Andrea Powell

Andrea Powell is a prominent advocate against image-based sexual violence and serves as the Director of the Image-Based Sexual Abuse Initiative and the Secretariat Director of The Reclaim Coalition at Panorama Global. With over 18 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to developing services and policies aimed at supporting survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse.

Professional Background

• Image-Based Sexual Abuse Initiative: Andrea leads efforts to combat image-based sexual violence, which includes creating partnerships and mobilizing initiatives to protect vulnerable populations from online harm. This initiative has gained importance due to the rise of technology that facilitates such abuses, including deepfake software and non-consensual sharing of intimate images.23

• The Reclaim Coalition: As the Secretariat Director, she oversees this coalition aimed at addressing online image-based sexual violence on a global scale. The coalition seeks to unify efforts across advocacy, policy, technology, and survivor services to ensure comprehensive support for victims.2

• FAIR Girls: In 2004, Andrea co-founded FAIR Girls, where she provided case management services and established safe housing for survivors in Washington, D.C. She played a significant role in the DC Human Trafficking Task Force during her 14 years there.13

• Karana Rising: In 2019, she co-founded Karana Rising, which focuses on justice and healing for survivors who have faced incarceration due to their trafficking experiences.1

Education and Personal Life

Andrea holds a master's degree from the University of Bonn in Germany. Outside her professional commitments, she is also a multimedia artist and author. She lives in San Diego with her daughter and is known for her compassionate approach to advocacy.13