Gina Cavallo is a sought-after leader, speaker, and consultant in the anti-human trafficking movement and a passionate advocate for victims of human trafficking.

Gina is the founder and executive director of the survivor-led nonprofit organization, We RISE NJ, formerly Paying it Forward Foundation. Her commitment stems from her experience as a survivor of childhood sexual and physical abuse and of human trafficking. It is also rooted in her determination to ensure that no one else should endure the same trauma. Gina’s impact can be found throughout the New Jersey legislative process, within organizations that support human trafficking causes, and in the personal stories of the survivors who have been inspired by Gina’s story.

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Gina Cavallo's journey from victim to survivor is both inspirational and moving. She has worked hard over years to overcome being sold as a commodity to men and now shares her personal testimony of triumph over tribulation. I am honored to endorse Gina as a respected survivor leader who uses her powerful and inspiring story so that important changes can be made for the next generation.
Theresa L. Flores, MA, LSW
Best Selling Author, Survivor, Director & Founder of the SOAP Project (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution)

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