About Our Founder

Jessica is a nationally recognized Survivor Leader in advocacy, celebrated for her dedication to empowering individuals affected by commercial sexual exploitation, former gang involvement, and those overcoming self-harm and addiction. She has cultivated an extensive national network of tattoo artists and removal specialists who offer transformative services to these survivors.

With over 20 years of experience in the tattoo industry, Jessica specializes in tattoo identification and draws on her deep knowledge of iconography and the history of human branding. As an advocate in the anti-trafficking movement for over 11 years, she has served as an expert witness in trafficking cases across Georgia and Alabama. Her impactful work has made her a sought-after keynote speaker and presenter at conferences nationwide and in Canada, where she has trained over 23,000 law enforcement officials, prosecutors, community advocates, and medical professionals.

In addition to her work with ARI, Jessica is a Peer Support Counselor, providing art therapy in behavioral health centers and safe homes.

Outside of ARI/Mental Health field, Jessica is a mother, foodie, music fanatic & bookworm. 

Jessica’s remarkable contributions have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including:

• Atlanta Non-Profit of the Year (2019 & 2020)
• Georgia Trends Top 40 Under 40 (2021)
• Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Leading Social Entrepreneur in Social Empowerment (2022)
• Top 40 Georgia Innovators (2022)
• Atlanta Magazine’s Women Making a Mark (2023)

Jessica’s passion and expertise continue to make a significant impact in both the anti-trafficking and tattoo industries across the nation.