A smiling middle-aged woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a black jacket, patterned blouse, and a gold necklace with a blue and white pendant, against a gray background.

Consuela Harrison

Director of We Rise

Consuela (Sway) brings both lived and professional experience to her work. For the past eight years she have dedicated her career to supporting and advocating for youth who have experienced similar forms of exploitation and trauma.

Sway’s lived experience allows her to connect with young people on a deeper, more empathetic level while maintaining professional boundaries and trauma-informed care practices. She is committed to ongoing learning as language, policies, and the best practices continue to evolve, ensuring that her work remains relevant, informed, and effective.