Andi Buerger is a highly sought-after international speaker, author, and fearless advocate for the voiceless victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. She holds degrees in Business Administration and in law. Andi co-founded
Beulah’s Place with her husband, Ed, in 2008 which provided temporary shelter services to at-risk homeless teens for 14 years.
300+ teens were successfully rescued and assisted in Central Oregon- and many other areas. This success earned national recognition from members of Congress and other national leaders. In 2019, Andi founded
Voices Against Trafficking (VAT), a 501c3 nonprofit that speaks for those who cannot speak for themselves — those who become victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Andi herself survived seventeen years of unspeakable abuse and familial child trafficking. VAT advocates for the protection of every human’s rights regardless of race, gender, culture, or socio-economic status. VAT’s first edition book, Voices Against Trafficking-The Strength of Many Voices Speaking As One on
Amazon.com. A portion of proceeds for every book sold in any format also goes to victims of human trafficking. In January 2023, Andi launched Voices Of Courage Magazine in partnership with WOM Media. It is currently distributed nationally and internationally and has been accepted into the Library of Congress. The magazine honors everyday heroes who selflessly fight to protect human rights. These champions come from all walks of life to change their communities and the global community for the better. Andi has had successful careers in corporate training, public relations, education, media, and more. Her first book, A Fragile Thread of Hope - One Survivor’s Quest to Rescue, is available on
Amazon.com, with 45% of the net proceeds going to victims of child abuse and sex trafficking. Andi is regularly heard across the airwaves and on television podcasts, speaking in person whenever possible, including Capitol Hill, the FBI Academy, universities, churches, nonprofits, and organizations in the U.S. and abroad. By sharing her personal story as a victim of familial abuse and trafficking, Andi is creating greater awareness of human trafficking, child exploitation, and the devastating cost to the future of communities worldwide.
