MILTON, FL, May 21, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Alicia Tappan has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Alicia Tappan is a distinguished professional who has served as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Survivor Led Solutions since 2023. In this role, she has been instrumental in developing curriculum programming for survivors and creating consulting contracts with organizations that provide residential care. Her responsibilities include designing workshops, handling grant writing and fundraising efforts, and serving as the event coordinator for the organization's annual Because I Wore This awareness event. Additionally, Alicia provides training for law enforcement, first responders, teachers, and counselors, showcasing her expertise in education and training.

Alicia Tappan is a survivor leader of sex trafficking, and she draws upon her story to inspire and empower others. She is passionate about public speaking and values the opportunity to conduct training sessions that make a meaningful impact. Currently, she is working on launching a groundbreaking Global Survivor Leader Certification program designed to address critical needs within communities, showcasing her innovative and solution-oriented approach. In addition, she is building a jail re-entry program to coordinate comprehensive wraparound services for women-identifying individuals in jails. This initiative reflects her commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and creating pathways for empowerment and rehabilitation, further solidifying her dedication to driving meaningful change in her community.

Alicia Tappan's academic achievements have played a significant role in her success. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in Forensic Psychology from Walden University, a Master of Arts in International Psychology from The Chicago School in 2013, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Florida in 2009. She holds Reiki practitioner and yoga instructor certifications from the Samadhi Center for Yoga.

Her contributions extend beyond her professional roles. She is a national public speaker, the founder of the Global Survivor Leader Certification Program, and the author of Brave Girl Diaries. Her accolades include being named Survivor of the Year by Attorney General Ashley Moody in 2019 and receiving Scarlett Magazine's Women of the Year for Motivational Speaker of the Year award in 2024 and 2025.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Alicia Tappan is deeply committed to civic engagement. She is a hired consultant and trainer for Waterfront Rescue Mission, Lakeview Center, Escambia County Jail, and several others. She is actively involved with several industry-related organizations, such as United Ministries, Santa Rosa County Jail, Children's Home Society, Favor House and Opening Doors Northwest Florida. She serves as the Alumni Chapter President of the Eta Iota Eta Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and the 2024-2026 President of Pensacola Women's Alliance. She is a Storytelling Solutions of America member and a member of the Circuit One Human Trafficking Task Force. She has contributed to the Mount Saint Vincent and Johnson & Wales University lacrosse team pumpkin decorating event, Project Angel Heart meal bag decorating events, and Earth Day clean-ups since 2013. In 2014, she served as an outreach coordinator for a local congressional campaign. Her dedication to community service is further highlighted by her receipt of the Coach Mentor Award from the Pensacola Dream Center in 2018 and the George Washington Honor Medal in 2024.

The highlight of Alicia Tappan's career is her decision to independently establish and fund her organization, a significant milestone reflecting her determination and entrepreneurial spirit. She attributes her success to several key factors, beginning with the unwavering support of her husband, whom she considers her anchor, keeping her grounded and focused. She also credits her family for playing a vital role in her journey. Her education has provided her with the credibility needed to advance in her field, although she emphasizes that it does not solely define her abilities. On a broader level, Alicia Tappan acknowledges the importance of being part of a strong, supportive social community that embraces nonprofits and encourages survivor leadership. She recognizes her faith, family, and community as fundamental to her achievements, highlighting the collaborative foundation behind her success.

Her hobbies enrich Alicia Tappan's personal life and desire to be a "forever student." She is a loving wife and a devoted mother to three sons. She enjoys painting by numbers, writing, going to the beach, practicing yoga, and doing puzzles. Looking toward the future, she aspires to achieve several impactful goals. She plans to launch the groundbreaking Survivor Leader Certification Program and host the first-ever survivor leader convention to unite individuals with exceptional expertise to share knowledge and collaborate on building meaningful solutions. She also aims to develop a curriculum and a "train-the-trainer" model based on her soon-to-be-published professional memoir, Brave Girl Diaries, integrating her education, peer-reviewed evidence-based practices, and reflective elements. On a personal level, Alicia Tappan dreams of establishing a drop-in center in Northwest Florida that provides a safe and welcoming space for survivors to come forward and share their stories, get the services they need without re-exploitation or victimization.

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