Lindsey Speed

Lindsey has been involved in the fight against human trafficking since 2010. She has had the opportunity to learn from and work with heroes in the field, build long-lasting relationships with survivors, and is considered a subject-matter expert on the issues of sex trafficking. Lindsey currently serves as executive director of Traffick911, overseeing all programs, operations, and staff for the organization. Lindsey trains and speaks on the issue across the state and works closely with victims and their families. She has trained thousands of first responders and professionals, including Texas Juvenile Justice Department, multiple law enforcement agencies, National Social Work Association, several Independent School Districts, hospitals, and hospital associations, and Texas Department of Family Protective Services. Lindsey serves on the Child Sex Trafficking Multi-Disciplinary Teams in Dallas, Tarrant and Collin Counties, in accordance with the Office of the Governor in Texas, to bring about a more coordinated response to child sex trafficking cases. She is on the executive committee of the North Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking, is a member of the Crime Victims Council of Dallas County and the Texas Victims Services Association. Lindsey holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, is TBRI-trained, is certified to assist victims of crime through the Texas Victim Assistance Training Academy and is working to become a Certified Praesidium Guardian.