Sandy Skelaney, American COO of Parasol Cooperative Inc. (USA)
Sandy Skelaney is a public sector leader, distinguished educator, and TEDx speaker with over 20 years experience building and leading victim services programs and multidisciplinary responses to human trafficking.
An early anti trafficking pioneer, Sandy developed a deep understanding of technology's role in both the exploitation and protection of survivors. And a passion for working in the emerging tech policy and innovation space as the Paracel Cooperative's chief operating officer and head of partnerships.
Sandy has shared her experience with tens of thousands, leading workshops and giving talks on topics ranging from trauma informed care and sex trafficking. To digital safety planning, emerging technology and blockchain legislation in her free time, she is completing her doctorate in Florida International University's public affairs program, researching blockchain policy, governance and AI ethics.