Speaker, Trainer & Consultant
Lived experience meets clinical expertise — trafficking prevention, trauma, and
survivor advocacy.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, survivor, and TEDx speaker, Toni brings both a powerful personal story and real clinical training to every stage, training room, and briefing.
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) · TBRI Practitioner · Trained in DBT, Motivational Interviewing & EMDR · TEDx Speaker · Governor's Commission for Women — Human Trafficking Prevention Award
Toni is an engaging and dynamic speaker known for her extensive knowledge, passion, and ability to connect with diverse audiences. With experience spanning faith-based organizations, businesses, and government entities, she speaks on advocacy, emotional regulation, and prevention. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner — also trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) — Toni's presentations are both insightful and impactful.
What Toni Offers
Speaking
Keynotes and talks for faith-based organizations, businesses, and government entities on advocacy, emotional regulation, trafficking prevention, and survivor support.
Training
Evidence-based, trauma-informed training for advocates, case managers, and correctional facilities — blending personal experience with academic expertise. Toni is known for translating complex trauma concepts into accessible, practical terms.
Consulting
Hands-on expertise in trafficking prevention and survivor support for government agencies, corporations, law enforcement, and organizations. Program development guidance for both adults and minors, plus best-practice and advocacy strategy.
Featured Talk:
A Locket Full of Hope (TEDx Westover Hills)
In her powerful and deeply personal TEDx talk, Toni shares her journey of surviving and overcoming the trauma of human trafficking. With vulnerability and resilience, she recounts how a simple locket became a symbol of hope, strength, and transformation in her darkest moments. Through her story, she sheds light on the hidden realities of trafficking, the long road to healing, and the importance of building systems of support for survivors. Toni's talk is both a personal reflection and a call to action — inviting audiences to recognize the resilience of survivors and actively participate in building a world where no one is left behind.
Recognition
The Governor's Commission for Women — Human Trafficking Prevention Award
What People Say
Toni was unbelievable!"
"She was amazing — this was the most informative, useful, educational piece."
"The speaker had a very good connection with the audience. She offered a good amount of personal stories woven in with good information."
"Wonderful first-hand experience and application! I loved this session!"
"Really helped me understand things about myself."
"Offers such a unique and personal aspect into the mindset of victims. Very personable and engaging."
"Toni's expertise helped us develop an amazing program for our youth." "Please have Toni speak again. Her knowledge is valuable.
"Toni was unbelievable!"
"She was amazing — this was the most informative, useful, educational piece."
"The speaker had a very good connection with the audience. She offered a good amount of personal stories woven in with good information."
"Wonderful first-hand experience and application! I loved this session!" "Really helped me understand things about myself."
"Offers such a unique and personal aspect into the mindset of victims. Very personable and engaging."
"Toni's expertise helped us develop an amazing program for our youth." "Please have Toni speak again. Her knowledge is valuable."