Our Founder & Team
Tiana Sharifi is internationally recognized as a Canadian expert in the field of anti-sexual exploitation and human trafficking, boasting over a decade of direct experience. Tiana began her career providing educational workshops on human trafficking and soon after, began working with youth victims of sexual exploitation and adult women victims of gender violence and human trafficking.
With a background in Psychology and Counseling, she has consistently approached all forms of sexual exploitation through an understanding of human behavior and root causes. Tiana's commitment to accessibility to the broader public is evident in her approach, which addresses root causes, such as consent and addressing vulnerabilities through a light-hearted perspective.
Our founder
Tiana Sharifi
Founding Sexual Exploitation Education (SEE), Tiana envisioned bridging gaps in prevention by tackling root causes with a gentle touch. In 2023, SEE evolved into the Exploitation Education Institute, expanding its reach and impact.
As both a seasoned professional and a mother, Tiana has dedicated her life to combating child and youth sexual exploitation, online exploitation, and gender-based violence.
Tiana’s experience include:
Conferences
Keynote for the Canadian Sexual Exploitation Summit teacher’s training
Anti-Trafficking Youth Symposium
Gathering Our Voices Indigenous Youth Conference
International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference
Colorado State School District Conference
RESET: Sexual Exploitation Training and Awareness Conference
Consulting and Advocacy
United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery
Members of the Canadian Parliament
International Cybercrime Research Institute
Ally Global Foundation
Indigenous Perspectives Society
Training
B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
B.C. Ministry of Education
Colorado State School District Safety Staff
Canada wide RCMP law enforcement
Meet our team
Kennedy Strukoff
SEE Educator
Haylee O'Doherty
SEE Educator
Michael Taylor
Educational Advisor