AUTHOR & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE

Born in Germany and raised in Southern California, Denise Brown led a life remarkable only in its normalcy until June 12, 1994 when her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, was murdered.

She is committed to raising awareness against domestic violence - a crime that kills four women every day in the United States.

Since early 1995 Denise Brown has traveled to various states speaking on the epidemic of domestic violence. She has addressed university student bodies, men in prison and in batterers' treatment programs, women at risk, church groups and various educational and legislative forums. Ms. Brown has helped raise funds for local shelters all across the country with her appearances, and has assisted in the success of a major project called the Vine System. This Program is an automated victim notification service of the release of batterers from jail or prison.

As part of her commitment, Ms. Brown has worked to help pass a variety of legislative solutions for domestic violence. One of her most important projects was to lobby on behalf of the Violence Against Women Act. With a potential slashing of its federal allocation to domestic violence services, Denise Brown testified to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee for increased funding. After her testimony, that portion of the bill's funding was increased from eighteen million to thirty-two million dollars. U.S. Senators Biden and Hatch have cited Denise Brown as "having done more for the issue of domestic violence than any other individual."

Thirty years after her sisters murder she dedicated her time along with her sisters to a Lifetime documentary “The Life and Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson” and just signed a book deal with Blackstone Publishing with the release date on October 6, 2026.
“For My Sister Nicole” Love Shouldn’t Hurt.  A domestic violence book of education over thirty years. What I know now and didn’t know then 

Denise Brown has made a life-long commitment to educate the public as well as improve the quality of living for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence, She is determined to banish the darkness and end the silence. 

SOCIAL IMPACT CONSULTANT & SPEAKER 

Kathy Givens is a nationally recognized social impact consultant and speaker with a strong commitment to transforming systems and elevating survivor leadership. Appointed in 2021, she formerly served on the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, bringing her lived experience and subject-matter expertise to national policy conversations. She was also a founding member of the Human Trafficking Survivor Leadership Council of Texas, where she helped shape survivor-informed approaches at the state level. 

A seasoned trainer, Kathy specializes in survivor engagement, leadership strategies, housing, gender-based violence, human trafficking, and polyvictimization. She has trained law enforcement, service providers, and policymakers, and has spoken before faith-based organizations, politicians, and audiences ranging from international conferences to small community gatherings. 

As co-founder of Twelve 11 Partners, Kathy created a trauma-informed restorative care program for adult survivors of trafficking, advancing survivor-led solutions with real-world application. In 2018, she was invited to the Oval Office to witness the signing of an anti-trafficking bill she had actively advocated for. 

Currently, Kathy also serves as the Academy Program Manager at Survivor Alliance and the Lead Consultant at Shobana Powell Consulting. These roles further her commitment to empowering survivors and advancing systemic change through consulting, training, and program management. 

Whether leading training sessions or delivering keynote addresses, Kathy’s message is one of resilience, action, and compassion. She utilizes her platform to disrupt harmful systems, spark meaningful dialogue, and cultivate healing-centered leadership.

“I want to pour my God-given gifts into helping others. It’s my small contribution to making this world a better place. And on a personal note, it’s my form of justice.” ~ Kathy

CHIEF OF THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING DIVISION,
DALLAS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

Soni Lewis joined the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in February 2007 and has spent nearly two decades prosecuting complex and high-stakes criminal cases. Throughout her career, she has represented the State of Texas in thousands of cases, developing particular expertise in crimes involving vulnerable victims. She currently serves as Chief of the Human Trafficking Division, where she leads prosecutors in investigating and litigating trafficking cases, collaborates with law enforcement and community partners, and advances strategies to hold offenders accountable while centering survivor safety.

Sybil is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has specialized in working with victims and survivors of coercive control and domestic violence for the last decade, including the child victims in these families. She owns a small group therapy practice in Colorado and after witnessing the constant ethical issues survivors experience in the family court system while trying to protect their children she created Rising Beyond Power and Control (often referred to as The Rising Beyond Community)  to help close the gaps in support for this population.  Sybil hosts The Rising Beyond Podcast and is active in legislative changes in Colorado for family court reform.

Danielle Leukam is the author of Four Pounds of Pressure: A Memoir of Rape, Survival, and Taking Back My Power. After surviving a heinous attack in her home in 2018, Danielle found her voice through writing and public speaking. Danielle has been a guest speaker on multiple podcasts and has presented her case at over fifty events nationwide. She also works full time at her local clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 

Through her personal journey of surviving assault, navigating the criminal justice system, and reclaiming her power, she helps organizations, professionals, and communities understand trauma, support survivors more effectively, and foster hope, resilience, and meaningful change. 

 Books by Danielle:

• Four Pounds of Pressure: A Memoir of Rape, Survival, and Taking Back My Power (memoir)

• Another Four Pounds of Pressure: Case Files, Statements, and A Survivor’s Redemption (sequel memoir)

• The First Sister: A Dangerous Bloodline (thriller novella)

• Reclaiming Power: Experiences of Sexual Assault (nonfiction)

• Fly Like a Girl: Adventures of Erin and Brad (children’s book)

• Never Stop Exploring: Adventures of Erin and Brad (children’s book)

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Director of Law Enforcement Training & Operations, Skull Games, Inc.

Detective Scaramucci (RET) began his career in law enforcement in 2004, and was promoted to Detective in 2008 with the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office, investigating Crimes Against Persons. Since creating a Human Trafficking Unit in 2014, Detective Scaramucci has conducted sting operations resulting in the arrest of more than 680 sex buyers, more than 100 online child predators, and 163 individuals for human trafficking and related offenses, which has led to the identification of 285 trafficking victims. He has further assisted local, state, and federal agencies with operations; support, leading to the arrest of more than 300 sex buyers. In 2023 Detective Scaramucci began working as the Director of Law Enforcement Training and Operations for the non-profit Skull Games, Inc, continuing to conduct operations and investigations as a Deputy Sheriff. Detective Scaramucci has worked both state and federal investigations as a Task Force Officer with H.S.I., leading to investigations and arrests throughout the U.S. He further advises and participates in sting operations throughout Texas, the U.S. and abroad. Detective Scaramucci is certified in Courts of Law as a Subject Matter Expert in Human Trafficking. He has further advised and testified in the State House and Senate, assisting with the creation and passage of laws leading to harsher penalties for human trafficking, as well as working against laws that would have added further burdens on victims. He is further employed as a consultant, contracted to provide training and technical assistance for numerous Department of Justice-funded Enhanced Collaborative Model task forces, as well as other national and international anti-trafficking organizations. He has trained 726 agencies throughout 45 states, 33 federal and DOD agencies, as well as law enforcement agencies in 15 countries, and provides technical support for their human trafficking operations and Investigations