Andrea Powell

Andrea Powell is a dedicated advocate and leader in the fight against human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and image-based sexual abuse. Here are key details about her background and current work:

Professional Experience

Andrea Powell currently serves as the Director of the Image-based Sexual Abuse Initiative at Panorama Global and the Secretariat Director of The Reclaim Coalition.12 In these roles, she leads efforts to combat online image-based sexual violence on a global scale.

Career History

• Co-founder of FAIR Girls in 2004, where she led for 14 years providing services and establishing a safe home for survivors in Washington, D.C.1
• Co-founder of Karana Rising in 2019, an organization where survivors lead initiatives for justice and healing13

Expertise and Impact

• 18 years of experience in national and international efforts to support survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse1
• Served over 2,000 survivors across the United States, the Balkans, Russia, Bangladesh, India, and Uganda1
• Played a key role in the DC Human Trafficking Task Force1

Education and Personal

• Holds a master's degree from the University of Bonn, Germany1
• Multimedia artist, author, and advocate1
• Lives in San Diego with her daughter1

Recent Work

Andrea is currently focused on addressing the growing issue of image-based sexual violence, which includes:

• Leading The Reclaim Coalition, a global initiative to combat online image-based sexual abuse2
• Working to develop unified global policies and legal frameworks to address this form of abuse1
• Raising awareness about the prevalence and impact of image-based sexual violence2

Andrea Powell's work reflects a commitment to supporting survivors, advancing policies, and creating systemic change to combat various forms of sexual exploitation and abuse.