Episode 152: Melissa Kaiser
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We are welcoming back a friend and fellow advocate in this field, Melissa Kaiser with MelKaiConsulting (https://melkaiconsulting.com/).
Melissa Kaiser is a licensed social worker with specialized expertise in anti-human trafficking efforts, multi-disciplinary team development, and addressing secondary traumatic stress and officer wellness. She has dedicated her career to advocating for victims and survivors, strengthening system responses, and equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to create meaningful change in their communities.
With over 15 years of experience in social work, Melissa has worked in direct services, policy development, and large-scale training initiatives. She brings a wealth of knowledge as a certified trainer in Green Dot, Compassion Fatigue, GEMS, Stand to Protect, My Life My Choice, and SHARP. Additionally, she has received specialized training in Child Welfare and Safe Zone, further enhancing her ability to work with vulnerable populations.
Melissa currently serves as the Director of Advocacy for the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF), where she plays a key role in supporting law enforcement, service providers, and communities in their efforts to protect children from exploitation and trafficking. In addition to this role, she is a member of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s (NCMEC) Family Advocacy Network, working alongside professionals who assist families of missing children.
Her career has included various contracts and collaborations with national and international organizations, reflecting her deep expertise and commitment to the field. She maintains or has previously held contracts with:
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Our Rescue
National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC)
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
Melissa’s diverse background includes case management and crisis response for human trafficking victims and survivors, as well as work in treatment foster care, youth homelessness, victim/witness programming, prevention education, psychiatric services, and addiction treatment. Each of these roles has shaped her understanding of trauma, resilience, and the critical need for multi-disciplinary collaboration to effectively support survivors.
