Trudy Jacobson Presents:
Kara Smith–DeliverFund
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery, and it’s happening everywhere—in every city and every state across the country. Kara Smith has dedicated her career to exposing and dismantling these criminal networks. As the Chief of Analytics at DeliverFund, a nonprofit private intelligence organization, she works relentlessly to provide law enforcement with cutting-edge methodologies, technology, and intelligence to track down traffickers and bring them to justice.
Kara’s expertise in analyzing digital footprints, identifying patterns, and leveraging intelligence has made her one of the most formidable forces in the fight against human trafficking. She is so skilled in her work that a DeliverFund donor appropriately nicknamed her “The Huntress” after witnessing how she meticulously hunts down traffickers.
Her fight is personal. She cannot stand to see bad people exploiting others, and she believes they must be held accountable for their actions. But beyond her analytical skills and relentless pursuit of justice, Kara is also a mother. Her mission extends beyond her professional life—she wants to make the world a safer place for the next generation.
The reality of human trafficking is terrifying, and Kara warns that traffickers are not always the shadowy figures we imagine. They are manipulative, patient predators who groom their victims—often young girls on social media—by learning their vulnerabilities and pretending to be their friend, mentor, or even romantic partner. Traffickers could be anyone: a coach, a friend of a friend, or even a family member. Kara’s work shines a light on these dark realities, equipping law enforcement with the tools they need to cut off these criminal enterprises at the source.
For Kara, the most rewarding part of her job isn’t just seeing traffickers put behind bars—it’s knowing that survivors are getting the justice they deserve and that future victims are being protected. She urges those who want to make a difference to support DeliverFund, as their work ensures law enforcement has the resources and training necessary to take down traffickers.
Her advice for women? Never let anyone tell you “no.” Passionate women are a force to be reckoned with, and Kara embodies that truth every day.
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