Courtney Desilet is a victim services and advocacy leader with nearly 20 years of experience addressing human trafficking, child sexual exploitation, and domestic violence. She brings a multidisciplinary background spanning law enforcement, national nonprofit leadership, and survivor-informed advocacy.
A former law-enforcement investigator and highly respected manager at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Courtney supported large-scale child protection operations, strengthened cross-sector collaboration, and advanced victim-centered responses to emerging forms of exploitation, including technology-facilitated abuse.
As a published author and award-recognized strategist, Courtney is committed to strengthening systems, advancing trauma-informed policy, and fostering partnerships that improve outcomes for trafficking survivors globally. Her work is grounded in a guiding principle of turning trauma into purpose and ensuring survivor voices inform sustainable, collaborative solutions.
