Brady Hensley

Compassionate Hotline Advocate with substantial experience in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Hold strength in active listening, empathy, and problem-solving to aid individuals in distress. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, provide emotional support, and connect callers with relevant resources. Excels in leadership, adaptability, and interpersonal communication, ensuring successful project outcomes and strong community relationships.

• H.O.P.E., Vice President, March 2022-December 2023 | Founded an on-campus organization to spread awareness about human trafficking and provide resources to survivors. Advocated for survivors and raised awareness on campus about the risks and needs of trafficking survivors. Mentored new volunteers, providing guidance and support during their training. Led a team of volunteers during outreach events, ensuring smooth operations and delivery of high-quality service. Assisted in organizing and promoting community outreach events to educate the public about human trafficking and how to recognize and report it.
• Rescue America, March 2023-March 2024 | Volunteered as a hotline advocate to provide resources to human trafficking survivors and help them exit the life. Completed intake interviews, provided crisis intervention for callers, utilized active listening skills and trauma-informed care to offer support. Participated in training sessions on human trafficking awareness and victim support strategies to improve service delivery. Contributed feedback and suggestions to enhance the hotline system, optimizing both the caller experience and support for advocates.

• CPR Certified - Red Cross - 2022
• First Aid Certified - Red Cross - 2022
• Landry Certified Trainer - Landry's Inc. - 2024
• CITI Program Certification - CITI Program - 2022

• Psi Chi Honors Society - 2023
• Dean's List 2021-2024