Rev. Mary Brown and Erica Podrazik
Rev. Dr. Mary Brown and Erica Podrazik, Silence Broken, New Orleans, Lousiana
Silence Broken is a faith-based organization dedicated to the mental and spiritual healing of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and to equipping faith leaders to build communities that are inclusive, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered. Rooted in the conviction that silence protects systems of harm, the organization works to transform how faith communities respond to survivors of abuse. Through pastoral formation and educational workshops, Silence Broken helps religious leaders across traditions develop ministries grounded in truth, compassion, accountability, and established trauma-care practices.
Emanuel ‘Boo’ Milton
Emanuel ‘Boo’ Milton, Cure with Love Strategies, Baton Rouge, LA
Cure with Love Strategies creates spaces of hope through social impact initiatives and consults with companies, educators, non profits, and governments on best practices for serving their communities. Through programs like C.H.I.L.L, a conflict resolution program for teens, and Spark Box, Social Emotional Learning kits for children, Milton offers hope and connection for disadvantaged youth in Baton Rouge.