Ashling Bowen is the Prevention Education & Outreach Specialist for FAIR Girls. Ashling Bowen has lived in many different communities across the United States. She is passionate about victims’ rights and raising awareness & recognition for survivors of abuse nationwide. She has earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling from Montana State University – Bozeman. She is currently enrolled in a Master of Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling program to further her understanding of victims/survivors mental health and physical, social, and economic well-being.
Ashling is particularly interested in the cross-cultural interactions between rural communities and urban cities, and each of these different types of communities’ impacts on human trafficking and victimization patterns. She has previously worked for local & state government, for a women and children’s residential recovery home, in education programs and the victims advocacy office through her university. She has also volunteered with multiple nonprofits and organizations across Montana and the DMV area.
Lizbeth is Graduate from San Diego State University with a Bachelors of Criminal Justice and minor in Sociology. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Forensic Legal Psychology. Along with her studies she played soccer at San Diego State and continues to play for fun in the city. Previous to FAIR Girls she has had various internships, she did intake with justice involved adults and this previous summer she worked alongside Law Enforcement on how to educate them on the importance of their mental health.
Lizbeth is very passionate about educating others about human trafficking. She became interested in this topic when she started her graduate program and learned the way that some survivors are treated.
Adegbemisola Adeduro is Residential Care Coordinator. She is a graduate of Towson University with a Bachelors of Health education and promotion, with a minor in French. Gbemi’s goal is to aid clients to reach their highest potential and help them heal from their trauma. Gbemi loves to cook,write, and read books.
Izzy is a 2021 graduate of Shenandoah University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. Along with her studies, she played on the Women’s Soccer Team. Previous to FAIR Girls she was a Care Coordinator at Gateway Homes Inc. As a Care Coordinator, she worked with individuals who had mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, personality disorder, bipolar disorder, Autism, Tourette’s syndrome, etc. Before stepping into the role of a Care Coordinator, since the age of 14 her background includes athletic training, physical therapy, and nursing. Izzy enjoys working within the medical field because her goal is to help, provide care, and impact as many lives as she can. She strives for happiness and peace every day, and to continue being an influence in the medical field to create the positive changes our world needs.
Lola Maraiyesa is a Case Manager Coordinator (HOPE Court) for FAIR Girls. Lola obtained her M.A. in Global Affairs, International Security from the American University in Cairo and her B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She began working with FAIR Girls in the fall of 2020 as a Volunteer Outreach Advocate and has also worked as a Residential Contractor at the FAIR Girls Vida Home. Lola is working with Fair Girl to be part of the solution and a resource to others.
Lola’s personal and professional purists, primarily focus on anti-human trafficking and victim outreach and advocacy efforts. Her long-term goal is to work in this field back home in the West African region. Her hobbies include traveling, running, eating, reading, singing, dancing, and watching historical (and current) dramas and documentaries.
Tameika joined FAIR Girls, Inc as the Sr. Housing Manager in April 2022. She has served as a mentor for girls in middle and high school for over 10+ years. Tameika is a very strong and determined advocate for young ladies using their voices and being heard when told no one cares or no one will listen. She works closely with her community and the churches there as well. Tameika joined FAIR Girls to make a positive impact on women who are trying to regain their strength and trust back into the community. She feels it is important to encourage our survivors to believe in themselves, to know that they matter and are important, and to show that genuine people do care.
Madasia Hicks is the Development & Communications Coordinator for FAIR Girls. Madasia received her Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Human Resource Management and Management Information Systems from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. With over 10+ years’ experience in corporate America, Madasia is merging that work with her love of philanthropy by entering the non-profit sector. Prior to joining the FAIR Girls team, she served as the Communications Chair for the Urban League of Union County Young Professionals based in Elizabeth, NJ growing their presence and engagement on social media. She is passionate about sharing truth through digital and social media in this world. Here at FAIR Girls, Madasia implements and mange social media content to help drive fundraising, bring awareness, and boost support around the fight against human trafficking. In her spare time, she likes to work on her podcast and blogging.
Traceyann Frenchie Davis MPH (she/her/hers) is an authority on Human Sexuality and Public Health Leadership with a laser-beam focus on marginalized communities. She is a certified life coach that specializes in REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) and Emotional Intelligence. As an educator, writer, researcher, and consultant, Frenchie works to help clients from all walks of life claim (and, in many instances, reclaim) their sexual autonomy and enhance their emotional literacy. Using a wide range of interactive, high-quality workshops and engagement programming, Frenchie uncovers the veil on mental, historical, and cultural impediments that maintain barriers to self-advocacy, sex-positive lifestyles and productive conversations about sexual health.
For over 20+ years she has honed her craft working with populations that include teen parents, HIV survivors, Black male youth, domestic violence survivors, and social justice victims. She works both nationally and internationally and is the host of the morning education-news segment “What’s Going On?” every Tuesday on WBAI NY 99.5FM.
As a global citizen who has traveled to more than 30 countries, she has spent a significant portion of her career advocating in both the US and abroad for the end of HIV prevalence. She is a returning presenter for the State of Michigan Health and Human Services HIV division. She was a research scholar at the Cuba Delegation for Race, Culture, Gender, and Sexuality and was also a scholar at the Black Feminism Summer School and studying abroad in Cachoeira, Brazil for the Decolonization of Black Feminism with renowned academic and activist Angela Davis. In the fall of 2018 Frenchie was featured as a sexpert in the newly published book Untrue by New York Times Best Selling Author, Wednesday Martin Ph.D. Frenchie continues to dedicate her passion to building communities that reimagine sexual and emotionally healthy cultural ecosystems for girls, women, and disenfranchised communities.
Jennifer Longmire-Wright is the Deputy Director, Administration & Development for FAIR Girls. Jennifer leads daily operations and administration for FAIR Girls and also manages fundraising campaigns, development, communications, and public awareness around the fight against human trafficking. An award-winning veteran public radio producer, events, media, and development professional, Jennifer holds a BS degree in Communications Studies and an MS degree in Telecommunications Management both from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. Jennifer is passionate about the ability to help make a positive difference in the world. Jennifer loves to laugh, make people smile and is an avid reader and lifelong learner. Jennifer lives in Northern Virginia with her husband (also a proud Morgan State University alum) and their rather extensive plants, music, and books collection.
Ashling Bowen is the Prevention Education & Outreach Specialist for FAIR Girls. Ashling Bowen has lived in many different communities across the United States. She is passionate about victims’ rights and raising awareness & recognition for survivors of abuse nationwide. She has earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling from Montana State University – Bozeman. She is currently enrolled in a Master of Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling program to further her understanding of victims/survivors mental health and physical, social, and economic well-being.
