about us
It all began with a passion.
Our founders are healthcare providers who are passionate about disrupting the $150 billion dollar global industry of human trafficking.
Their enthusiasm for people and justice, extensive experience in healthcare and the impact of the issue of human trafficking in the very places they live and work are what propelled them to create Reclaim611 and step into the fight.
The meaning behind the name...
Restoring Every Captive by Listening, Asking, Intervening, and Mobilizing
Isaiah 61:1
"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners."
ABOUT RECLAIM611
Equipping frontline professionals to
Recognize, Respond, and Report victims of human trafficking.
Our team
Carrie Schirato
Founder
Hello, my name is Carrie Schirato. First, and most importantly I am a wife and a mother of 5 amazing kiddos. I am a co-founder of Reclaim611 and serve as Executive Director.
I have always been a bit of an adrenaline junkie and a people lover, so it’s really no surprise that I have been working in the Emergency Department since 2005. I graduated from Baylor University (Sic’em) with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. My love for emergency medicine compelled me to complete my Masters and Post-Masters certificate at the University of Texas at Arlington, and have worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Dallas Texas for 10 years.
I have spent the majority of my career missing opportunities to help those who are victims of modern-day slavery. However, now that my eyes have been opened and I have been equipped to recognize, respond and report victims of human trafficking my life has been personally and professionally changed forever.
When you stand up for one life you never know the kind of ripple effect of love that will follow….that is my story!
Candace
Rich
Founder
Hi ya’ll! I am Candace Rich, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and
co-founder of Reclaim611. But my favorite title is, Mom. My professional background ranges from Trauma ICU, Emergency Department, Urgent Care, and Primary Care Pediatrics. I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at Texas Tech University and a Masters of Science in Nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington.
When I was introduced to human trafficking and how healthcare and school systems disportionately come in contact with these victims, I looked back at my own experiences and was overwhelmed by how much I had missed the red flags of many potential victims.
I came across a quote that forever changed my perspective on my role in anti-human trafficking, “Trafficking can only exist in an atmosphere of public, professional, and academic indifference.”
As a healthcare professional I felt as if it was my responsibility to know and do more for the victims of human trafficking. Reclaim611 was created to give front-line professionals eyes to see the unseen, ears to hear the truth of victimization, and resources to recognize, respond, report, and RECLAIM the lives of the enslaved.
Because if we are not BOLD, then we are silent.
meet our reclaim611 board
Judge Kimberly Johnson
Board of Directors
Judge Kimberly Johnson earned a J.D., cum laude, from Southern Methodist Law School and a M.S, cum laude, and B.B.A., cum laude, from the University of North Texas. Read More>>
Dr. John Garrett
Board of Directors
Dr. John Garrett currently serves as Medical Director for healthcare improvement at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Dallas. He serves as Vice Chief Quality Officer for Integrative Emergency Services.
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Cynthia Schmidt
Board of Directors
Cynthia Schmidt is an attorney and teacher living in Dallas. After clerking for Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn, the Chief Judge of the Northern District of Texas, she practiced law at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Read More>>
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Cristina Squiers
Board of Directors
Cristina Squiers is an associate in the Dallas office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. She practices in the firm’s Litigation Department. She received her law degree magna cum laude from Southern Methodist University. Read More>>
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Whitney
Survivor Leader & Speaker
WHITNEY
April
Survivor Leader & Speaker