Meet Sheri
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Human trafficking survivor-led subject matter expert
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National speaker on child grooming, trafficking, and survivor advocacy
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Published author sharing lived experience to educate and empower others
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Certified prevention educator specializing in grooming and exploitation awareness
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Trauma-informed expert advocating for survivor-centered systems and responses
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Legislative advocate with experience drafting and supporting survivor-led laws
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Founder of Pearl at the Mailbox, focused on education, advocacy, and prevention
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Experienced trainer for schools, law enforcement, courts, nonprofits, and communities
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Committed to empowering survivors and protecting children from exploitation
Sheri Lopez
Human Trafficking Survivor | Founder | Speaker | Advocate
Sheri Lopez is a nationally recognized human trafficking survivor, speaker, and the founder of Pearl at the Mailbox, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of grooming and trafficking through education, advocacy, regulation, and legislation. With lived experience and professional insight, Sheri works tirelessly to protect children and support survivors by addressing the root causes of exploitation.
She has been instrumental in drafting and passing three survivor-focused bills into law in Arizona, and she continues to work at the federal level on legislation that protects victims, raises penalties for traffickers, and ensures survivors are seen, heard, and believed. Sheri also founded the Arizona Human Trafficking Survivor Coalition, amplifying survivor voices in courts and policy discussions.
A passionate prevention educator, court advocate, and author, Sheri uses her voice and platform to equip communities with the tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to grooming and exploitation. She is also the founder of the National Grooming Prevention Hotline (623-688-3214), a first-of-its-kind national resource.
Sheri brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to her advocacy. She is a retired Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), holds a business degree, is a former flight attendant, and is a business owner. Her journey from survival to leadership is a powerful testament to resilience and purpose-driven change.
