Community Freedom Summit
free & open to the public
9 AM – 12 PM
In partnership with
Community Freedom Summit
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS EVENT AND ONE-MILE FREEDOM WALK
Join us for an event of local community education and action to bring awareness to human trafficking. Hear from keynote speakers and human trafficking survivors, followed by a one-mile freedom walk. We walk in silence for those who have been silenced through the tragedy of human trafficking. In partnership with Walsh University.
2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
TONY TALBOTT
TOPIC
Reducing the Demand:
How to Help Disrupt Human Trafficking
Tony Talbott is the Director of Advocacy of the Human Rights Center at the University of Dayton . He is co-founder and director of Abolition Ohio, the Miami Valley Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition and has over fifteen years’ experience as an anti-human trafficking advocate.
He lectures in Human Rights, Political Science, and Sustainability. Tony serves on the Ohio Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Commission and chairs its Demand Reduction committee. He speaks, researches, and writes on Southeast Asia, human rights, and human trafficking. Originally from Dayton, Tony joined the military, serving a total of 13 years in both the Army National Guard and the US Navy. He traveled extensively throughout the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean regions—including Asia, Australia, and Africa.
While finishing his tour of duty, he earned a BA in History and Government from Columbia College. He then left the service to attend graduate school. He earned an MA in International Affairs from Ohio University and studied for a PhD in Political Science at Arizona State University.
COMMUNITY PARTNER MARKETPLACE
9 AM – 10 AM / Cecchini Building
Plan to arrive when doors open—there’s so much to experience right from the start. From 9 AM to 10 AM, guests are invited to explore our Community Partner Marketplace. Enjoy light refreshments as you connect with local organizations, receive free educational resources and giveaways, and browse our brand-new NOT FOR SALE merchandise.
It’s a powerful way to begin the day—grounded in community, connection, and purpose.
school spirit battle
calling all local schools!
Join us Saturday, September 20, at our Community Freedom Summit + Freedom Walk—and get ready for the ultimate SCHOOL SPIRIT BATTLE!
- Wear your school colors
- Make your own anti–human trafficking signs
- Bring the energy
- Stand up for freedom
We’re walking in silence for those who have been silenced—so let’s make our presence LOUD in every other way. The school that shows up STRONGEST with the most spirit wins the FREEDOM ADVOCATE AWARD!
Community Freedom Summit EVENT SCHEDULE
- 9 AM – 10 AM
Community Partner Marketplace Location: Cecchini Building
- 9 AM – 10 AM
Red Sand Project Location: Walsh Campus
- 9 AM – 10 AM
Freedom Advocates Location: Walsh Campus
- 10 AM – 11 AM
Keynote Speaker Location: Cecchini Building
- 11 AM – 12 PM
One-Mile Freedom Walk Location: Walsh Campus
2025 Sponsorship opportunities
We invite both corporate and individual sponsors to partner with us for our annual COMMUNITY FREEDOM SUMMIT and One-Mile FREEDOM WALK—a powerful day of education, advocacy, and action.
Your financial support directly fuels our mission to raise awareness of human trafficking, allowing us to expand our reach, provide vital resources, and engage hundreds of attendees, including students and student-athletes from across our community.
Join us in making a lasting impact—one step, one voice, one life at a time.
2024 EVENT SPONSORS
Thank you to all our corporate sponsors and partners for your giving and sponsorship for our 2024 COMMUNITY FREEDOM SUMMIT! We are so grateful for your generosity and support as we stand united to be a voice for the voiceless… one step at a time.
CORPORATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS
2024 INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Tom and Annette Bader, Hannah McKinnon, Kristin Worley, Gary Nied, Brian Friend, Steve Miller, Cynthia Webster, Jay Miller, Jennifer Brown, Catherine Mannos, Amy Scheetz, Jeri Knight, Randy Lipscomb Jr.
Event Location
Walsh University Campus
Custom-designed, limited-edition apparel available exclusively at our events.
Your purchase supports the fight against human trafficking.