About Us
Free Brands is a grassroots survivor-led nonprofit on a mission to create accessible pathways for survivors of trafficking and gender based violence to build wealth and thrive through entrepreneurship
Our Core Values
COLLABORATION
We create with survivors, not for survivors. We work alongside partners, donors, and communities to open new pathways for growth so we can all build lasting generational change.
INTEGRITY
We commit to ethical action in every decision and interaction. We center honesty, transparency, and care so survivors and supporters can trust the systems we build together.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We own our work and our impact. We follow through on commitments, measure our progress, and make data-informed decisions that strengthen our community.
RESPECT
We honor the lived experiences, strengths, and perspectives of everyone connected to our mission. We treat survivors, partners, and donors with dignity and care.
Meet The Team
Amanda Rodriquez
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
As a second-generation survivor, Amanda is painfully aware of the difficulties faced while shifting one’s paradigm from surviving to thriving. Yet, she is a strong believer in the innate resiliency within us all. Amanda’s silver lining became her purpose when she vowed to break the cycle of generational trauma and change the trajectory of future generations, for herself and others. Her honors research on the barriers that survivor entrepreneurs face continues to inform her efforts to create data-driven, survivor-centered solutions.
Jack Doran
CO-FOUNDER
Jack is excited to support people on the journey to healing. Feeling deeply moved by the realities of human trafficking, he realized a contribution to this fight was essential. Jack believes profoundly in this work and looks to creatively harness commerce to provide the necessary resources for this fight.
Mystiika JAE
secretary
Mystiika Jae, AMFT is the Executive Director of Spiritual Wellfare Inc., a national nonprofit fostering holistic and intergenerational healing for marginalized communities. As a somatic practitioner with over four years of experience, Mystiika integrates body-based practices, joy-centered healing, and community connection into spaces that address trauma and restore resilience. Their work bridges movement, creative expression, and rest as essential tools for both personal and collective liberation, with a deep commitment to supporting survivors and those on the frontlines of the anti-trafficking movement.
Denise Tomkinson
board member
Denise Tomkinson is a media powerhouse, marketing expert, and the founder of Deni Vision, a production company dedicated to ethical, authentic storytelling. A “thriver” herself, Denise combines her lived experience with high-level production expertise to empower others to tell their stories. She leverages her seasoned background, from covering the Oscars red carpet to managing podcast and film production planning, in creating impactful works like her stigma-breaking film, Cold World.
rob thompson
board member
Rob Thompson is the founder and CEO of Infoswell Media. Since 1999, he has helped organizations and companies develop their marketing and branding through web, digital media, print and video. In his work at Infoswell, he has led teams that have been responsible for building hundreds of websites and the implementation of brand development. More than his work with Infoswell, he is passionate about the work that he does in Haiti. In his entire life, he is most proud of his kids, Kaylee and Johnny, and prefers to spend time doing anything with them.