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Kelsey Morgan

CEO & Co-FounderEverFree

Yorba Linda, CA

Member Since May 2024

About

Kelsey Morgan is the dynamic force behind EverFree as its co-founder and Chief Executive Officer. With 15 years of experience in the anti-trafficking space, Kelsey honed her expertise in creating transformative programs for human trafficking survivors, elevating evaluation standards, and fostering collaborative efforts to fortify the movement's impact. She founded Willow International in 2010 and merged with 10ThousandWindows in 2021 to launch EverFree, a global nonprofit dedicated to developing data-driven solutions that equip the global movement to end human trafficking. Concurrently pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of California, Kelsey is the co-creator of the Freedom Lifemap, a groundbreaking model that will enable the anti-trafficking sector to better understand vulnerabilities and deploy evidence-based, survivor-led solutions. Beyond her roles as an anti-trafficking sector leader, an academic, and a coalition builder, Kelsey can be found playing Star Wars Stormtroopers with her daughter Lielle.

Published content

9 tips to build better alliances (and win) as a social entrepreneur

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Here's how to elevate your personal brand of social influence in today's digital economy. When American YouTuber and actor Lucas Cruikshank was the first person to reach $1 million subscribers on his Fred channel in the early-to-mid 2000s, it gave potential social entrepreneurs—before anyone truly knew what that title meant—a glimpse of how far engaging content creation could take them. Fast forward to today's competitive marketplace, where everyone is always feeling the pressure to be "on" social media platforms and pair that with an uncertain economy—it takes much more than one's ability to hype up their target base about a product or service. Being comfortable networking with like-minded individuals or brands who are willing to ally will help each stakeholder grow further and faster.  In an ever-changing digital space, the best path for social entrepreneurs to make the most impact in their industries—promoting their cause through aligned partnerships—may not be written in stone, however, nine experts from Fast Company Executive Board each share strategies on what is currently working for some of the leading influencers in today's social economy.

15 business strategies to expand your audience

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Here's how to have a greater community impact in diverse markets—nationally and globally. If you're ready to expand your business into a new or unfamiliar market, proactive research is essential to assess what is currently missing and how your brand can offer the best solutions. In addition, collaborating with local partners or hiring staff from the targeted region enables you to keep your ear to the ground from day one and learn to speak the language.  Leading experts from Fast Company Executive Board have been there, and realize, it's not about simply setting up shop in a new location, it's about build meaningful relationships that will be beneficial for community and company growth. Consider the following 15 tips to grow your business successfully in diverse markets. 

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Leaders have a responsibility to ask what comes next for survivors of human trafficking and advocate for the support that will enable them to rebuild.

Company details

EverFree

Company bio

EverFree is an accredited 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization that develops and scales transformative solutions to end human trafficking so all people can thrive in freedom and dignity. Founded in 2015, EverFree has helped thousands of human trafficking survivors heal and integrate with dignity into their communities. EverFree is headquartered in California, and has signature aftercare sites in Uganda and the Philippines. In addition, through innovation partners in the United States, Mexico, Bolivia, Kenya and Cambodia, EverFree empower survivors and communities by deploying data-driven programs and solutions that effectively equip the global movement to end human trafficking. To learn more, visit Everfree.org.

Industry

Social impact & nonprofit

Area of focus

Humanitarian
Non Profit