A special message from Iliana Canals, a survivor of human trafficking and passionate member of our Board of Directors.
ABOUT GLORY HOUSE
Serving Survivors –
One Heart at a Time
When we opened our doors in 2011, we were committed to providing long-term restoration to those affected by human trafficking. Survivors of sex trafficking are brilliant, strong, and capable of a future filled with possibilities. However, encouraging a survivor to become healthy enough to recognize that future often takes years of hard work and dedication. We want each woman to find and follow Christ into the abundant life He has prepared for her.
HOW WE HELP
We serve survivors with three key programs:
HEALING JOURNEY
Residential Living (2025)
Our residential home is a safe haven for adult female survivors with dedicated staff and a full year of support – each woman is given the time and resources needed to address the root cause of their trauma.
THE ULTIMATE GOAL
Independent Living
Through our Independent Living Program, our team provides specialized care coordination and wraparound services to survivors who are living on their own and seeking a life of freedom and healing
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Outreach Fund
Our outreach fund provides one-time emergency financial assistance to survivors who are in and out of our program, who face financial crises such as job loss. This emergency assistance helps cover rent, utilities, or personal needs, preventing them from returning to the bondage of exploitation.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Dedicated to Restoring Lives
GEORGIA DOWNEY
Chief Executive Officer
Our Board
MARIA VADIA
Founder and Chairman
MARLENE RIESCO
Board-Chair Member
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Marlene is passionate about sharing the love of Christ and restoring women to the dignity of being a daughter of the King. For fifteen years Marlene has walked along side and mentored girls and young women as they grow closer to Jesus by putting scripture into everyday practice. Marlene served for six years as President of the Board of Directors of Touching Miami with Love, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering children, youth, and adults in Overtown and West Homestead.
SUSIE LAMIGUEIRO
Board Member
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Susie Lamigueiro has more than 20 years of experience working in the Theater, Film and Television industry. Her passion is Jesus, and her heart’s desire is to serve and bring God’s Kingdom purpose to the earth though prayer, intersession and action. Susie is honored to serve as a Board member for Glory House of Miami, a crucial and needed ministry in and through Miami and South Florida’s communities.
CHRISTINA OLIVO
Board Member
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Christina is an attorney and focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. Her experience includes product liability, employment, financial services, and international litigation. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, Christina has been recognized in Best Lawyers’ “Ones to Watch” list since 2021. Christina calls Miami home and earned her undergraduate degree from Florida International University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
ILIANA CANALS
Board Member
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Iliana is a paralegal with over 20 years of experience as a paralegal. Iliana holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and an intern license for private investigators. However, her true passion lies in rescuing and restoring survivors of human trafficking. It all began in 2018 when she started working as a caregiver at Glory House. Her time spent with survivors of human trafficking ignited a new sense of purpose within her. She soon realized that human trafficking was prevalent within her own country, and her passion for helping survivors grew even stronger. Iliana’s love for encouraging others has led her to support and dedicate her time to different areas within Glory House.
Rosemary Guilfoyle
Board Member
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Rosemary Guilfoyle is a dedicated Wealth Advisor at Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables, where she began her tenure in February 2024. With a solid foundation in the financial industry since 2011, she has honed her expertise in financial planning, investment strategy, and client services, making her a trusted advisor in the community.
Rosemary’s approach to financial advising is deeply influenced by her deep appreciation for client advocacy, empathetic listening, and the importance of crafting personalized solutions. She prioritizes understanding her clients’ unique needs and goals, striving to build lasting relationships and guide them toward financial independence and security.
Rosemary’s educational background is as distinguished as her professional one. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Spanish and minoring in International Finance. This unique combination of language skills and financial acumen enables her to navigate the complexities of the global financial market with ease, offering her clients well-rounded and insightful advisory services.
HELP US BRING HOPE
Our In-House Services and Wraparound Support
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Emergency Assistance
Supports survivors with rental assistance, transportation, and basic needs.
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Job Training & Placement
Resume building, interview prep, and job placement in safe, supportive environments.
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Housing Assistance
We work with local housing providers and landlords to help survivors foster independence.
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Financial Literacy
Our Financial Freedom pathway supports survivors looking to pay off debt, maintain a monthly budget, create savings goals and meet strategic long-term financial goals for their future.
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Care Coordination
Our dedicated care coaches meet weekly with survivors to assess emotional, financial, and spiritual goals. We partner with local counseling centers to ensure each survivor attends weekly sessions with a licensed therapist specializing in trauma recovery.
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Wraparound Services
Other wraparound support services include, but are not limited to: Educational, Legal, Medical, Time Management and others.
Human trafficking can happen to anyone...
If you, or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking in Florida and requires immediate help, please contact the Florida Human Trafficking Hotline