Anna Alves-Lazaro
Anna Alves-Lazaro, Brazilian, naturalized American, Christian, married, mother, grandmother, lawyer, legal consultant, businesswoman, associate member of the OAB/PE. Social communicator with specialization in public relations. President-Founder of Hope & Justice Foundation, international speaker, writer, activist in the fight for the rights of victims and survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and child sexual abuse and exploitation.
As Founder-President of Hope & Justice Foundation, she created and is in charge of several Programs and Projects to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence that offer emotional, psychological, medical and legal support, through a multidisciplinary team that works pro bono in favor of economically vulnerable victims and survivors.
Coordinator of the Legal Studies and Research Center at Hope & Justice Foundation, Member of the Central Florida Human Trafficking Task Force, Director of the Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, Certified Notary Public by the State of Florida/USA. She collaborated monthly for 2 years for the renowned Jornal Brasileiras & Brasileiros, writing about Preventing and Combating Human Trafficking. In the US, she won the Focus Brasil Awards Orlando 2020; the Best of Brazil in the USA 2021 Award by High Profile Magazine in the category “Luíza Brunet” Award for Confronting Violence against Women that took place in London and with his story as an immigrant told in the Best Book of Brazil in the USA; the Women who Empower Award, granted by the Empodera Movement 2022, where part of her trajectory was told and immortalized in the Women who Empower Book. Received the International Award for Women of Leadership and Courage 2022, conferred by Grupo Mídia América; and also recently nominated for the Notable Brazilian Awards 2022.
My Goal
End human trafficking, human smuggling, domestic violence and children sexual exploitation through actions based on these 4 pillars:
- Prevention: Education and awareness programs in the communities;
- Protection: Support and Assist victims and survivors;
- Research: Study and research programs to propose public policies and law projects to prevent and combat these heinous crimes;
- Repression: Programs to support judicial and police authorities in repressive and ostensive actions.
Quick Quiz
Love for life: Jesus Christ.
Short-term objective: Construction of the shelter for women and children survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Most precious possession: My family.
Professional apex: I hope it’s still far away!
A dream come true: My four children.
A dream to come true: Multiply the Hope & Justice Foundation around the world.
Being a woman: Power.
Success: Prosperity.
Eternity: The love of God.
Future: Salvation.
Past: Lessons.
Gift: Gratitude.
Greatest learning to date: “You will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.” John 8:32.
A book that impacted you: The Holy Bible
A piece of advice for those who are starting to undertake: Faith moves mountains.
A personality that inspires you: Jesus Christ.
A quote that motivates you: “Didn’t I command you? Be strong and brave! Do not be terrified or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9.
Anna Alves-Lazaro
Anna Alves-Lazaro, Brazilian, naturalized American, Christian, married, mother, grandmother, lawyer, legal consultant, businesswoman, associate member of the OAB/PE. Social communicator with specialization in public relations. President-Founder of Hope & Justice Foundation, international speaker, writer, activist in the fight for the rights of victims and survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and child sexual abuse and exploitation.
As Founder-President of Hope & Justice Foundation, she created and is in charge of several Programs and Projects to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence that offer emotional, psychological, medical and legal support, through a multidisciplinary team that works pro bono in favor of economically vulnerable victims and survivors.
Coordinator of the Legal Studies and Research Center at Hope & Justice Foundation, Member of the Central Florida Human Trafficking Task Force, Director of the Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, Certified Notary Public by the State of Florida/USA. She collaborated monthly for 2 years for the renowned Jornal Brasileiras & Brasileiros, writing about Preventing and Combating Human Trafficking. In the US, she won the Focus Brasil Awards Orlando 2020; the Best of Brazil in the USA 2021 Award by High Profile Magazine in the category “Luíza Brunet” Award for Confronting Violence against Women that took place in London and with his story as an immigrant told in the Best Book of Brazil in the USA; the Women who Empower Award, granted by the Empodera Movement 2022, where part of her trajectory was told and immortalized in the Women who Empower Book. Received the International Award for Women of Leadership and Courage 2022, conferred by Grupo Mídia América; and also recently nominated for the Notable Brazilian Awards 2022.
My Goal
End human trafficking, human smuggling, domestic violence and children sexual exploitation through actions based on these 4 pillars:
- Prevention: Education and awareness programs in the communities;
- Protection: Support and Assist victims and survivors;
- Research: Study and research programs to propose public policies and law projects to prevent and combat these heinous crimes;
- Repression: Programs to support judicial and police authorities in repressive and ostensive actions.
Quick Quiz
Love for life: Jesus Christ.
Short-term objective: Construction of the shelter for women and children survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence and child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Most precious possession: My family.
Professional apex: I hope it’s still far away!
A dream come true: My four children.
A dream to come true: Multiply the Hope & Justice Foundation around the world.
Being a woman: Power.
Success: Prosperity.
Eternity: The love of God.
Future: Salvation.
Past: Lessons.
Gift: Gratitude.
Greatest learning to date: “You will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free.” John 8:32.
A book that impacted you: The Holy Bible
A piece of advice for those who are starting to undertake: Faith moves mountains.
A personality that inspires you: Jesus Christ.
A quote that motivates you: “Didn’t I command you? Be strong and brave! Do not be terrified or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9.