About the Show
About 2 million children are trafficked every year worldwide. Join us on Women Lead Radio as Mary Van Dorn, your host of Fighting Sex Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation, has a conversation with Matt Osborne, President & COO of Operation Underground Railroad, O.U.R., as they discuss the powerful work being done by Operation Underground Railroad globally to rescue children.
About Your Guest
Matt Osborne has been fighting the crime of human trafficking in some form since 2006. He currently serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer at Operation Underground Railroad. Previously, Osborne served a 12-year career with the Central Intelligence Agency and US Department of State, where he worked issues related to terrorism against the homeland, illegal narcotics, organized crime, and human trafficking. He regularly provided secrets and analysis to US Presidents, senior cabinet officials, and the National Security Council. Osborne served overseas tours in Madrid, Spain; Caracas, Venezuela; and Mexico City, Mexico. With Operation Underground Railroad, Matt has led a total of 27 undercover rescue operations that resulted in the liberation of 211 human trafficking victims and in the arrest of 72 suspected traffickers.
About Your Host
Mary Van Dorn is your host for Fighting Sex Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation, a show that will shine a light into the darkest corners of society and give hope to the innocent. She has chosen to take the opportunity, as host, to bring attention to a cause she is passionate about, protecting children from sex trafficking and exploitation. Her guests will include representatives from organizations having a global impact on these horrendous crimes. She’ll speak to local authorities to learn how they are rooting out sexual exploitation in their communities. You’ll hear from those working on the front lines fighting for freedom. We’ll get current tips and resources on how you can protect your families from the fastest growing crime in the world.
As the CEO, Founder of Speak Easy, Speak Bold, Mary mentors executive leaders to present at their absolute highest levels of influence and inspiration within their organizations and industries. She is a volunteer for Operation Underground Railroad’s Speakers Bureau and a member of the Council of Trustees for Thomas House Family Shelter.
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