The vision for Dance Again Ministries began during my sophomore year of college. At the time, I was pursuing a degree in marine biology, however I knew this was not the calling God had for my life. For years, I had been praying and asking Him to reveal His purpose for me — not just a career, but a calling.

One Friday night during a church service, the Lord answered that prayer in a way I could not ignore. He gave me a vision of a home dedicated to women and who had survived human trafficking. I did not understand every detail. I did not see a blueprint. But I knew two things with clarity: the assignment was to create a home of restoration, and the name would be Dance Again Ministries.

Up until that moment, I knew very little about human trafficking. But once God placed that vision in my heart, it would not leave me. What began as a moment in a service became a conviction that reshaped my life.

I changed my major to social work, believing that if God was calling me to serve survivors, I needed to be equipped to do it well. I immersed myself in learning — studying trauma, long-term recovery, advocacy systems, and the complexities surrounding exploitation. During college, I completed a semester-long internship with an anti-human trafficking organization. There, I had the privilege of working directly with survivors. Those experiences deepened my understanding of the weight of what they carry and the depth of restoration required.

Rescue is urgent. But rescue alone is not enough. Survivors need safety, structure, stability, and long-term support. They need consistent care. They need discipleship. They need to be reminded that their identity is not defined by what was done to them. They need a place where healing is intentional and sustained. A place they can experience freedom in Christ.

At the same time, I knew this calling was far outside my comfort zone. I am naturally quiet and introverted. Leadership and public visibility were not things I desired. The idea of founding and leading a nonprofit ministry felt overwhelming. In many ways, that became one of the clearest confirmations that this vision was from God. It required dependence. It required growth. It required faith.

Over the past decade, I have intentionally prepared for this assignment. I have invested in leadership development, communication training, conflict management, de-escalation skills, and continued education surrounding trauma-informed care. I also worked 8+ years for the state in Child Protection Services and saw firsthand how broken the system can be without Jesus. What began as a vision became a season of preparation. Step by step, God has been shaping not only the mission, but me.

Dance Again Ministries was not born from ambition or personal aspiration. It was born from obedience — from a clear call, a surrendered heart, and years of preparation.

This vision is to establish Christ-centered restoration homes where women who have survived human trafficking can find safety, stability, discipleship, and the opportunity to encounter the transforming power of Jesus Christ. A place where healing begins. A place where identity is restored. A place where lives truly dance again.