Our Why
Paving the Way Foundation is a professional nonprofit run by a group of business experts committed to disrupting the cycle of child trafficking through educational and training programs. We pave the way to freedom for children, their families and our community.
We are driven by three simple principles: Educate. Empower. Prevent.
Educate our children about human trafficking; sharing recruitment and grooming tactics
Empower them with the knowledge about human trafficking and actions to take to stay safe, so we can....
Prevent them from being lured into this silent crime.
We are driven by three simple principles: Educate. Empower. Prevent.
Educate our children about human trafficking; sharing recruitment and grooming tactics
Empower them with the knowledge about human trafficking and actions to take to stay safe, so we can....
Prevent them from being lured into this silent crime.
Our Executive Team
Jan Edwards, President Frank Smith, Director Dana Clary, Director Stephanie George, CFO
Our Board and Lead Volunteers
Joe Lopez Daniela Rodriquez Mallory Taylor Sascha Balzer
Mission Ambassadors and Survivor Leadership
We have 46 Mission Ambassadors throughout the country - from Phoenix to Ft. Lauderdale, Columbia SC, to Chicago, Tampa to Jacksonville, FL up the coast to Washington D.C. They are trained to lead a conversation following our award winning film, Trapped in the Trade to empower and educate.
Together we've educated and trained over 10,000 youth, parents and teachers in the past two and half years. We impact our communities through powerful conversations saving our children from being lured into this dark world.
If you would like to join us on our mission to disrupt the cycle, please click here and complete our Mission Ambassador application or consider becoming a volunteer.
We have an incredible team of Survivor Leaders that work closely with us to ensure we continue to be survivor informed and guided. This group is comprised of 3 warriors and mental health professional. Due to the sensitive nature of survivors their names and pictures are not posted for their safety. They are our hero's and we are forever grateful for them sharing their wisdom with us.
Together we can make a difference and end modern day slavery.
We have 46 Mission Ambassadors throughout the country - from Phoenix to Ft. Lauderdale, Columbia SC, to Chicago, Tampa to Jacksonville, FL up the coast to Washington D.C. They are trained to lead a conversation following our award winning film, Trapped in the Trade to empower and educate.
Together we've educated and trained over 10,000 youth, parents and teachers in the past two and half years. We impact our communities through powerful conversations saving our children from being lured into this dark world.
If you would like to join us on our mission to disrupt the cycle, please click here and complete our Mission Ambassador application or consider becoming a volunteer.
We have an incredible team of Survivor Leaders that work closely with us to ensure we continue to be survivor informed and guided. This group is comprised of 3 warriors and mental health professional. Due to the sensitive nature of survivors their names and pictures are not posted for their safety. They are our hero's and we are forever grateful for them sharing their wisdom with us.
Together we can make a difference and end modern day slavery.
Proud of our Founder, Jan Edwards, 2019 Orlando Magazine Women of the Year for her work in disrupting the cycle of trafficking
