Rebecca Bender

Relentless in her mission to help others find their purpose, Rebecca Bender is CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative and founder of Elevate Academy, the largest online school for survivors of human trafficking in the world.

Internationally ecognized as a subject matter expert in human trafficking, Rebecca has trained well over 100,000 professionals including FBI, Homeland Security, undercover officers, medical professionals, and more. She has testified at multiple trials and was appointed by the United States Dept. of HHS to the U.S. National Advisory Council.

An award-winning thought leader, social activist, author, and consultant, she educates on many human trafficking-related topics and advises some of our nation’s leading nonprofits. Rebecca brings life lessons, humor, and expertise in working where faith and culture collide.

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