Past Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries Presentations/Trainings:
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and the Beauty From Ashes™ Operations Model
Tampa, FL
July 16-19, 2014
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and the Beauty From Ashes™ Operations Model
Witchita, KS
April 2-5, 2014
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and the Beauty From Ashes™ Operations Model
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
September 18 & 19, 2013
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Together in Missions, Fort Myers, FL
July 27, 2013
• National Sex Industry OutREACH & AfterCARE Training
Riverside Church, Fort Myers, FL
July 17-20, 2013
• Human Trafficking for Nurses & First Responders
Immokalee Lee Technical Center, Immokalee, FL
May 22, 2013
•Beauty From Ashes’ National Sex Industry OutREACH and AfterCARE Training Riverside Church, Fort Myers, FL 
 July 17 – 20, 2013
â–ª Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and the Ministries of Beauty From Ashes™
Lowell Corrections Institute, Ocala, FL
May 7, 2013
• Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries
Sanibel Community Church Mission's Conference, Sanibel, FL
March 3, 2013
• Beauty From Ashes™ ~ Hope for the Future / Testimonies
Faith Farm, Boynton Beach, FL
February 24, 2013
â–ª Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and the Ministries of Beauty From Ashes™
McGregor Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL
February 2 & 3, 2013
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Southwest Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL
November 8, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Human Trafficking Conference, College Road Baptist Church, Ocala, FL
October 6, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™
Abolition Night, Next Level Church, Ocala, FL
September 26, 2012
• Beauty From Ashes National Sex Industry OutREACH & AfterCARE Training
Barry University, Fort Myers, FL
July 26 – 28, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries
Florida Gulf Coast University, Human Sexuality Master’s Level Course, Fort Myers, FL
June 20, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Healthcare Workers
Florida Nurse’s Association, Naples, FL
May 10, 2012
• Recognizing the Romance and Red Flags
Lifeline Family Center, Fort Myers, FL
May 9, 2012
• Sex Trafficking: Recognizing the Signs and Women's Self-Defense
With Sargent Cindy Grey, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
April 12, 2012
• Recruited and Trafficked as a College Student
Florida Gulf Coast University, Eagles Against Modern Day Slavery, Fort Myers, FL
March 14, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Southwest Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL
November 8, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Human Trafficking Conference, College Road Baptist Church, Ocala, FL
October 6, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™
Abolition Night, Next Level Church, Ocala, FL
September 26, 2012
• Beauty From Ashes National Sex Industry OutREACH & AfterCARE Training
Barry University, Fort Myers, FL
July 26 – 28, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries
Florida Gulf Coast University, Human Sexuality Master’s Level Course, Fort Myers, FL
June 20, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Healthcare Workers
Florida Nurse’s Association, Naples, FL
May 10, 2012
• Recognizing the Romance and Red Flags
Lifeline Family Center, Fort Myers, FL
May 9, 2012
• Sex Trafficking: Recognizing the Signs and Women's Self-Defense
With Sargent Cindy Grey, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
April 12, 2012
• Recruited and Trafficked as a College Student
Florida Gulf Coast University, Eagles Against Modern Day Slavery, Fort Myers, FL
March 14, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™
Global Impact Celebration, McGregor Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL
February 2-4, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries
Fort Myers Community Center, Fort Myers, FL
January 24, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Englewood Methodist Church, Englewood, FL
January 3, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Southwest Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL
November 8, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Human Trafficking Conference, College Road Baptist Church, Ocala, FL
October 6, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™
Abolition Night, Next Level Church, Ocala, FL
September 26, 2012
• Beauty From Ashes National Sex Industry OutREACH & AfterCARE Training
Barry University, Fort Myers, FL, July 26 – 28, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries
Florida Gulf Coast University, Human Sexuality Master’s Level Course, Fort Myers, FL
June 20, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Healthcare Workers
Immokalee Nurse’s Association, Immokalee, FL
May 23, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Healthcare Workers
Florida Nurse’s Association, Naples, FL
May 10, 2012
• Recognizing the Romance and Red Flags
Lifeline Family Center, Fort Myers, FL
May 9, 2012
• Sex Trafficking: Recognizing the Signs and Women's Self-Defense
With Sargent Cindy Grey, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
April 12, 2012
• Recruited and Trafficked as a College Student
Florida Gulf Coast University, Eagles Against Modern Day Slavery, Fort Myers, FL
March 14, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Global Impact Celebration, McGregor Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL
February 1-5, 2012
• Beauty From Ashes’ National Sex Industry OutREACH and AfterCARE Training
Barry University, Fort Myers, FL
January 11-14, 2012
• Freedom Project
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
November 18, 2011
• Beauty From Ashes™ Reach and Restoration Model
The Salvation Army Anti-Trafficking National Council, Starke, FL
November 1, 2011
• What is True Beauty? Keynote and Goal Setting Workshops
Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida, True Beauty Festival, Sarasota, FL
October 22, 2011
• Human Trafficking and Beauty From Ashes™
Florida Gulf Coast University, Foundations of Civic Engagement, Fort Myers, FL
June 23, 2011
• Human Trafficking: America’s Prostituted Children
Sanibel Community Church, Sanibel, FL
May 4, 2011
• Human Trafficking: A Domestic Epidemic
20th Judicial Court Professional Victims Panel, 2011 National Crime Victims Rights Week
Fort Myers, FL, April 21, 2011
• Human Trafficking: Hearing From the Victims
Church of the Highlands, Birmingham, AL
April 8, 2011
• Human Trafficking 101: Hearing from the Victims
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, North Fort Myers, FL
March 14, 2011
• It's Not Glamorous Artreach
Canterbury High School, Fort Myers, FL
February 15, 2011
• Human Trafficking 101: How to Identify and Respond
Lee County Health Department, Fort Myers, FL
December 2010
• Human Trafficking 101: Hearing From the Victims
Wisconsin Friend’s Group, Cape Coral, FL
November 21, 2010
• Human Trafficking 101: Hearing From the Victims
Diplomat Wesleyan Church, North Fort Myers, FL
November 14, 2010
• Human Trafficking 101: Hearing From the Victims
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
November 4, 2010
• Human Trafficking 101
American Eldercare, Fort Myers, FL
October 2010
• Voiceless Victims Revealed and Addressing Demand
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
March 2010
• Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Brookwood Girl’s Home, Fort Myers, FL
September 2010
• Out of the Shadows
Florida Gulf Coast University, Human Trafficking Seminar, Fort Myers, FL
January 2010
• National Sex Industry Outreach Training
Fort Myers, FL
January 2009
• Hands That Heal Caregivers Training
FAAST (Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking), Fort Myers, FL
November 2009
• Hands That Heal Caregivers Training
FAAST (Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking), Atlanta, GA
March 2009
• National Sex Industry Outreach Training
Word of Life Church, Fort Myers, FL
November 2008
• A Beauty From Ashes Story, Keynote, Ministry Training, and Forgiven Workshops
Sexual Wholeness Seminar, Christ Church at Grove Farm, Sewickly, PA
March 2008
• National Sex Industry Outreach Training
Word of Life Church, Fort Myers, FL
November 2007
• National Sex Industry Outreach Training
Word of Life Church, Fort Myers, FL
May 2006
• National Sex Industry Outreach Training
Calvary Temple Assembly of God, Indianapolis, IN
May 2005
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Founder, Julie Shematz, Resume, Endorsements & Testimony
JULIE TAYLOR SHEMATZ
PROFILE SUMMARY
2005 – present Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries, Inc. Fort Myers, FL
Founder and Executive Director
• 17+ years working with victims of commercialized sexual exploitation
• Strategic outreach, advocacy and community collaboration
• Services provided to over 600 victims and survivors
• Event, fund raising, and volunteer coordination
• Program and curriculum development
• Speaker, educator, trainer, consultant
• Non-profit and 501(c) 3 administrative management
• Grant writer: Awarded 2010 Department of Health and Human Services Capacity Building Grant
• Website and social networking development and maintenance
January 2013 - April 2013 Eye of a Horse Equine Education Center St. Cloud, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University Intern in Mental Health Counseling Program
• Assist clients through equine psychotherapy, equine therapy & equine assisted learning
• Individual, group & couples treatment for autism, aspbergers, sexual trauma, PTSD, ADD, ADHD, & Adjustment, Borderline Personality, Conduct, & Bipolar Disorders
May 2011 – May 2013 The Salvation Army Fort Myers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University Intern in Mental Health Counseling Program
• Assist clients dealing with homelessness, addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting, and marital problems, crisis management, problems with self esteem, and issues related with mental and emotional health
• Counsel clients individually to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
• Assessment and development of treatment plans
• Evaluate effectiveness of clients’ progress in resolving problems and moving towards defined objectives
• Referral to community resources or to specialists
• Development of response protocols and services for victims of sex trafficking
• Outstanding supervision evaluation
OTHER EXPERIENCE
• Artist and Art Instructor: Fine art production, all age and skill levels
• Horsemanship
• Coach: High School Varsity coed track, swimming and diving
• Athlete: Purdue University Women’s Track Team
• Physical and nutritional trainer
• Computer literacy in Apple and PC’s
EDUCATION
• Master of Arts Degree, Mental Health Counseling, 2013, 4.0 GPA
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
• Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, 2001, Indiana University/Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
• Art Education K-12, Fine Arts and Visual Communication Design, Minor in Learning Disabilities
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1984-1985, 1992-1996
• Cosmetology Degree, 1985, Lafayette Beauty Academy, Lafayette, IN
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
• Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification Training
Professional Association of Therapuetic Horsemanship
Marion Therapuetic Riding Association, Ocala, FL, February 2013
• Eye of a Horse Graduate Psychology Student Workshop
Dr. Sandra Wise, Equine Education Center, St. Cloud, FL, November 4, 2012
• The Efficacy, Effectiveness and Dissemination of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
Edna B. Fau, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, February 24, 2012
• Psychological & Neurophysiological Effects of Anxiety
Wayne Eastlack, PhD, Cross Country Education, November 15, 2011
• Moral Reconation Therapy
Batia Gold, LMHC, The Salvation Army, November 14, 2011
• Stolen Childhoods: Understanding the Sexual Exploitation of America’s Children
Alesia Adams, Salvation Army, June 14, 2011
• Solution Focused and Narrative Therapies
Dr. Mark. S. Smith, Barry University, Fort Myers, FL, May 26, 2011
• Victims Issues: Through the Eyes of Victims Conference
Birmingham, AL, April 7-8, 2011
• DSM Diagnosis and Clinical Practice: Current Principles and a Preview of Coming Attractions (DSM-5)
Florida Gulf Coast University, February 26, 2011
• Human Trafficking Training on Intervention/Investigation and Rehabilitation
Brad Dennis, KLAAS Kids Foundation, October 29, 2010
• 7th Annual Human Trafficking, Prostitution and Sex Work Conference
University of Toledo Ohio, October 6-8, 2010
• Emotional Manipulation: Understanding Manipulators and Helping Their Victims
Dr. Jim Fogarty, Cross Country Education, September 17, 2010
• Building Great Boards
Southeastern Network, July 19 and August 30, 2010
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Blue Campaign
Alice Hill, July 22, 2010
• Youth Suicide Prevention
United Way and The Jason Foundation, Inc., July 21, 2010
• Grant Writing
Southeastern Network, June 23, 2010
• Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Department of Health and Human Services, June 15, 2010
• Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Linda Smith, Shared Hope International, August 9, 2009
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS PRESENTED
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Southwest Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL
November 8, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Human Trafficking Conference, College Road Baptist Church, Ocala, FL
October 6, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™
Abolition Night, Next Level Church, Ocala, FL
September 26, 2012
• Beauty From Ashes National Sex Industry OutREACH & AfterCARE Training
Barry University, Fort Myers, FL
July 26 – 28, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries
Florida Gulf Coast University, Human Sexuality Master’s Level Course, Fort Myers, FL
June 20, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Healthcare Workers
Florida Nurse’s Association, Naples, FL
May 10, 2012
• Recognizing the Romance and Red Flags
Lifeline Family Center, Fort Myers, FL
May 9, 2012
• Sex Trafficking: Recognizing the Signs and Women's Self-Defense
With Sargent Cindy Grey, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
April 12, 2012
• Recruited and Trafficked as a College Student
Florida Gulf Coast University, Eagles Against Modern Day Slavery, Fort Myers, FL
March 14, 2012
JULIE TAYLOR SHEMATZ
PROFILE SUMMARY
2005 – present Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries, Inc. Fort Myers, FL
Founder and Executive Director
• 17+ years working with victims of commercialized sexual exploitation
• Strategic outreach, advocacy and community collaboration
• Services provided to over 600 victims and survivors
• Event, fund raising, and volunteer coordination
• Program and curriculum development
• Speaker, educator, trainer, consultant
• Non-profit and 501(c) 3 administrative management
• Grant writer: Awarded 2010 Department of Health and Human Services Capacity Building Grant
• Website and social networking development and maintenance
January 2013 - April 2013 Eye of a Horse Equine Education Center St. Cloud, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University Intern in Mental Health Counseling Program
• Assist clients through equine psychotherapy, equine therapy & equine assisted learning
• Individual, group & couples treatment for autism, aspbergers, sexual trauma, PTSD, ADD, ADHD, & Adjustment, Borderline Personality, Conduct, & Bipolar Disorders
May 2011 – May 2013 The Salvation Army Fort Myers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University Intern in Mental Health Counseling Program
• Assist clients dealing with homelessness, addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting, and marital problems, crisis management, problems with self esteem, and issues related with mental and emotional health
• Counsel clients individually to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
• Assessment and development of treatment plans
• Evaluate effectiveness of clients’ progress in resolving problems and moving towards defined objectives
• Referral to community resources or to specialists
• Development of response protocols and services for victims of sex trafficking
• Outstanding supervision evaluation
OTHER EXPERIENCE
• Artist and Art Instructor: Fine art production, all age and skill levels
• Horsemanship
• Coach: High School Varsity coed track, swimming and diving
• Athlete: Purdue University Women’s Track Team
• Physical and nutritional trainer
• Computer literacy in Apple and PC’s
EDUCATION
• Master of Arts Degree, Mental Health Counseling, 2013, 4.0 GPA
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
• Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, 2001, Indiana University/Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
• Art Education K-12, Fine Arts and Visual Communication Design, Minor in Learning Disabilities
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1984-1985, 1992-1996
• Cosmetology Degree, 1985, Lafayette Beauty Academy, Lafayette, IN
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
• Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Certification Training
Professional Association of Therapuetic Horsemanship
Marion Therapuetic Riding Association, Ocala, FL, February 2013
• Eye of a Horse Graduate Psychology Student Workshop
Dr. Sandra Wise, Equine Education Center, St. Cloud, FL, November 4, 2012
• The Efficacy, Effectiveness and Dissemination of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
Edna B. Fau, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, February 24, 2012
• Psychological & Neurophysiological Effects of Anxiety
Wayne Eastlack, PhD, Cross Country Education, November 15, 2011
• Moral Reconation Therapy
Batia Gold, LMHC, The Salvation Army, November 14, 2011
• Stolen Childhoods: Understanding the Sexual Exploitation of America’s Children
Alesia Adams, Salvation Army, June 14, 2011
• Solution Focused and Narrative Therapies
Dr. Mark. S. Smith, Barry University, Fort Myers, FL, May 26, 2011
• Victims Issues: Through the Eyes of Victims Conference
Birmingham, AL, April 7-8, 2011
• DSM Diagnosis and Clinical Practice: Current Principles and a Preview of Coming Attractions (DSM-5)
Florida Gulf Coast University, February 26, 2011
• Human Trafficking Training on Intervention/Investigation and Rehabilitation
Brad Dennis, KLAAS Kids Foundation, October 29, 2010
• 7th Annual Human Trafficking, Prostitution and Sex Work Conference
University of Toledo Ohio, October 6-8, 2010
• Emotional Manipulation: Understanding Manipulators and Helping Their Victims
Dr. Jim Fogarty, Cross Country Education, September 17, 2010
• Building Great Boards
Southeastern Network, July 19 and August 30, 2010
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Blue Campaign
Alice Hill, July 22, 2010
• Youth Suicide Prevention
United Way and The Jason Foundation, Inc., July 21, 2010
• Grant Writing
Southeastern Network, June 23, 2010
• Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Department of Health and Human Services, June 15, 2010
• Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking
Linda Smith, Shared Hope International, August 9, 2009
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS PRESENTED
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Southwest Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL
November 8, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™ Operation’s Model
Human Trafficking Conference, College Road Baptist Church, Ocala, FL
October 6, 2012
• Human Trafficking, Sex Trafficking, and Beauty From Ashes™
Abolition Night, Next Level Church, Ocala, FL
September 26, 2012
• Beauty From Ashes National Sex Industry OutREACH & AfterCARE Training
Barry University, Fort Myers, FL
July 26 – 28, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Beauty From Ashes™ Ministries
Florida Gulf Coast University, Human Sexuality Master’s Level Course, Fort Myers, FL
June 20, 2012
• Human Trafficking and Healthcare Workers
Florida Nurse’s Association, Naples, FL
May 10, 2012
• Recognizing the Romance and Red Flags
Lifeline Family Center, Fort Myers, FL
May 9, 2012
• Sex Trafficking: Recognizing the Signs and Women's Self-Defense
With Sargent Cindy Grey, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
April 12, 2012
• Recruited and Trafficked as a College Student
Florida Gulf Coast University, Eagles Against Modern Day Slavery, Fort Myers, FL
March 14, 2012