Who We Are & What We Do

Mission
We bring together key community members to create a survivor centered approach to human trafficking.
We elevate the voices of lived experience to guide our work.
Vision
We are an active part of the larger movement that reduces and prevents trafficking as a crime against humans.
Our focus is in Western Colorado.
Who we are
Founded in 2015, WSAT consists of service providers, activists, lived experience experts, with deep roots in the western slope communities. We bring awareness and education about human trafficking to the western Colorado.

Tom Acker
Co-Founder, Trainer

Melissa Jefferson
Leader, Case Manager

Angela Clark
Leader, CSEC Expert

Désirée Lane
Leader, CSEC Expert​

Sara Bratton-Bradbury
Leader, Trainer​

Your Name!
Leader​

Dr. Michelle Sunkel
CHTC Liaison,Educator

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Leader
Our Values
Lead with Survivor Voice and Choice whenever possible.
Collaboration is vital to serving the community.
Education and awareness builds empathy and creates change.
Respect every member of our task force and every person we encounter in this work.