Heather Tuininga, founder of SAFE in Washington, has faithfully served in the anti-trafficking movement for over 20 years. She now transitions from Chief Servant Officer to the Advisory Board, entrusting day-to-day leadership and partnerships with frontline and community partners to Audrey Baedke, who will carry forward this vital work.

“As a former frontline partner, I’ve already experienced the strength of the SAFE community: bringing partners together to identify and fund the most urgent, high-impact strategies that move the needle to end sex trafficking. I’m committed to building on that momentum and advancing this work across Washington State.”
— Audrey Baedke

Thank you, Heather, for your legacy of compassion and action.

If you haven’t had the chance to meet Audrey yet and would like to connect, she’d love to hear from you. Schedule a coffee meeting via Calendly or reach out at audrey@safeinwashington.com | 206-492-4253.

Marlena’s Smile Says It All

Marlena, 22, was brought to Washington from a reservation in South Dakota by a known sex offender, along with three other girls. She was discovered during a narcotics raid and brought to SAFE’s partner, Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative—scared, injured, and in urgent need of care. She was recovering from a recent assault and had an abscessed tooth so swollen it looked like a golf ball in her cheek.

Ninety days later, with your support through IHTC, Marlena has completed her GED, started working, and is living in transitional housing. She’s sober, reconnecting with her culture, and spends time in the community garden. In June, she’ll begin supervised visits with her young children. Her smile today reflects not just healing—but hope.

Will you support SAFE today to ensure more survivors like Marlena receive the healing and support they need after escaping trafficking?

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More than 50 organizations gathered across the U.S., united by one goal: to end sex trafficking. In a difficult and discouraging field, this shared learning and connection renewed the strength and focus of survivors, advocates, and partners in change.