Speakers

Sues has dedicated her life to supporting people in crisis through work in transitional housing, disaster response, refugee and trauma care, and leadership development across the U.S. and abroad. She first encountered human trafficking in 1977 while working in Amsterdam and continues this important work today through her involvement with Restore Innocence/Reclaiming Hope and the Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado. A breast cancer survivor and proud single mom of three, Sues brings compassion, resilience, and decades of hands-on experience to every effort she leads.

https://reclaiming-hope.org/

Vice President of Community Engagement
Ashley Groves brings energy and dedication to her role as vice president of community engagement at Early Connections Learning Centers. She leads a talented team focused on building strong community relationships and advancing equity and quality in early childhood education. Ashley is passionate about ensuring all working families have access to safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

https://www.earlyconnections.org/staff-list/