(Tue) April 25, 2023, 9:00am — 10:00am
A presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 25 at the Clovis campus, featuring:
CEO Carissa Phelps
Runaway Girl, Inc.
Tuesday, April 25 - 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
AC1-150
She will speak about her experience and how she became a victim, escaped, and survived. All are welcome to attend.
Carissa Phelps, Runaway Girl, Inc.'s founder and CEO, strives for social impact. She is a licensed attorney, author, trainer, consultant and small business owner. Carissa’s fearless leadership in the survivor community has led to an increased level of awareness among communities, as well as improved legislation and responses to human trafficking victims, especially children. In 2012, Carissa, founded Runaway Girl, Inc., a training company that off ers survivor-led experiential trainings to individuals and communities. Runaway Girl, Inc. has off ered hope to survivors through opportunities to lead in their own communities.
As a social purpose corporation, the company has a charitable purpose to improve outcomes and create opportunities for runaway and homeless youth. Carissa’s inspiring memoir Runaway Girl: Escaping Life on the Streets, One Helping Hand at a Time, has been instrumental in changing countless hearts and minds.
Questions/Accommodations:
Contact Renee Garcia, Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
