Rebecca Bender
Keynote Speaker: Human Trafficking Survivor Advocate & Anti-Trafficking Expert; CEO of Rebecca Bender Initiative; Author of "In Pursuit of Love"
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Rebecca Bender Biography
Rebecca Bender is a leading human trafficking survivor advocate, recognized for her work in anti-trafficking education, survivor empowerment, and policy reform. After experiencing nearly six years of sex trafficking, Bender has dedicated her career to combating modern-day slavery and supporting survivors. She collaborates with the FBI, Homeland Security, and other agencies as an expert on human trafficking, providing specialized training to law enforcement, community leaders, and medical professionals.
Following her escape, Bender rebuilt her life while raising her daughter, launching her own business and earning a master's degree. She founded Elevate Academy, an online school for survivors of human trafficking, which has served thousands of students across the United States and internationally. Bender is also CEO of the Rebecca Bender Initiative, an organization focused on survivor leadership, anti-trafficking training, and advocacy.
Bender's expertise has contributed to policy changes at state and federal levels, strengthening legal frameworks for prosecuting traffickers and supporting survivors. She has been appointed to the United States National Advisory Council and frequently serves as a subject matter expert and expert witness in court proceedings. Her training programs have reached more than 115,000 professionals in the anti-trafficking field.
As an author, Bender has written "Roadmap to Redemption," a faith-based workbook for survivors and advocates, and the memoir "In Pursuit of Love," which details her journey from trafficking victim to advocate. Her story has been featured in the PSA "More Than a Survivor." Bender is a TEDx speaker and recipient of multiple awards, including FBI and Congressional recognition awards, the Hero to Our Generation Award, the Female Overcomer Award, and the Unlikely Hero Award.
Through her advocacy, education, and leadership, Bender continues to influence the global movement to end human trafficking and empower survivors.
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Rebecca Bender Speaking Topics
Rebecca is able to take the goals and objectives of YOUR event and weave them with her own personal narrative and experience in a powerful way. Her story of trafficked to triumphant will inspire your attendees in a way that helps to ensure a successful event.
Rebecca Bender knows the struggle of overcoming hardship firsthand. After enduring nearly six years of human trafficking at the hands of a notorious trafficker, Rebecca emerged as one the nation’s leading Survivor Advocates creating the largest online school in the world for survivors of trafficking, training over 115,000 professionals including FBI and Homeland Security, passing laws and advocating for survivors all around the world. But it did not come easy; still doesn’t. Roadblocks personally and professionally can set us all back in life, but Rebecca is proof that you can overcome anything with the right mindset and tools. Leave inspired as she shares a message of action we can all take, whenever life takes a turn and go after the future we dream of.
After enduring nearly six years of human trafficking, Rebecca emerged as one of the nation’s leading experts in human trafficking. Listen to her remarkable story where she gives insights to root causes and exit plans that assisted in recovery. Through the lens of a survivor, attendees will walk away with a better understanding of the issues of exploitation, why victims don’t run and have tools to build resiliency in others.
After enduring nearly six years of human trafficking under the control of three different traffickers, Rebecca has developed invaluable intelligence on how crime families run their sex trafficking enterprises. Listen to her remarkable story and personal case study, where she gives a detailed account of house dynamics, rules of the game, physical and psychological control tactics, brainwashing, medical insight, and more. In this raw and transparent session, Rebecca welcomes all audience questions as she discusses why most victims deny the abuse and don’t attempt escape. Through the lens of a survivor, the audience will learn how to set aside stereotypes and assumptions in order to break through common investigative challenges.
After enduring nearly six years of human trafficking, Rebecca went back to help fight this crime with the insight and experience she gained from being on the inside. For over fifteen years Rebecca has done the work, trying her hand at every lane in the fight against human trafficking. Through humor and laughing at her own mistakes, you’ll be invited to explore how you too can get involved in any way in a variety of areas that you may be passionate about. Fighting Human Trafficking doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it sounds and Rebecca will give you the blue print that aligns with your talent, skill and heart
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How much does it cost to book Rebecca Bender for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rebecca Bender, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rebecca Bender are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rebecca Bender, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Rebecca Bender speak about?
Rebecca Bender is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women's Empowerment, Author, Inspirational, Motivational and Overcoming Adversity.
Where does Rebecca Bender travel from?
Rebecca Bender generally travels from Oregon, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Rebecca Bender?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rebecca Bender for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rebecca Bender for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rebecca Bender or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Rebecca Bender is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery and Social Justice. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rebecca Bender for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Rebecca Bender generally travels from Oregon, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Theresa Flores, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado and Kori Cioca. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rebecca Bender for an upcoming event.
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Rebecca Bender Speaking Topics
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Fundraising Keynote
Rebecca is able to take the goals and objectives of YOUR event and weave them with her own personal narrative and experience in a powerful way. Her story of trafficked to triumphant will inspire your attendees in a way that helps to ensure a successful event.
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Leading from Resilience
Rebecca Bender knows the struggle of overcoming hardship firsthand. After enduring nearly six years of human trafficking at the hands of a notorious trafficker, Rebecca emerged as one the nation’s leading Survivor Advocates creating the largest online school in the world for survivors of trafficking, training over 115,000 professionals including FBI and Homeland Security, passing laws and advocating for survivors all around the world. But it did not come easy; still doesn’t. Roadblocks personally and professionally can set us all back in life, but Rebecca is proof that you can overcome anything with the right mindset and tools. Leave inspired as she shares a message of action we can all take, whenever life takes a turn and go after the future we dream of.
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Roots of Resiliency
After enduring nearly six years of human trafficking, Rebecca emerged as one of the nation’s leading experts in human trafficking. Listen to her remarkable story where she gives insights to root causes and exit plans that assisted in recovery. Through the lens of a survivor, attendees will walk away with a better understanding of the issues of exploitation, why victims don’t run and have tools to build resiliency in others.
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Illusion of Choice
After enduring nearly six years of human trafficking under the control of three different traffickers, Rebecca has developed invaluable intelligence on how crime families run their sex trafficking enterprises. Listen to her remarkable story and personal case study, where she gives a detailed account of house dynamics, rules of the game, physical and psychological control tactics, brainwashing, medical insight, and more. In this raw and transparent session, Rebecca welcomes all audience questions as she discusses why most victims deny the abuse and don’t attempt escape. Through the lens of a survivor, the audience will learn how to set aside stereotypes and assumptions in order to break through common investigative challenges.
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Find Your Lane
After enduring nearly six years of human trafficking, Rebecca went back to help fight this crime with the insight and experience she gained from being on the inside. For over fifteen years Rebecca has done the work, trying her hand at every lane in the fight against human trafficking. Through humor and laughing at her own mistakes, you’ll be invited to explore how you too can get involved in any way in a variety of areas that you may be passionate about. Fighting Human Trafficking doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it sounds and Rebecca will give you the blue print that aligns with your talent, skill and heart
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How do I book Rebecca Bender to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rebecca Bender for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Rebecca Bender, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rebecca Bender or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Rebecca Bender for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rebecca Bender, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rebecca Bender are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rebecca Bender, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Rebecca Bender speak about?
Rebecca Bender is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women's Empowerment, Author, Inspirational, Motivational and Overcoming Adversity. -
Where does Rebecca Bender travel from?
Rebecca Bender generally travels from Oregon, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Rebecca Bender?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rebecca Bender for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rebecca Bender for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rebecca Bender or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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