Corrie Lanagan

Celebrate her impact

Corrie’s passion for protecting children led her to Traffick911 just last year, and in that short time, she has become a big part of our mission. Introduced to us by an Advisory Board Member, Corrie stepped in to help plan our 15-year anniversary event and fundraiser—and in the process, she became a kindred spirit and an instant part of our community.

With a background in education, Corrie deeply understands the vulnerability of children and the critical need for awareness and prevention. Her commitment to advocacy and her incredible event-planning expertise made our milestone celebration a success, and we are beyond grateful to have her lend her talents once again to this year’s Morning of Hope prayer breakfast.

Corrie’s dedication to standing with survivors and protecting at-risk youth embodies the very spirit of hope. We are honored to recognize her as a 2025 Woman of Hope.

Corrie’s “Why”

“My background in teaching has profoundly shaped my commitment to protecting children from all forms of abuse and exploitation. As an educator, I witnessed the vulnerability of children daily, especially when they had significant adverse childhood experiences and lacked healthy relational connections. On the other hand, I also experienced the healing power and difference one person can make by caring enough to see through a child's trauma to his or her potential. For this reason, it has become my personal mission as an educator to stand in the gap for vulnerable children. 

I was introduced to Traffick911 through a dear friend who is a former board member of Traffick911 and continues to work alongside the organization in the fight against youth sex trafficking. Her admiration of the organization made me eager to learn more. I joined Traffick911 as the event planner for its 15th-anniversary event. During that time, I learned even more about the organization's mission and its powerful impact on the lives of over 1,300 children within 15 years. Witnessing firsthand the love and dedication of the team at Traffick911 further fueled my desire to work with such a passionate and talented team, as well as my commitment to advocate for youth who have experienced extreme forms of exploitation. The organization's efforts to provide resources, raise awareness, and fight for justice for the most vulnerable left a lasting impression on me. I knew I wanted to be a part of the mission in a greater capacity. 

I am honored to stand alongside Traffick911 in its work to restore hope and a future for youth survivors of sex trafficking, something that never should have been stolen from them in the first place.”