Founder | Advocate | Trauma-Informed Equine Coach

Misty Dawn is a nationally recognized advocate, speaker, and trauma-informed mental health coach with a powerful story of survival and triumph. As the founder of the We Won’t Movement, Misty has dedicated her life to empowering youth survivors of human trafficking through faith-based equine coaching, education, and community awareness.

With a degree in Criminal Justice and lived experience as a survivor, Misty brings a unique and powerful perspective to the fight against exploitation. Her work has earned her recognition at the highest levels, including a distinguished Sheriff’s Award for Community Impact.

Misty is a certified trauma-informed mental health and equine coach, known for her ability to connect with survivors and professionals alike. She has trained law enforcement officers, businesses, schools, churches, and community organizations across the country on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to human trafficking and trauma with compassion and competence.

Misty’s story and her work have been featured in multiple newspaper articles, highlighting her success in transforming pain into purpose. She is a fierce believer that healing is possible and that education is key to prevention and empowerment.

Through the We Won’t Movement, Misty continues to break barriers and open doors to eradicate trafficking. Providing youth survivors the opportunity to rediscover their strength, reclaim their voices, and experience transformative power.