Athena Ives

Certified Human Trafficking Investigator, Published Author, Sex Crimes Researcher/Educator & Marine Combat Veteran 

Certified Human Trafficking Investigator

Personal Experience

  • Over 20 years of researching child predators
  • Familial Child Rape Survivor
  • Religious Cult Survivor
  • Military Sexual Trauma Survivor
  • Published author
  • World traveler
  • Marine Combat Veteran
  • 15 years of experience working with sexual trauma survivors

Professional Education

  • Doctoral Candidate Forensic Psychology 2021. WALDEN UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN:  Current PHD student researching military cultural influence on resilience in survivors of sexual trauma. Previously conducted qualitative field research on Thai culture and resilience of sex trafficking victims
  • Master of Science in Forensics specializing in Investigations 2014 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA
  • Bachelor of Arts in Domestic Security Management Specializing in Criminal Justice 2010 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, San Diego, CA
  • Certified Human Trafficking Investigator (CHTI) MCAFEE INSTITUTE
  • PROTECTING CHILDREN IN HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS. (PCH1X) COLOMBIA UNIVERSITY
  • INTERVIEWING VICTIMS OF CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING. US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION

"Your life is a 10 car pile-up followed by a train wreck that happened during a tsunami with about 50 dumpster fires sprinkled in for good measure. It’s amazing that you’re as normal and well balanced as you are. You are truly harder than woodpecker lips!!

You’re Awesome!" Retired Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant Gillispie


" THANK YOU for being strong enough to tell your story to the world, it has really helped and inspired me to keep putting one foot in front of the other. I really needed that reminder at this moment in my life. You are an inspiration!"  Anne Meyer

Click this text to edit. Choose a customer testimonial, review, or a quote from the media gives prospective buyers confidence in your brand, your products, and/or your customer service.

Lisa Smith - Another Company, LLC

Click this text to edit. Choose a customer testimonial, review, or a quote from the media gives prospective buyers confidence in your brand, your products, and/or your customer service.

Elister Hedden - Another Company, LLC

© 2020 ATHENA IVES

/
Lightbox image