Katie Ford

Activist, Brainstormer, Change agent, Explorer, Foodie, Global soul, Idea generator, Philanthropist, Social entrepreneur, World traveler

Katie Ford is the founder and CEO of FREEDOM FOR ALL (FFA) , an anti- human trafficking organization. FREEDOM FOR ALL partners with 9 on-the-ground organizations in six countries to rescue, rehabilitate and reintegrate survivors of human trafficking. FFA combats sex trafficking, debt bondage, forced labor and child labor. FFA and its partners teach survivors how to maintain their freedom and to advocate for themselves by providing shelter, education, job skills training and community prevention programs. FREEDOM FOR ALL’ s programs create long term, systemic change and provide pathways for a better life. Previously Ms. Ford was CEO of Ford Models, the world’s largest model agency. She expanded the agency‘s business opening offices across the United States and internationally in South America and Europe. The agency represented models from 46 countries. Ford Models’ iconic models included Christie Brinkley, Rachel Hunter, Naomi Campbell, Chanel Iman, Irina Pantaeva, Patricia Velasquez and many others. In 2007, Ms. Ford sold the family business to pursue her philanthropic interests. Ms. Ford holds an BA from Sarah Lawrence College and an MBA from Columbia.

Ideas, diversity in everything, people, travel, nature, great views, fun, music, dance, cultural heritage, new experiences

There are 40+ million slaves today. We can end it!