The 2017 Be The Change Interview Series
Week 4 – Featuring: Kelly Master, Nonprofit Founder and Speaker
Here’s the direct link to the recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9Hf1DGxs7Ik
About
Kelly Master is Founder and Director of “For Dignity” a non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen our communities against sexual exploitation and empower victims and survivors with hope and dignity.
She is a dynamic, tenacious Leader who is fiercely committed to advocating for the sexually exploited and to educate others.
She wrote her first published book SHINE, Uplifting Words for Girls in Stilettos as a sacrifice of love, and gave thousands of copies away for free to women working in strip clubs, adult book stores, or prostituting on the streets. She also sent copies to women in prisons across the country which ignited speaking invitations from Chaplains and Wardens in many places.
The City of Camden, NJ, S.Jersey Psychological Association, and A Woman’s Business have separately honored and commemorated her passion and dedication to help victims and survivors.
She is passionate, sought out the speaker who has a beautiful gift of translating life’s trials into opportunities. Kelly is a champion of hope and ignites crowds everywhere she speaks.
To book Kelly for your conference or speaking event, please email info@fordignity1.org.
How You Can Help
Donate to For Dignity at: https://www.fordignity1.org/donate/
Receive updates to get more involved: email your contact information to info@fordignity1.org
Resources mentioned
National Human Trafficking Hotline 1 (888) 373-7888
Kelly talked about her presentations during our interview. Check her out in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B48hlobKdQ
Until Next Time…Peace!
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