EmpowerHer Sexual Violence Conference 2026

I am Tandy Corbin. I received my bachelors in human services in 2019. Before moving to Colorado, I was the intake coordinator at The Inner Truth Project, a nonprofit organization serving sexual assault survivors in South Florida. I was raised in a household with extreme domestic abuse. For 28 years I was married to a man that never once hit me, but beat me up in every other way almost every day.  I am looking forward to learning new and effective ways to help youth navigate healthy relationships and have the strength and confidence needed to leave if warranted.

Women, youth sex trafficking and other forms of sexual exploitation.

With over 12 years of experience as a professional Executive Assistant supporting C-suite leadership within nonprofit organizations, I bring a high level of discretion, organization, and strategic support to complex, mission-driven environments. Complementing this, I have over 20 years of experience in customer service across holistic health and wellness, financial services, and higher education—building a career grounded in service, professionalism, and adaptability.

In 2018, I became a Notary Public and later earned my certification as a Certified Notary Signing Agent, expanding my expertis...

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Trauma-informed educator and spiritual leader committed to survivor-centered, culturally responsive healing. My work centers dignity, consent, and empowerment for individuals and communities impacted by sexual violence.

Susan Searle is the Prevention Education and Outreach Manager for the nonprofit TESSA of Colorado Springs providing free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Susan has more than 30 years’ experience teaching and mentoring youth through education and nonprofit organizations. She is an accomplished conference speaker presenting for CYDC, COVA, CAIA, Juvenile Justice Conferences, and several national catholic youth conferences. Susan received her Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Texas and a Master of Pastoral Studies... Read more

I have always wanted to work with people and each time I find different things that I want to do to help. And I am not coming as someone who is fully healed. I am someone who is also going through the journey many of us are going through. I am here to help professionals learn to reframe ways to help survivors when staying is enough. Having been in those situations, I have wanted to make sure that I can help others and make their decision to stay beneficial and not have them feel that they are also being pressured within the professionals presence.