Spoken Word

Open invitation to all! We're honored to have special guest K.D. Roche with us for this special night sharing relatable experiences that led to trafficking, such as family dynamics, coming of age, addictions, and more through spoken word and storytelling. Age limit 14+ or Parent Supervision for content. Coffee available for purchase thanks to A 2nd Cup. More about K.D.: K.D. Roche is a field expert on the subject of human trafficking with lived experiences as both a sex and labor trafficking survivor. Roche provides recommendations and input to inform research, policies, and programs that work to combat human trafficking and provide services to survivors. They have worked with law enforcement, health care professionals, and social and government organizations such as the Office of Trafficking in Persons and the Office of Women’s Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Their areas of training expertise include serving LGBTQ+ populations, trafficking in rural areas, and family-controlled trafficking. K.D. also provides personal and professional development coaching for trafficking survivors and budding entrepreneurs. K.D. is an engaging teacher, keynote speaker, spoken word artist and comedian. You can read their story published in the anthology, “Made in the USA” available on their website - www.kdroche.com. Facebook: @freetobemedmst Instagram: @k.d.roche Twitter: @freetobemedmst Website: www.kdroche.com