Meet The Team
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Carissa Phelps, JD, MBA
Survivor Lawyer
Phelps holds a JD/MBA from UCLA and a Mathematics degree from CSU Fresno (summa cum laude). The founder of Runaway Girl, FPC she is an attorney, author and advocate,
As a litigator she's secured life-changing recoveries for survivors. She continues to work for systemic change through leadership, financial empowerment, legal advocacy and legislation.
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Felicia Rosario, MD
Survivor Doctor
Felicia Rosario is a Harvard-educated, Columbia-trained expert and survivor-advocate who helps others navigate the aftermath of coercion, trauma, and high-control systems.
She’s featured in Stolen Youth: The Cult at Sarah Lawrence, where she shares her own experience — and how she reclaimed her voice and her life.
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Vanessa Russell
Advisor & Fiscal Agent
Vanessa Russell founded Love Never Fails in 2010 after a student trafficking incident. Her nonprofit has educated thousands, opened seven safe homes, and launched an IT Academy. With 23 years in IT, including at Cisco, Vanessa is also a keynote speaker, professor, pastor, author, and serves on multiple boards.
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Davina Kerrelola
Community Outreach
Davina Kerrelola is a survivor, advocate, and program leader dedicated to empowering those impacted by human trafficking. She leverages her expertise in program development, community engagement, and survivor-centered services to drive initiatives that create real change.