monique relates well to many of the same circumstances that many survivors have experienced. Monique volunteers for the Anti Human Trafficking ministry at Saddleback Church in Southern California. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, traveling and experiencing anything new and exciting.
Heather Brown secretary
Kelsey Hendricks social media
Monique Jones treasurer
Heather Brown is a trial lawyer who has spent her career prosecuting child molesters, and violent criminals. She spent 23 years working in the Orange County District Attorney's Office handling high profile criminal cases, many resulting in life sentences. Heather currently works for Fight for Survivors, Greenberg Gross LLP. She received h
Heather Brown is a trial lawyer who has spent her career prosecuting child molesters, and violent criminals. She spent 23 years working in the Orange County District Attorney's Office handling high profile criminal cases, many resulting in life sentences. Heather currently works for Fight for Survivors, Greenberg Gross LLP. She received her BA from Loyola Marymount University and her JD from Pepperdine University. Heather works as an adjunct professor in criminal justice at California State University Fullerton. She is passionate about serving victims of crime and quick to support survivors in any way possible.
Kelsey Hendricks social media
Kelsey Hendricks social media
Kelsey Hendricks social media
Kelsey holds a BA in education from Bethel University and a Masters in school health education from West Virginia University. Kelsey is a dedicated middle school teacher who is passionate about educating young people. At her school she has been able to help educate students on the dangers of human trafficking. Additionally, she has been
Kelsey holds a BA in education from Bethel University and a Masters in school health education from West Virginia University. Kelsey is a dedicated middle school teacher who is passionate about educating young people. At her school she has been able to help educate students on the dangers of human trafficking. Additionally, she has been volunteering to make contact with victims of human trafficking and offer them the resources they need to escape and recover. Kelsey's commitment to this cause is driven by her belief that every person deserves to live a life free from exploitation and abuse. She is married to a caring husband. In her free time she loves visiting family, traveling, sports, shopping, and being outdoors.