The 3rd Annual Freedom to Flourish Gala
Presented by Mira Vista Aviation
Freedom to Flourish is an evening of purpose and possibility, gathering the community in Santa Barbara to celebrate precious lives impacted through the Strategic Alliance to Fight Exploitation (SAFE) Santa Barbara County and the progress made in our unified fight against human trafficking and exploitation.
Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated evening, and have the opportunity to hear from Alia Azariah - a survivor, now working at a national level to combat the sexual exploitation of children, and advance survivor aftercare.
Guests will have the opportunity to support trafficking survivors in Santa Barbara County, and the local organizations that walk alongside them and work to prevent future abuse.
Themed in formal florals, this elegant evening in bloom honors the resilience of survivors and their potential to flourish, with the safety and support made possible through supporters.
Expect a live auction chalked full of luxury items and experiences donated by beloved local businesses, and beautiful surprises throughout.
Keynote Speaker, Alia Azariah
Alia Azariah is a nationally recognized expert in human trafficking, the commercial sexual exploitation of children and survivor aftercare.
A survivor herself, she brings both lived experience and professional expertise to shape survivor-centered services, training, and policy.
She serves as Director of Collective Impact at Safe House Project, where she leads national efforts to strengthen standards of care and expand effective services for survivors.
Alia has trained more than 250,000 professionals nationwide and advises public systems, service providers, and leaders on best practices in caring for survivors.
Her work includes speaking at the U.S. Capitol, testifying before the UK Parliament, and serving as an expert witness in trafficking-related cases.
In 2025, she was selected for the Obama Leaders USA Program 2025–26 cohort, as a national leader driving innovative social change.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
5:30 pm
La Cumbre Country Club
4015 Via Laguna
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Formal Floral Attire