The Stop Trafficking Project® specific solutions currently include awareness, education, and prevention in the USA. We are actively and aggressively involved in working toward an innovative and collaborative effort to end domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) before it starts via our strategy called BeAlert®.
what we believe
Utilize the four strengths of communication, leadership, team development, and compassion to combat domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST).
To end domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) before it starts by disrupting the exploitation of vulnerability.
Collaboration with like-minded people and organizations is vital to accomplish more with less. Trusted relationships are highly valued.
The BeAlert® Strategy is our innovative effort to end domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) before it starts.
The BeAlert® Strategy works! As of December 2023, we have reached over 136,000 adults and over 104,000 students.
Our team offers BeAlert® Strategy presentations that are adaptable to students in grades K-12 and groups of all sizes in many settings and in various organizations.
For students, our presentations serve to educate and empower them to be safer with their online lives and to keep their friends and peers safer.
For other organizations and groups, we bring awareness, education, and solutions to combat the dangers of domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST).
We post regular awareness and educational updates on our social media pages.
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Russ Tuttle is the president and founder of The Stop Trafficking Project®. He uses his strengths of communication, leadership, team development, and compassion to end domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) before it starts by disrupting the exploitation of vulnerability. Russ is the creator and director of BeAlert®, which is the prevention and awareness strategy of The Stop Trafficking Project®.
Russ grew up for much of his childhood and teenage years in India. This created within him the drive to serve those who are unable to help themselves. Russ has over three decades in the not-for-profit world and serves The Stop Trafficking Project® as the visionary and primary communicator. Russ enjoys spending as much time as possible with his family and dog.
Stuart Clark is President and Owner of Blue River Plumbing, Inc. He oversees business development and strategic planning. He believes in actively constructing a culture in which our employees and business are at their best. Stuart is passionate about building relationships, providing insight for today and vision for tomorrow. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and baseball.
Brent Hildebrand is a Kansas native and grew up in a central Kansas farming community. He is proud of that heritage and the life values it provided. Brent has a passion for the mission of The Stop Trafficking Project® as he recognizes the vulnerabilities and risks to youth through inappropriate use of the internet and social media.
Brent holds degrees of B.A. in Microbiology from the University of Kansas, B.S. in Medical Technology from the KUMC School of Allied Sciences, and MBA from Rockhurst University. Brent’s primary career was in the pharmaceutical industry working in positions of increasing responsibility for The Upjohn Company, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Gilead Sciences. These included job responsibilities in Field Sales, Sales Management, Oncology Sales Training, Virology Learning & Development, and Managed Markets. Brent enjoys time with his family, oil painting, golf, and playing guitar in his leisure time.
Tricia Jacobson is a real estate investor and founder of 816Loved.org, a nonprofit committed to the development of disadvantaged teen girls. With more than 20 years of experience in finance, Tricia is passionate about empowering teen girls through financial literacy and providing them with the resources they need to thrive.
In addition to her career in real estate, finance, and child advocacy, Tricia is an author, speaker, and philanthropist. Tricia is an experienced board member, having served in many types of organizations, and brings a diverse perspective to The Stop Trafficking Project® board combining financial expertise, strategy, and nonprofit governance.
Tricia holds a Master of Finance from Stephens College and a Bachelor of Business from the University of Central Missouri. A native of Kansas City, her greatest passion is her faith and family. She is an avid cook, reader, and traveler.
Stacey Lareau is a certified BeAlert® presenter/facilitator with The Stop Trafficking Project®. She uses her strengths of communication, energy, and fun to combat domestic minor sex trafficking. Stacey’s decades of involvement with mission groups in her local Kansas City community, regionally in the Midwest and internationally gives her a global understanding of human exploitation. Her passion is to protect the vulnerable by educating and empowering our youth and by bringing awareness and action to parents and guardians; her goal is to change our culture for a better, stronger future.
Stacey’s joy comes from spending time with her family, sewing, sailing, and traveling by planes, trains, automobiles, and any way possible, around this big, beautiful world.
Ron Tuttle brings almost 30 years of experiences from living and working in India to this team. He knows first-hand the crisis of human trafficking from his years in India, and he is able to share that unique and highly valued perspective. He served in a long list of high-level leadership positions, and he was a key influencer through various academic positions including many years as a university professor. Ron is highly respected for his integrity and is sought after for advice based on his perspective and discernment. Ron holds a master’s degree in mission science and is the author of five books. He finds his greatest joy in his faith and his family.
September Trible has been actively engaged in the battle to combat domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST) and commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) since 2011. September is a visionary leader with a mission to see youth and communities become educated and empowered to prevent this horrific crime. Her passion for prevention and healing was first realized as a volunteer with Exodus Cry. September joined The Stop Trafficking Project® full time in 2018. She serves as a DMST Awareness and Prevention Specialist and is a certified BeAlert® Presenter and Trainer. September is a DMST survivor and a committed victim advocate who has over 210 documented hours of specialized trainings and certifications.
September is passionate about her faith! She and her husband have a blended family consisting of nine adult children and are blessed with over a dozen grandchildren!
Bekkah Hacke Aarnes worked alongside trafficking survivors both internationally and domestically for five years before making the decision to further her education in the social services field. Bekkah works as a social worker at a local hospital and appreciates every opportunity to walk alongside people as they reach for their goals and to share her passion for justice and compassion with others. This passion has led her to volunteer with The Stop Trafficking Project® to help keep our children safer and to provide tools to equip caring adults. In her free time, she enjoys time with her family, and loves to attend her church, run, bake, do puzzles, and spend time with friends.
Ronda Mills is deeply passionate about using her experience and education to make an impact in the lives of students and adults by supporting the mission of The Stop Trafficking Project®. She is a skilled writer, editor, and project manager with strong organizational and analytical abilities. Ronda is a Certified Legal Assistant, and she holds a Master’s in Teaching along with three subject endorsements.
For many years, Ronda has invested in the lives of students and young women; she is driven to help them grow and succeed. As time allows, she welcomes the opportunity to create and implement beautiful events which bring together her love of art, food, music, travel, and celebration. She will drop everything to talk about her faith and her family.
