About Dr. Tonya Stafford
Dr. Tonya Stafford is a survivor of human trafficking, having been sold by her mother at the age of 13. A native of Dallas, Texas, she has dedicated the past 20 years to advocating for the protection of women, children, and vulnerable adults. As an international speaker and trainer, Dr. Tonya has become a passionate and powerful voice against human trafficking.
Industries for Survivor Led Training
Corporate & Workplace
HR, leadership, workforce development, and compliance.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, nurses, and first responders. Hospital Conferences.
Law Enforcement & Legal
Police, FBI, Homeland Security, prosecutors, and victim advocates. Crime Conferences
Education
Schools, HBCUs, universities, and student organizations.
Hospitality & Transportation
Hotels, conferences, airlines, ride share, and service industries.
Faith-Based & Community Organizations
Churches, case manager advocates, nonprofits, and local leaders.
If your industry interacts with people, it needs human trafficking training.
Inspiring Audiences to Take Action Against Human Trafficking
Tonya Stafford delivers powerful, survivor-led speaking engagements that inspire action, educate professionals, and drive meaningful change. Her message resonates across a variety of events, including keynotes, galas, luncheons, conferences, panels, and fireside chats.
Her impact is especially strong in:
- Corporate Conferences & Leadership Retreats –Inspiring organizations to take a stand and implement meaningful policies.
- Law Enforcement & Legal Seminars – Equipping professionals with survivor insights to strengthen investigations and victim advocacy.
- Healthcare & Mental Health Summits – Training frontline responders to recognize trafficking victims and provide trauma-informed care.
- Educational Institutions & Student Conferences – Empowering students and educators to prevent exploitation.
- Faith-Based & Community Events – Mobilizing churches and nonprofits to fight human trafficking and support survivors.
Let’s make your event unforgettable and action-driven.
