Our Mission
The Coalition was founded in response to a growing need in our community to help survivors of human trafficking find safety, support, and a path toward lasting independence. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to live free from abuse, coercion, and exploitation. Through our programs, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that helps survivors rebuild their lives, achieve their goals, and create a brighter future. Whether you are seeking help, looking to learn more, attending our conference, or interested in joining our mission, we invite you to be part of the solution. Together, we can build a future where every person is safe, valued, and free from exploitation.
Our Board of Directors
Audrey Kauffman, Executive Director
Audrey Kauffman is the Executive Director for the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition.
Audrey was previously a member of the Board of Directors and most recently the Board Chairperson. Audrey started as a volunteer with CMSHTC in 2016 providing rides for survivors to appointments during their healing journey. Previous experience includes the founder and owner of Café Via Roma, a European-style café previously located across the street from the Missouri State Capitol, in Jefferson City MO. Audrey was previously an Assistant Vice-President with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co, a U.S. and Global Securities Custodian, in Boston and Luxembourg, Europe. Audrey was a recipient of the Jefferson City Zonta Women of Achievement Award and Restaurant of the Year from the Mid-Missouri Restaurant Association. Education includes an Executive MBA from Rockhurst University Helzberg School of Management, B.S. in International Business and a B.S. in French from Missouri State University. Through Café Via Roma and the EMBA program, Audrey led a Missouri legislative issue concerning child care assistance, organized gardens at Amethyst House in Kansas City, and continues to coordinate holiday dinners at low-income housing. Audrey has 3 adult children, a son-in-law, a new grandson, and a granddog named Rosie.
LaDonna Zimmerman, MSW, LCSW – Board President
LaDonna is the Owner of Wren Counseling Solutions.
Will Pieper, RN – Realtor & Board Secretary
Will is a Registered Nurse and Real Estate Development
Samantha Walker – Board Treasure
Owner, Palvella Bookkeeping & Business Strategies
Ed Williams, Member-at-large
Former Law Enforcement
Gina Accardi – Board Vice President
Chief Marketing Officer at Ridgeway Construction, LLC
Mary Williamson – Member-at-Large
Owner, Principal Coach at The Well Christian Coaching
Your Donation Makes A Difference!
We know there is no one-size-fits-all solution for survivors of human
trafficking. Healing takes time, trust, and consistent care and your support makes
that possible—helping us be there not just in the crisis moments, but throughout
their journey toward lasting self-sufficiency.
