S A N D R A K E L L E R
Founder and Director, The Initiative
Sandra’s passion for justice and empowering others brings over 2 decades of experience working with incarcerated youth and those trapped in the exploitation of human trafficking. She now serves our Fort Wayne community through The Initiative, a true collaboration of local organizations and top experts in their field, who seek to multiply, enhance and build up our community.
Sandra studied criminology at The King’s College in New York and Winona State University in Minnesota. She worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections Juvenile Division for 12 years where she witnessed first-hand the impact that could be made with youth in crisis. Sandra went on to work with international anti-trafficking organization, Destiny Rescue, spending 7 years raising awareness, being a voice for the voiceless and empowering others in the fight against the exploitation and trafficking of children. She believes that being a presence in the lives of youth is key to combating their exploitation and providing a foundation for their success.