About Paving the Way
Who we are...
We empower professionals to prevent human trafficking in and around their business. Designed as a team of business leaders, parents and friends who believe there is solution to this silent crime. Concurrently, our belief is the education of our business community on what's possible when we discuss challenging topics. As business owners, it's your responsibility to keep both our staff along with the guests, clients and customers we serve safe. You don't have to go this alone. We are here to be of service to you and our community.
Why we do it
According to Homeland Security and the FBI, over 300,000 children each year become victims of this silent crime. We are a FIERCE disruption in the cycle of child trafficking by educating the Hospitality industry, Law Enforcement, Educators and Medical Personnel. We believe that together we can #StopTraffickingToday
We empower professionals to prevent human trafficking in and around their business. Designed as a team of business leaders, parents and friends who believe there is solution to this silent crime. Concurrently, our belief is the education of our business community on what's possible when we discuss challenging topics. As business owners, it's your responsibility to keep both our staff along with the guests, clients and customers we serve safe. You don't have to go this alone. We are here to be of service to you and our community.
Why we do it
According to Homeland Security and the FBI, over 300,000 children each year become victims of this silent crime. We are a FIERCE disruption in the cycle of child trafficking by educating the Hospitality industry, Law Enforcement, Educators and Medical Personnel. We believe that together we can #StopTraffickingToday
"Education is the most important way to prevent our children
from becoming victims.' - FBI Agent Crenshaw
How we do it
We've designed an educational curriculum that educates and empowers businesses in knowing what to look for and what actions to take to prevent trafficking through story. Trapped in The Trade, takes the audience through the experience of Samantha and how one small seemingly minor decision would alter her life - forever. From there we have a conversation - asking poignant and thought provoking questions has the audience do the critical thinking it will take to create solutions to take an action and possibly save a life.
We've designed an educational curriculum that educates and empowers businesses in knowing what to look for and what actions to take to prevent trafficking through story. Trapped in The Trade, takes the audience through the experience of Samantha and how one small seemingly minor decision would alter her life - forever. From there we have a conversation - asking poignant and thought provoking questions has the audience do the critical thinking it will take to create solutions to take an action and possibly save a life.
Meet the Executive Team and our Advisors
Jan- Founder and CEO
Jan has extensive leadership, speaking and training expertise with Fortune 100 companies. After traveling to Ethiopia and learning about human trafficking there, she wanted to do something about it. She is instrumental in bringing awareness to this silent crime of trafficking to our community. She is a member of the UN National Council on Women, UNICEF Congressional Action Team, Orlando Cares Team. She has relationships across all levels of law enforcement, education and her global community. She brings passion, drive and a commitment to make a difference out in the world such that children reach their full potential.
Meet the Woman Taking on a Billion Dollar Industry - Huffington Post
Advisors
Josh, C47 Films, Business Coach
Advisory Board
Paving the Way has engaged with several experts in their fields to guide us on this path; experts from international security to marketing, from foster care to law enforcement and from finance to behavioral research. We have assembled an outstanding team that will ensure our success.
Paving the Way has engaged with several experts in their fields to guide us on this path; experts from international security to marketing, from foster care to law enforcement and from finance to behavioral research. We have assembled an outstanding team that will ensure our success.
Jobs at Paving The Way
The mission to stop human trafficking is not one that can be done alone. We are always grateful for people like you who work to help us in volunteer and paid positions.
Currently we need:
The mission to stop human trafficking is not one that can be done alone. We are always grateful for people like you who work to help us in volunteer and paid positions.
Currently we need:
- PAID - Graphic Designer (Piece Work)
- Intern - Graphic Designer (Piece Work)
- Paid - Virtual Assistant (10 hrs wk for 6 weeks)
- Intern - WebMaster/Social Media
- Referrals - Do you know someone that would stand with us to make a difference and would be a great fit for us. Please choose referral in the form and send us their information.