• Nonprofit Management• Speaker, Educator & Trauma-Informed Care Trainer• Strategic Outreach, Advocacy, Intervention • Strategic Development of Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Campaigns• Community Collaboration• Program & Curriculum Development Established Primarily for Child Survivors of Abuse• Creator & Collaborator of Support Groups• Policy & Procedure Development• Event, Fundraising & Volunteer Coordination• Social Media Operator/ManagerI have been on a crusade to motivate, inspire & empower child abuse survivors to heal and thrive to be their best selves despite the ugliness that has happened to them. To help them break their silence, use their voice and help them take back what's been stolen from them. Since its founding, I have been igniting Sparks of Hope in the hearts of abused children and adults throughout Oregon and the nation. I founded Sparks of Hope® based on my own personal story of surviving childhood abuse. My stepfather abused me from the age of age 4 to 16. Giving children the things I needed to heal as a child has been my focus and passion. I have inspired hundreds of individuals to come forward by sharing my impactful message of courage and hope. My bravery in overcoming the unthinkable and turning my pain into purpose makes me not only a passionate speaker, but also an inspiring speaker that empowers my audience. If your community, church or civic organization is interested in booking me for speaking engagements, please call Chris Mead at (503) 819-4011 or email me at leeann@sparksofhope.org.