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Kimberly Crawford is the Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist at FAIR Girls. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Spanish Language, Culture, and Professional Contexts. During her undergraduate career, she began working to advocate for systemic equity for minority students and developed a passion for advocacy. She has volunteered her time with at-risk youth and survivors of gendered violence for several years and hopes to continue to strive for change on behalf of survivors in her role at FAIR Girls. In her personal time, Kimberly enjoys reading, beach days, and quality time with loved ones.

Keegan Collier is the Financial & Operations Assistant for FAIR Girls and a proud graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He completed his graduate education with Northcentral University with a Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Public Health. Keegan is passionate about change and completing the steps to make that change happen. He has work in the multiple sectors of advocacy including HIV/AIDS and foster care. He hopes to bring this dynamic to an already explosive and passionate group of caring people that is the FAIR Girls team.

KJ joined the FAIR Girls team in January 2021 as a HOPE Court Case Management Coordinator. KJ is a graduate of Fairmont State University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. KJ has worked with at-risk and disadvantaged youth for several years. KJ began working with at-risk youth in a shelter setting in Northern Virginia. In this position, KJ mentored and provided case management and crisis intervention services to these juveniles among other tasks. KJ then began working with at-risk youth in a Title I High school who were seen as a graduation risk. KJ is passionate about working with and advocating for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. KJ is an avid reader, learner, and basketball player and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Laurie has worked in the anti-human trafficking field since 2014 in government and non-profit roles. Prior to joining FAIR Girls, Laurie served as the Director of Anti-Human Trafficking Policy for the Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention. Laurie previously worked with survivors of sex and labor trafficking as an attorney and pro bono attorney coordinator. Laurie has a B.A. from the State University of New York at Buffalo in Health and Human Services and Sociology, and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. Laurie is currently pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in DC in hopes to combine her experience in legal services, public policy, program development, and direct victim services to better serve the anti-human trafficking movement at the individual and national levels.

Annette (Nellie) joined FAIR Girls in December 2020 as the Housing Manager. Nellie is currently a doctoral student studying Developmental Psychology and holds an MA in Human Services Counseling. She has over a decade of experience in social services, crisis intervention, and housing assistance. Nellie was born and raised in Chicago and began her social services career working in group homes in the Chicagoland area for at-risk youth. After moving to the DMV area, Nellie worked for Catholic Charities at their New York Avenue Shelter where she specialized in homeless management and prevention. When Nellie is not working, she enjoys long bike rides, repeatedly watching Hamilton the musical, and finding creative ways to craft!”

Tiffany Carty is the Direct Services Manager for FAIR Girls and a proud graduate of Hope International University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Christian Ministry. She is currently completing graduate education with The George Washington University, focusing on Public Policy and Women’s Studies. Tiffany is a passionate advocate for survivors of gendered violence; she first began serving the population in Las Vegas, NV as a Court and Emergency Services Advocate. Her heart is to see systemic changes within the Justice System that will positively impact and empower survivors living in Washington, D.C. and across the nation.

Courtney McCrimmon joined the FAIR Girls team in July 2020 as a Case Management Coordinator. She is responsible for assisting and supporting the HOPE Court program in D.C. Superior Court, where she works closely with youth, law enforcement, and the juvenile court to increase the identification of and restorative services for youth victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

Courtney received her B.A. in Psychology from Hampton University and her M.A. in Forensic and Legal Psychology from Marymount University. Before FAIR Girls, Courtney interned with the National Science Foundation to evaluate the challenges associated with collecting sexual harassment data in STEM at minority institutions. Courtney is passionate about assisting individuals with histories of violence and trauma, with an emphasis on human trafficking survivors and minority communities. In her free time, she enjoys visiting museums, traveling, and listening to music.

Kiana is a graduate of Frostburg State University with a Bachelors of Sociology, Women’s Studies and French. Prior to joining FAIR Girls she served at a Family Crisis Center in Cumberland, MD, assisting in residential care and case management for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She is passionate about providing women with resources and empowerment.