IN OUR BACKYARD
Cheryl Csiky currently serves as the Executive Director of IN OUR BACKYARD, a national nonprofit dedicated to combating human trafficking, where leadership is demonstrated through a strong commitment to advocacy and collaboration. Previously, Cheryl held the position of Fighting Injustice Section Leader and Anti-Human Trafficking Ministry Coordinator at Willow Creek Association, focusing on relationship development and community awareness regarding modern slavery. Cheryl also contributed to Gridlock Ministries Inc. as the Development and Communications Officer in 2014. Education includes an Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Harper College, completed in 2004.
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IN OUR BACKYARD
IN OUR BACKYARD (IOB), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit links arms across America in the fight against human trafficking through education, partnership, and mobilization. Through more than a decade of dedication to this issue ‒ from prevention to restoration ‒ IOB has collaborated with top law enforcement, survivors, government officials, social service providers, and faith communities as the key to creating comprehensive, lasting change. Focus areas include prevention of human trafficking through partnerships with local schools, victim outreach through Freedom Stickers placed in restroom stalls, and training to convenience stores, law enforcement, service providers and the general public. IOB raises awareness of human trafficking, brings justice to perpetrators by advising on legislation, connects survivors with services, and conducts anti-trafficking efforts surrounding large events like the Super Bowl. Our vision is a world where all people are empowered to live in freedom
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