Anna Carroll Email & Phone Number

Anna Carroll studied nursing and medical assisting at the University of Kentucky and worked for a private practice in general and vascular surgery. Following that career path, she transitioned into international work with various NGOs.In 2009, Anna relocated to Costa Rica helping another local NGO with their children-at-risk program in various provinces of the country. Anna shortly thereafter founded her own NGO, LightForce International in an effort to respond to the growing issue of human trafficking she encountered at the border of Costa Rica and Nicaragua. In 2023, LFI changed its name to Refuge City to better reflect its mission and vision of building an atmosphere where vulnerable communities are empowered, survivors find healing and restoration, and the cycle of trafficking is broken through prevention.Today, Refuge City has offices in multiple countries (and continues to expand partnerships globally) to continue to execute and develop programs and to build resources to fulfill the vision.Over the past thirteen years, Anna has implemented numerous initiatives and programs internationally that focus on health, prevention, awareness, and rehabilitation. Today, she is the International Executive Director for Refuge City and she travels extensively for the organization as well as speaking and writing on human trafficking issues globally.

Listed skills include Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Event Planning, and 16 others.

• Executive Director

  Refuge City

  Dec 2009 - Present