Tanya

Tanya Gould is a dedicated solutionist in the fight against human trafficking, passionately working to influence legislative policy and elevate public awareness. As the Anti-Human Trafficking Director for the Attorney General of Virginia, Tanya has also contributed her expertise to the Governor’s Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support.
 

In 2022, Tanya received the prestigious Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking in Persons. She has served two terms on the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking and has been a member of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) International Survivors of Trafficking Advisory Council (ISTAC).
 

Tanya is a sought-after speaker, having delivered lectures and training sessions at universities and participated in numerous podcasts, articles, and public service announcements. She co-produced the documentary short film Groomed, which sheds light on the dark realities of human trafficking.
 

As a keynote speaker at anti-human trafficking conferences, Tanya has engaged with faith communities and raised awareness both nationally and internationally. She has consulted for various organizations, including the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign, Global Strategic Operatives for the Eradication of Human Trafficking, Inc., and the U.S. Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Office. Tanya also serves on boards such as Polaris, Beloved Haven, the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum Task Force on Human Trafficking, and The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE).
 

In addition to her professional endeavors, Tanya is deeply committed to her community. She has served as a Museum and Fine Arts Commissioner for the city of Portsmouth, started an after-school program, and co-led the annual Cradock Festival. Tanya has also supported families at crisis pregnancy centers in Virginia and was a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates District 21 race in 2021.
 

Tanya’s exceptional contributions have been recognized with the Attorney General Alliance Sword and Shield Award in 2023. She represented the Commonwealth of Virginia at the 11th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime as an official member of the U.S. delegation.
 

With a wealth of experience and a tireless commitment to eradicating human trafficking, Tanya Gould is a powerful keynote speaker who brings passion, insight, and inspiration to every engagement.