Warrior/Survivor Kristen Tebow

Kristen serves as the Human Trafficking Program Coordinator at the  Domestic Violence Center in Lawrence, KS. Kristen is also an advocate for survivors of human trafficking with almost a decade of serving marginalized youth and adults, developing programs, and educating the public on the indicators and red flags of human sex trafficking. A survivor of sex trafficking and a leader in the movement, Kristen has worked locally, regionally, and nationally as a case manager, consultant, founder and developer of programs, researcher, community organizer and advocate for youth and adult victims of human trafficking. Earning her BS in Sociology and Women’s Studies in 2011, Kristen combines her passion for serving high-risk youth with her education and is dedicated to bringing forth education and awareness to equip them with the tools to stay safe. Kristen is a founding developer of three nonprofit organizations, two ministries, and three student organizations. Kristen has been a forerunner in mobilizing communities toward taking action against human trafficking by facilitating multidisciplinary teams, public speaking and sharing her testimony, and organizing community events. Kristen serves on the Kansas Human Trafficking Working Group for the US Attorney and has been invited to serve on a subcommittee for the statewide Human Trafficking Advisory board. Kristen is a respected member of the Human Trafficking Survivor Leader community and continues to empower, provide support to, and collaborate with Survivor Leaders from around the globe. 
Kristen is renewed through relationships with friends and family, specifically her Husband and their two Jack Russell Terriers. Kristen enjoys painting, singing and dancing, and yoga. Kristen has been nationally recognized for her artwork, providing two paintings for the world-renown Pathbreaker Award at the Shared Hope JuST Conference in 2016.