Pamela Michell

Survivor Leader 

Resilient, Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST)

Pamela Michell, Survivor Leader

Pamela Michell is a survivor of domestic violence and labor trafficking. Prior to her victimization, Pamale was a Director of Development and Fundraising. In April 2009, her perpetrator was sentenced to 30 years in prison and she has since become an active voice for suvivors of violent crimes. This has included making trauma-informed policy recommendations to government officials and providing testimony in Washington D.C. and Sacramento. In addition, she has trained legal, medical and academic professionals on recognizing the signs of exploitation and connecting victims to supportive services.