Meet The Founder

Stephanie, a California native, is the visionary and heartbeat behind Project Resilience, which she founded in 2022. Guided by her own harrowing experiences and triumph over childhood abuse and trafficking, Stephanie launched the organization to extend a crucial lifeline of support to others facing similar adversities. As a mother of four and a grandmother, her personal journey serves as a compelling testament to the transformative power of resilience.

She doesn't stop at her own organization; she actively collaborates with other local initiatives and serves as a member of the Pomona Chamber of Commerce, ensuring that Project Resilience remains deeply rooted in the community.

Stephanie is more than a leader; she's an advocate. She tirelessly lobbies for policy changes and greater awareness at local, state, and federal levels, committed to transforming lives from trauma to happiness and self-sufficiency. Her authentic, compassionate approach to leadership makes her not only a guiding light for survivors but also an influential player in the wider movement against sexual exploitation.