

A HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS EVENT
1/21/2026
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A live panel of experienced professionals will discuss the growing pandemic of human trafficking in our area.
Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Simi Valley. Hear a trafficking survivor tell her story, listen to leading experts discuss their efforts to stamp it out, and discover ways that you can help.

Featuring Keynote Speaker
Rebecca Bender, MACT
Rebecca Bender is an award-winning activist, author, and entrepreneur dedicated to ending human trafficking and empowering survivors to reclaim their lives. She has trained more than 115,000 professionals nationwide and works closely with community leaders and government agencies to create real-world change. As the 2026 keynote speaker for Soroptimist International of Simi Valley’s Human Trafficking Awareness Panel, Rebecca brings both expertise and heart to this important conversation.
Read more to learn how her work is transforming lives and communities across the country.

Meet Our Panelists





