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Monday, September 21, 2015

GWS Event October 1: Erin Giles - ACS APPROVED!

Erin Giles, the founder of End Sex Trafficking Day, is coming to campus Thursday, October 1! She will be speaking in the Connelly Cinema at 5 PM. This event is ACS APPROVED!

From food stamps to freedom fighter, Erin Giles is going to be talking about how keeping it real and getting uncomfortable is the jumping off point to doing something that inspires change.

You will learn:
1. How she started EST Day and how her biggest vulnerability became her biggest turning point.
2. Why NO excuse should hold you back from inspiring change.
3. That we’re all leaders and why being vulnerable attracts followers
4. How you can stand up for freedom with Erin

Bio:

Erin Giles started End Sex Trafficking Day in 2012 while on food stamps. She’s passionate about inspiring change and standing up for freedom. She’s been seen on USA Today, Marie Claire, Inc., and spoke at TEDx about her work with EST Day. You can find her online at eringiles.com and instagram at erinmgiles.

Check out the flyer below for all of the information on this important event!

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