Meet Our Advisory Board

The Advisory Board at End The TTI is made up of survivors, advocates, and professionals who guide our work with their lived experience and expertise. They help shape our advocacy, survivor support, and education efforts — keeping our mission grounded in compassion, accountability, and the voices of those most affected.

  • Floe M.

    Floe M.

    BOARD CHAIR

    Floe is a survivor of the Troubled Teen Industry, having attended Seven Stars (part of Elevations RTC) in 2019. That experience fueled their passion for advocacy — speaking out, raising awareness, and pushing for stronger protections to end abuse in the industry.

    With a background in communications and tech — including work with Dazzle Rocks, Kano Computing, and features in WIRED UK — Floe combines creativity with purpose. Now studying Computer Science, they’re focused on using their skills to support survivors, amplify their voices, and help build lasting change.

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    Grace M.

    MEMBER

    Grace is a college freshman and survivor of two Troubled Teen Industry programs, including a wilderness therapy placement. She brings powerful lived experience, resilience, and a deep passion for advocacy to the Advisory Board of End The TTI.

    Grace is dedicated to using her voice and perspective to help raise awareness, strengthen protections for youth, and drive meaningful reform within the industry.

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    Emily A.

    MEMBER

    Emily A. is a survivor of Bethesda Home for Girls in Petal, Mississippi, and has been advocating against the Troubled Teen Industry since 1992. Her decades of advocacy are driven by a deep commitment to protecting teens in institutional settings and shutting down abusive programs.

    Now working as a Peer Support Specialist, Emily uses her experience and compassion to walk alongside survivors and support others on their paths to recovery. She’s passionate about creating lasting change — and ensuring that future generations of young people are met with care, not cruelty.

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    McKayla B.

    McKayla B. is a policy and constituent-services professional with extensive experience supporting individuals and communities through her current role.

    Her background includes policy research and legislative advocacy, as well as student-focused career development support in previous positions. Across her roles, McKayla has consistently centered accountability, equity, and accessible support for individuals navigating difficult systems.

    As an Advisory Board Member for End the TTI, McKayla brings her federal experience, community engagement skills, and commitment to youth safety to advance meaningful, survivor-centered reform.

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    Jessica S.

    Jessica S. is a nurse and healthcare advocate with strong experience in acute care and complex care management. She specializes in coordinating care for high-need patients, improving clinical processes, and supporting families navigating complex medical systems. Jessica has contributed to Peer Review and Mentor Councils, helping strengthen professional development and clinical excellence.

    She holds a BSN from Western Governors University, a BS in Biology from Northern Illinois University, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Nursing Administration. Jessica brings her clinical expertise, analytical skills, and commitment to patient advocacy to End the TTI’s work protecting youth and improving standards across care settings.