Meet Dina
CEO & Co-Founder of EVENforONE

Championing Survivor-Led Solutions, Locally and Globally

With lived experience and advocacy expertise, Dina leads transformational initiatives that empower survivors of trafficking.
Sought after globally as a consultant and speaker, she advises governments, organizations, and communities while sharing insights that shape policy, programs, and survivor-centered solutions.

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About Dina

Dina is the CEO and co-founder of EVENforONE with over 20 years countering human trafficking, championing survivor leadership, and shaping solutions that prioritize dignity, choice, and restoration. As Lived Experience Expert and credentialed advocate, Dina brings unmatched insight, compassion, and credibility to her work.

Dina [...] is a gracious and empathetic individual with a genuine heart for others. She is deeply committed to preventing trafficking, strengthening support for survivors, and raising awareness through education on the counter-trafficking movement.
- Amber Weiss, community outreach volunteer

Leadership & Impact

Dina is recognized locally, nationally, and globally:

Global advisory roles, including The Exodus Road and G100 Women Leaders Network
Contributor to Canada’s National Human Trafficking Strategy
Lead writer of the first provincial strategy in Saskatchewan to combat human trafficking through the Saskatchewan Hospitality Committee
Consultant with the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking
Presenter for demand-reduction programs

Her Approach

Driven by her “fierce mumma-bear” heart, Dina ensures survivors not only find safety but also hope, resilience, and a path forward. Her work blends:

Survivor-informed insight
Strategic advocacy for policy and programs
Trauma-informed leadership that centers dignity and choice

Dina is a bridge between survivors and systemic change, turning lived experience into actionable solutions that impact programs, policies, and communities worldwide.

Consulting & Speaking

Dina consults with organizations and governments to develop survivor-centered programs and policies. She also speaks at conferences and workshops, sharing insights to advance systemic change.

As a public speaker, Dina is articulate, engaging, and deeply inspiring. As a networker and leader, she unites diverse stakeholders and strengthens partnerships that are essential to progress.
- Nancy Born, Executive Director, Dignity House Inc.