STAT! Mission Heroes 2013 – 2022

2023

• Jeff Wohler & Corrie Vaus
• Alicia Brav
• David Oates & Chris Marsh

2022

• Amy Sharpe – Caring for trafficking survivors
• Tyra Appleby – Volunteering with the women served by Generate Hope
• Yolanda Christensen, Free to Fly – Volunteering and mentoring to help HT survivors
• International Network of Hearts – Trainings to prevent HT throughout San Diego County

2021

• Safe Shelter Collaborative: Carvan Studios – Creating SafeNight App
• Tom Jones – Co-creating and producing Stolen

2020

• Senator Toni Atkins – Introducing legislation to protect HT victims
• Linda Rankin, EastLake Church – Supporting local HT organizations
• Armand King, Paving Great Futures – Serving high-risk youth
• Bill Wisneski, Palomar College – Film producer of Shattered Dreams

2019

• Monica Dean – NBC San Diego, Channel 39/7 Anchor – Investigative reporter
• Andrea Hess & Stephanie Sullivan – Comic-Con HT awareness volunteers
• Kearny High School – 9th Grade Media Class – HT awareness media projects

2018

• Kristina Davis – SD Union Tribune — Crime & safety reporter
• Happy Heads Foot Reflexology & Massage – Massage therapist HT training
• Jaimee Johnson – Sisters of the Street – Survivor support
• Trish Martinez – Native American Liaison – Raising awareness in Native communities
• Murray Jennex, D.- SDSU Information Systems – Fighting HT through technology
• Jessica Whitney, MS – SDSU Information Systems – Fighting HT through technology

2017

• Penny Harrington – Public Policy Analyst -HT legislative tracking
• Rachelle Kimberling – Journey Against Exploitation – Organizing survivor support
• Alison Labastida – Skyline Against Human Trafficking – Organizing awareness efforts
• Dana Littlefield – SD Union Tribune — Courts reporter
• Bunch of Guys – JW August & Tom Jones — Cyber patrol

2016

• Lawyers Club of SD Human Trafficking Task Force – Raise awareness/address problems
• Susan Johnson – Churches Against Trafficking – Co-founder of church networking group
• Jenee Litrell – Grossmont Union High School District – HT awareness educator
• Bill & Melody Valleroy – Generate Hope supporters

2015

• Ann Clarke – United Methodist Women – Raising local awareness
• Anne Hoiberg -Women’s Museum of California -Writer & public speaker on HT issues
• Arnita Sharma – KPBS Investigative Reporter – HT reporter
• Ginger Shaw- Free Them Road – Legislative advocate

2014

• Daphne Phung – California Against Slavery- Proponent of Proposition 35
• Elizabeth Aguilera – U-T San Diego – HT reporter
• Edward Sifuentes – U-T San Diego – HT reporter
• Ed Sousek – Andaz San Diego – HT training in hotel/motel industry

2013

• America’s Best Value Inns – Emergency victim accommodations
• The Body Shop – Stop Sex Trafficking in Children and Young People Campaign
• Change in Action – Victim medical assistance and tattoo removal
• Truckers Against Trafficking – Driver HT awareness training