Thistle Farms
Cathy Girdner Haws serves as the Corporate Gifting Manager at Thistle Farms since October 2022. Prior experience includes a role in Strategic Partnerships at iHeartMedia from September 2018 to November 2022, where the company is recognized as America’s #1 Audio Company. Previously, Cathy worked as a Senior Account Executive at Local Media San Diego from November 2014 to September 2018 and at Broadcast Company of the Americas from September 2011 to November 2014. Earlier in the career, Cathy held various positions at Lincoln Financial Media from June 1999 to July 2011, including Senior Account Manager and General Sales Manager. Cathy holds a Bachelor's degree in Consumer Affairs/Marketing from California State University, Long Beach.
Thistle Farms
For over 20 years, Thistle Farms has lit a pathway of healing and hope for women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Together, we rise up against systems that commoditize, criminalize, and abuse women. Financial freedom is instrumental in the healing journey. Our 3 social enterprises provide jobs for survivors in Nashville, TN and around the world - as well revenue for our mission. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM Our free, 2 year program provides survivors a safe place to live, a meaningful job, and a sisterhood of support. NATIONAL NETWORK The largest network in the United States committed to a housing-first model for survivors. Through our 44 sister organizations, over 350 beds are hosted across the country. GLOBAL SHARED TRADE A commerce platform that connects survivor artisans from around the world and provides over 50% of profits back to the artisan group for community development, women empowerment, healing, and education.