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A survivor of exploitation turned UCLA Alumna of the Year, Harmony has dedicated her life to helping women and girls break free from cycles of abuse and exploitation. As the founder of Treasures—a survivor-led, trauma-informed organization serving those exploited and trafficked in the commercial sex industry—she has become a leading voice in the anti-trafficking movement.
Backed by lived-experience, a Master’s in Social Work, and over two decades of fieldwork, Harmony speaks on trauma recovery, exploitation in the digital age, and evidence-based strategies for healing and empowerment. Her message resonates with both survivors and the professionals who serve them.
Harmony’s advocacy has led to Congressional recognition and opportunities to train the Department of Justice, FBI, and service providers worldwide.
Her memoir Scars and Stilettos chronicles her journey through abuse, exploitation under the control of a pimp, and ultimately, transformation. She also created Free to Thrive, a comprehensive, survivor-centered curriculum that guides women on a path toward healing, self-discovery, and restored identity.
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"Harmony Dust is a true world changer. I have been in her audience many times over the last 10 years. Her lived experience makes her a bonafied expert in the area of exploitation and trafficking. She is smart, articulate, humorous and powerful in her stage presence. She is a leader in the movement and someone who is highly regarded and sought after as an expert trainer and communicator. At Saving Innocence, we have collaborated with Harmony many times and she has always brought immense value."
Alan Smyth
Executive Director, Saving Innocence
"Harmony is a powerhouse—passionate, informed, and an incredible leader in the fight against human trafficking. Working with her on a nationwide campaign, I saw firsthand how she inspires and mobilizes people with clarity, compassion, and authenticity. As an adviser to our creative agency, her insight forever changed the way I engage with this issue, shaping how we built campaigns that truly make an impact. She’s a natural ambassador, bridging gaps between survivors, advocates, and communities in a way that drives real change."
Brenda Springer
CEO of Reveille
"Harmony is an exceptional speaker. As a subject matter expert in sex trafficking and exploitation, she has a unique ability to break down complex issues in a way that is both clear and compelling. Her passion and poise captivate audiences, inspiring them to take meaningful action."
Zaina Greene
Anti-Trafficking Advocate
Former Director of Switch
"Very few people who escape the dark, run right back into it to bring their light to those still trapped. This is Harmony. God blessed her with so many gifts and talents, and she is generous with all of them. She is an intelligent author, speaker, and warrior! She is a mamma bear who loves her children and friends well. Harmony does all of these things with beauty, grace, and her bubbly, effervescent personality. Harmony captivated our audience when she was our Keynote Speaker for our Annual Hope and Healing Luncheon. I wish I lived near her, because I would beg her to hang out with me!"
Bobbi Starr
Executive Director & Co-founder of Micah’s Promise
"I heard Harmony Dust speak years ago on the subject of sex trafficking. She pulled our attention in the first few minutes with her knowledge and professionalism. As the Co-Founder of Celebrate Recovery, I asked Harmony to attend one of our conferences to educate the participants, and many signed up to help her with her outreach. I was so impressed with Harmony that I bought her book and read it twice.
Harmony gives examples from her own life and provides research to substantiate her points. She is an enthusiastic and engaging speaker. My favorite thing about Harmony is that she can use humor in her speaking while discussing very serious life situations."
Cheryl Baker
"Harmony is one of today's leading speakers and advocates for the issue of human trafficking and has been one of the biggest voices for a campaign called Strike out Slavery. This campaign was hosted at Major League Ballparks throughout the US and we depended on Harmony to share the information about her own story and the work of her organization to impact and educate communities across the states. Harmony was responsible for attending several media outlets to promote the Strike out Slavery event and talk about the seriousness of the issue. She is up to date on human trafficking problems and is able to communicate those challenges to people at every level. She is articulate and very confident in sharing her personal story and information that our communities need to hear. She is a voice that must be heard."
Deidre Pujols
CEO/Founder of Open Gate International
"We’ve had the pleasure of having Harmony speak at various events at our Church. She has shared her testimony at our ladies’ retreat, been our key note speaker are our Justice Conference numerous times, and taught workshops on many different topics. Not only is she knowledgeable and has lived experience, she’s passionate, challenging, informative, and very, very inspiring! She’s always been one of our “favorites” when it comes to the choice of speaker. She engages her audience in a unique and creative way, drawing them in to whatever topic she’s presenting. She happens to be a gifted writer as well. I would, without reservation or hesitation, recommend Harmony as a speaker. I’m definitely a fan."
Kelly Bell
Ministry Director at Calvary Murrietta
Check out some of Harmony's past messages and speaking engagements
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