Khalila Riga is a nationally recognized Subject Matter Expert in human trafficking (youth and familial), author, and anti-trafficking consultant who
has dedicated her life to educating and empowering communities across the United States.
A survivor of human trafficking, Khalila uses her lived experience to illuminate the realities of exploitation while advocating for systemic change,
trauma-informed care, and survivor inclusion at every level.
Since 2020, Khalila has served in direct care and leadership roles across the anti-trafficking field and she isis the founder and CEO of Khalila Riga Consulting, providing impactful keynote presentations, survivor-informed training sessions, and strategic consulting to professionals and organizations nationwide.
Her work is informed by specialized training through Elevate Academy, HEAL Trafficking’s Train the Trainer program, and SOAR for health and wellness
providers. She is also a fellow with Survivor Alliance’s Leadership Academy.In 2023, she was also a contributing voice in the Federal Human Trafficking Report.
Khalila currently serves on the board of Sidewalk Soldiers and hold multiple advisory and leadership roles, including:

❖ Council Member, Ohio Attorney General’s Ambassador Advisory Council
❖ Consultant, Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS)
❖ Advisory Council Member, Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN)

With deep conviction, Khalila believes survivor leadership, collaboration, and are key to ending human trafficking and restoring hope to those
impacted by it.