Leadership Team | Board of Directors | Mentors

"A leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way"

Brook Bello P.hD

FOUNDING CEO | VICE CHAIR

Recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama and the White House, Dr. Brook Parker-Bello is a survivor and champion against human trafficking. Her human experience as an actress, justice advocate, and thought leader allows her to bring critical perspective, depth, and engagement to the root causes of human trafficking, which highlights avenues for prevention and victim services. Inspired to ensure that survivors have a voice and trustworthy source for help and healing, Brook founded More Too Life, Inc, an organization which has been a beacon of hope across America and the world for 19 years. In addition to More Too Life, Brook created digital and copy educational curriculum platforms aimed at the prevention of sexual exploitation and gender-based violence which are critical aspects within the Miami/Dade County and Florida court-appointed courses such as Legacy Of The Father, RJEDE, and Live Until You Die.

With the tech and copy world now within her belt, and adamant to do even more, Brook launched Eval, a new mental healthcare tech which was immediately chosen by Techstars Founders Catalyst. An alumnus of the Master's Series of Distinguished Leaders, Brook holds a US Patent in technology and is the creator of groundbreaking software in mental healthcare, case management, AI, and machine learning virtual reality.

Author of the powerful book, and incredible tool for survivors, Living Inside The Rainbow: Winning The Battlefield Of The Mind After Human Trafficking and Mental Bondage, and S+CxM=O, an inspiring work on faith and destiny, Brook has released two new pieces of work: Shame Undone, an incredible story about a teenager who flees the abuse of her broken family, and Fine Heart Table Book, a piece supported by All For Humanity which showcases a collection of paintings by survivors. Championed by Marina Picasso and the Carlyle Group, the beautiful table book launched at the Picasso Villa in Cannes. From there, they released the table book during the special events in Monaco 2022, where Brook was a speaker at the Carlyle Global Summit. Brook’s PhD in Pastoral Clinical Counseling, combined with her grit and motivation to help those in crisis, makes her a powerful force in the world of anti-human trafficking. She is a motivating speaker for anyone that needs to be inspired with a heart that stretches even beyond the lives of victims that, until Brook, were left laying by the wayside.

It’s therefore, no wonder that Brook has been recognized for her work including speaking at the United Nations and alongside presidents, prime Ministers, and fellow change-makers at universities, federal agencies, in podcasts, and even featured in publications such as Yahoo Finance, Ebony, Essene, and dozens of digital platforms. Brook was named Advocate of the Year by Florida’s Attorney General Pam Bondi and Governor Rick Scott and named by United Way Worldwide as a Hero on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Google even named Brook as a Google Next-Gen Fellow for the years 2017-2024. Brook attended Seminary, where she studied behavior and faith. This field of study opened the doors to work with the FBI, DOJ, US HHS, Harvard, Georgetown Law School, and dozens of for profit and nonprofit companies in the US, Europe, Singapore, and the Caribbean. Brook’s mission has always been to raise awareness and to support initiatives that are working to address the life-shattering issues at hand today. Brook is an inspiration and role model for girls, women, boys, and even men everywhere. Brook currently lives in South Florida with her husband and two pups. She works passionately with staff, colleagues, and other partners around the world. Her stance remains: “I raise up my voice with love—not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.”

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS | LEADERSHIP COUNSEL

MECHELLE WILDER

Mechelle Wilder has been in the real estate business the past 15 years and is partner in one of the largest firs in Alabama and has built herself an outstanding reputation in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding area. With her years of education and work experience,

Mechelle endeavors to provide a professional, skilled and enjoyable experience for all of her clients. She serves on various other boards of nonprofits and church organizations in her area. She holds a BA in Communications from Samford University and has extensive marketing training from IBM and recently a graudate of Law School. The wife of a pastor of one of the most historic churches in Alabama, Mechelle is a woman of faith who also is in music ministry.

IRENE GAMPEL

CHAIR

Irene was born in Kiev, Ukraine and immigrated to Israel at the age of 11. She later moved to the United States and graduated from San Diego State University with a B.S. in Business Administration. Irene is a true global citizen and speaks multiple languages. After a successful career in banking and real estate management, she founded Embrace Foundation which focuses on the needs of the world’s most vulnerable. Embrace's most recent efforts focused on facilitating evacuations and sheltering displaced women and children. In 2021, she joined Global Sustainability Network in efforts to fight modern day slavery. Irene is proud to launch GSN America chapter with MTL as strategic partner in the fall 2023. In her free time she enjoys hiking and is currently training for her first marathon.

LISA KRISTINE ADVISOR

Lisa Kristine, a globally celebrated photographer and activist has been pivotal in the anti-slavery and human trafficking movement. She has photographed in over 150 countries for over three decades, capturing the emotional narratives of indigenous populations and social issues, notably human trafficking. She. Her powerful images, endorsed by figures such as Pope Francis, The Dalai Lama, and Amnesty International, have not only earned her a Lucie Humanitarian Award presented at Carnegie Hall but have also shone a light on the realities of modern slavery. Lisa's work has been described by David Clarke, former Head of Photography at the Tate Modern, as "a testament to truth and an insightful and inspiring body of evidence which should never and can never be denied." A compelling speaker, Lisa has addressed audiences worldwide, including at the United Nations, Parliament, Nobel Summits, and the Vatican. Her TED talk, "Photos That Bear Witness to Modern Slavery," has been viewed over three million times. Sir Richard Branson lauds her ability to unveil the "atrocities of slavery," urging business leaders to uphold human dignity. Please visit lisakristine.com for more information.

KIMBERLY CLARKE ADVISOR

Kimberly is Creator / Executive Producer / Producer of MIRACLE - an inspiring new docu-series currently in production, that captures the profound and powerful stories of miracles - many backed by scientific proof - that are not just ancient stories found in the bible, but flowing freely throughout the earth today.

In 2021, Kimberly Co-Founded “Heaven on Earth // Jackson Hole”, an annual music festival designed to refresh and restore the soul.

Most recently, Kimberly partnered with More Too Life founder Dr. Brook Bello to create the “Fine Heart Book: Limited Monaco Edition”, a collection of artwork by the survivors of human trafficking.

Kimberly Clarke is an accomplished photographer who has partnered with Feeding America to utilize for good both her heart and talent for capturing beauty.

Since 2014, Kimberly has been a board member of Pure Edge. Pure Edge believes that all educators and learners deserve to be taught strategies  that help manage stress and support the development of social, emotional and  academic learning competencies with an open heart and mind.

Previously, Kimberly served on the board of REACH Prep for 10 years, Chaired their 20th Anniversary Gala and Co-Chaired their Annual Luncheon. REACH Prep provides access to transformative educational experiences that empower underserved, high-achieving students to graduate from top colleges and emerge as the next generation of leaders.

Kimberly has also previously served on the boards of The Greenwich International Film Festival and Lalela, and was an active member of The Junior League of Greenwich.

KAI ZEN BICKLE

Kai spent fifteen years of his young adult life working on projects for the social good of the world, he was recognized in 2016 as a “global leader” for his work as a health science catalyst, connecting high-net-worth individuals to cutting edge scientists in need of funding. He worked to support regenerative environmental philanthropic projects, became a “Gross National Happiness” Ambassador for the Kingdom of Bhutan, hosted events that brought together leaders from a variety of social good organizations while helping to expand and grow his family's business empire.

Now imagine the horror and heartbreak of realizing the father you love is using power, wealth, and position to sexually abuse women and young girls. And that he has been doing so for decades with no apparent repercussions.

How do you handle the emotional pressure of sorting out possible courses of action and deciding what to do? “It killed me, it broke my heart,” says Kai Zen Bickle, echoing the raw, devastating feelings of many who’ve discovered relatives are perpetrators of sexual abuse. After processing his grief of “losing the father he thought he knew.” Kai says he was left with “the monster.” Kai has since taken his mother’s name, renounced any possible inheritance of a massive family fortune (to which Kai was listed as the main heir), and channeled his energy into closing legal loopholes that his father used to hide and enable his alleged criminal conduct.

“I was in a position to get him out of the country and protect his assets while maintaining my position as heir to those resources,” Kai recalls, “or I could roll up my sleeves, support the investigation and do what I could to ensure the accusers right to face their alleged abuser.” Kai chose to work aggressively, at great personal cost, to make it possible for sexually abused girls and women to have their voices heard in court-of-law.

Peter Nygard, whose net worth was calculated at more than $900 million in 2020, rose to prominence as a fashion designer. He founded Nygard International in 1967 as a Canadian design, manufacturing and supply concern. The business expanded into the United States and internationally, becoming one of the world’s largest women’s clothing manufacturers. As his success and fortune grew, he cultivated a lifestyle patterned after Hugh Hefner of Playboy fame, purchasing and developing a lavish estate in the Bahamas, accompanied by a constantly changing group of female companions.

In 2019, during one of Nygard’s occasional trips to Los Angeles, he held a small dinner party that Kai attended. During the meal, he believes he saw Nygard behaving inappropriately, “sexually grooming” an eight-year-old girl.

Sick at heart, Kai took all the correct steps to report it, was attacked for it, and experienced how difficult the process can be. Nine months later, in February 2020, formal accusations against Nygard came in, for which Kai gives much credit to the civil attorneys involved. “People that I had been reaching out to when I saw something, began to speak up now that accusations became public, the floodgates of information broke open and it started to become clear that we were dealing with a dangerous and active super predator.”

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BISHOP CARROLL A. BALTIMORE

Bishop Baltimore is a well respected global Interfaith Leader, Humanitarian, Missions Leader and Educator. He serves faithfully as the Senior Pastor and Leader of the International Community Baptist Churches, USA and the Philippines. Bishop Baltimore served with distinction as the 19th President of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC) leading 2.5 million international members from 2010 to 2014. He was the first President of PNBC to serve from the State of Virginia.

Bishop Baltimore currently serves as President/CEO of Global Alliance Interfaith Networks, LLC (G.A.I.N.) and C.A.B. Outreach International Ministries, Inc. He is the visionary and founder of the Carroll A. Baltimore Christian Academy, Inc. and the C.A.B. Southern Mindanao Theological Seminary.

MARYA MEYER

LEADERSHIP COUNSEL

Marya Meyer is the Executive Director of The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade. As One Billion Rising’s Global Coordinator for Miami, she has worked with Eve Ensler and activists across the globe since 2012, when this grassroots movement united ordinary citizens and stakeholders to create the awareness and solidarity necessary to end the staggering statistics of gender violence, locally and across the globe, in our lifetimes.

DAVID ARKLESS

GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FORMER BOARD CHAIR

Arkless is currently Professor at The University of Durham and CEO/Founder of his own consulting company, The ArkLight Consulting Group. Between 1992 and 2013, he was employed at ManpowerGroup, and was President of Global Corporate & Government Affairs. Prior to this, he worked for Hewlett-Packard and thereupon founded his own consulting company, Caden Corporation.[4] Arkless also served as President-International for CDI Corporation. Arkless is a regular advisor to the US Department of State, and various EU departments, also he serves as both board member and corporate committee member of CIETT, the international confederation of private employment agencies. Since May 2010, Arkless has worked as vice president of the China International Council for the Promotion of Multinational Corporations (CICPMC) in Beijing.[5]

As one of the founding members of the Global Agenda Council on the Skills Gap, Arkless is a regular participator in co founder of the World Economic Forum[6] In 2011, he became president of the End Human Trafficking Now organisation.[7] In 2018, Arkless former Chairman of the Board of the anti-trafficking foundation, More Too Life.

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KIM FIGUEROA

LEADER | ADVOCATE | SURVIVOR | MENTOR

Kim Figueroa endured a traumatic and abusive childhood, followed by horrific experiences in foster care and residential lockdown facilities during her adolescence. Kim aged out of the system into homelessness, leading to nearly a total of 13 years of exploitation for sex, labor, and drug trafficking. Kim suffered from PTSD and many other mental health illnesses, leading to drug abuse and feelings of no hope and worthlessness. She has since been able to use her expertise, knowledge, and lived experiences to assist FBI, US Marshalls and local law enforcement with cases and advocacy within the judicial system, DCF, DJJ, and others. The Attorney General's Office recognized Kim as Survivor Advocate of the Year 2023. She has also received the Evelyn Memorial Award from the Florida Dept of Law Enforcement from NMEC, Pasco Sheriff’s Special Service Award and many more for her work combatting human trafficking. Highly sought-after on local and national levels, Kim sits on five human trafficking boards and serves as an advisory leader. Kim has been an employee of MoreTooLife for 6 years providing direct victim care services in the field. Her passion is to fight human trafficking, serving organizations with the same mission to create change, justice for victim’s rights and legislative reform.

Dawn made strong connections with community leaders and was identified as a Subject Matter Expert to expand services for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness in Sarasota County. Dawn was honored to receive a Citizen’s Certificate of Merit from the Sarasota Police Department for her work with homeless youth.

Dawn will enlighten MTL services with her broad range of knowledge in health and human services, ranging from child welfare, developmental disabilities, program management, community organizing to and advocacy on state and local levels. During her career, Dawn has served on numerous local and state committees and has been instrumental in the passage of key legislation relating to Medicaid buy-in for children, supportive employment and autism treatment.

Dawn successfully secured funding from the city council to bring bus stops into compliance with ADA standards in Fort Collins, CO. Dawn is described as a strong advocate for the people she serves and is very passionate about social justice impacting our most vulnerable citizens. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Houston, a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Texas in Arlington, as well as an Associate’s in Mental Health and Youth Counseling.

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TENILLE VALDIVIA

LEAD VICTIM SERVICE COORDINATOR

With close to 13 years of clinical experience, Tenille Valdivia is the Lead Clinician and Victim Services Coordinator with the Anti-Human Trafficking organization, More Too Life. Throughout her career, Tenille has worked in diverse settings including private practices, clinics, and non-profit organizations, with a primary focus on assisting youth who have undergone complex trauma. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of client issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and substance use. Tenille is skilled in individual therapy, family, and group therapy, as well as extensive experience in supervision and management of teams and organizations.

At More Too Life, Tenille is dedicated to helping youth who are victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. She employs trauma-focused cognitive behavioral and strength-based approaches to create a safe and trusting environment where individuals can process their trauma and work towards leading empowered lives. Guided by a client-centered approach, Tenille values each client's unique strengths and resilience, empowering them to be the experts in their own lives. She is passionate about educating and training the community on victim-centered and trauma-informed practices. Driven by a mission to inspire others to achieve their dreams, Tenille's ultimate goal is to make the world a better place, one person at a time.

Dawn made strong connections with community leaders and was identified as a Subject Matter Expert to expand services for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness in Sarasota County. Dawn was honored to receive a Citizen’s Certificate of Merit from the Sarasota Police Department for her work with homeless youth.

Dawn will enlighten MTL services with her broad range of knowledge in health and human services, ranging from child welfare, developmental disabilities, program management, community organizing to and advocacy on state and local levels. During her career, Dawn has served on numerous local and state committees and has been instrumental in the passage of key legislation relating to Medicaid buy-in for children, supportive employment and autism treatment.

Dawn successfully secured funding from the city council to bring bus stops into compliance with ADA standards in Fort Collins, CO. Dawn is described as a strong advocate for the people she serves and is very passionate about social justice impacting our most vulnerable citizens. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Houston, a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Texas in Arlington, as well as an Associate’s in Mental Health and Youth Counseling.

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DAWN SAKES

Executive Director

Armed with a master's degree in social work and over two decades of unwavering dedication, Dawn stands as a beacon of hope and change in the realm of health and human services. Her journey, marked by a commitment to equity and inclusivity, has seen her impact communities near and far.

Graduating from the University of Houston with a master's in social work and earning a bachelor's in social work from the University of Texas in Arlington, Dawn's academic foundation laid the groundwork for her illustrious career. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical areas, including child welfare, intellectual and developmental disabilities, youth homelessness, and the relentless fight against human exploitation, particularly among children.

Throughout her career, Dawn's ability to forge meaningful connections and foster collaboration has been nothing short of remarkable. Whether it's building bridges with colleagues, engaging with community partners, or advocating for policy change alongside elected officials, Dawn's commitment to bridging systemic gaps and enhancing systems of care knows no bounds.

Her impact extends far beyond direct service provision. Dawn has actively participated in numerous local and state committees, utilizing her expertise to enact positive change at the policy level. As the co-chair of The Legislative Advocacy Committee for the Community Alliance of Sarasota County, she continues to drive legislative initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of her community.

Since her arrival in Sarasota in 2015, Dawn has been a dynamic leader, quickly earning recognition for her exceptional contributions. Her dedication to outreach efforts for unaccompanied homeless youth earned her the prestigious Sarasota Police Department's Citizen's Certificate of Merit in 2017. In 2017, Dawn joined More Too Life and has served as the Executive Director since 2021, further solidifying her commitment to empowering and uplifting the marginalized.

Dawn's advocacy extends beyond Sarasota's borders. In Fort Collins, CO, she secured vital funding to ensure accessibility for all by bringing bus stops into compliance with ADA standards. Her legislative endeavors have played a pivotal role in addressing critical issues such as Medicaid buy-in for children, supportive employment, and autism treatment.

Dawn's tireless pursuit of social justice and her unwavering dedication to creating a more equitable society serve as an inspiration to all who cross her path. Through her leadership, tangible improvements have been made in addressing systemic challenges and ensuring the welfare of the most vulnerable members of society. Dawn's legacy of advocacy and compassion will continue to resonate for generations to come.

Dawn made strong connections with community leaders and was identified as a Subject Matter Expert to expand services for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness in Sarasota County. Dawn was honored to receive a Citizen’s Certificate of Merit from the Sarasota Police Department for her work with homeless youth.

Dawn will enlighten MTL services with her broad range of knowledge in health and human services, ranging from child welfare, developmental disabilities, program management, community organizing to and advocacy on state and local levels. During her career, Dawn has served on numerous local and state committees and has been instrumental in the passage of key legislation relating to Medicaid buy-in for children, supportive employment and autism treatment.

Dawn successfully secured funding from the city council to bring bus stops into compliance with ADA standards in Fort Collins, CO. Dawn is described as a strong advocate for the people she serves and is very passionate about social justice impacting our most vulnerable citizens. She holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Houston, a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Texas in Arlington, as well as an Associate’s in Mental Health and Youth Counseling.

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LAUREN MANN

Mentor | advocate | contracts

Lauren Mann is a passionate advocate for victims rights. She is also a creative. A musician with a zeal for sound.

A college graduate with incredble leadership qualiates and attnetion to detail. Lauren is an immense value to our team.

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