Meet Daniela Deas, a survivor and leader, who founded Survivors HOPE. Her journey of surviving, now thriving, from commercial sexual exploitation of child (CSEC) at the young age of 12 has led her to help others facing similar situations .
Determined to make a positive impact, Daniela took it upon herself to spark change. Her efforts paid off when she graduated from Broward College with an Associate of Arts degree, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies (double major and minored) from Florida International University. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Social Work degree.
As a CSEC survivor and formerly incarcerated youth, Daniela leverages her own experiences to empower youth who are similarly labeled “at-risk”. Her mission is to encourage youth to take control of their stories, and to change their narratives from “at-risk” to at-promise for greater success.