DirectorThe Life Story Initiative
Lena Sinha is the inaugural director of The Life Story Initiative, a philanthropic organization aimed at opening exit ramps and closing on ramps to exploitation in the sex trade. Guided by a steadfast commitment to creating a safer, more abundant world for those at the intersections of multiple broken systems, Lena’s career has centered around communities whose historic marginalization puts them at highest risk for violence and exploitation. .
Lena has advocated for and with survivors of exploitation and sexual violence for over a decade. She has worked extensively with women and girls in the sex trade across a variety of direct service and philanthropic organizations. Lena has also provided insights to federal, state, and local government agencies, playing a pivotal role in shaping policies and programs to benefit and engage those affected by exploitation and trafficking.