Eileen Dong

Eileen Dong is the Founder and Executive Director of Hope Pyx Global, a non-profit organization that supports survivors of gender-based violence. Dong is also a TEDx Speaker, Author, and Lived Experience Expert on human trafficking and gender-based violence. She speaks at law enforcement conferences and trains victim service providers. Eileen Dong's leadership is exemplified by her involvement with the UN and her speech at the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023, embodying the theme of not leaving any victim behind. In addition to her engagement with the Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Dong's approach extends to collaborating with DOJ, ICE, and FBI on trafficking and money laundering cases. A member of national human trafficking leadership councils, she influences inclusive, equitable, and data-driven policies as well as bridging the gap on culturally sensitive care. Honored with "Eileen Dong Day" by Houston's Mayor, her achievements, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, have reached a global audience of 37.2 million through media features on ABC, Fox, and TED Talk.