About Avodah

The Story of our logo

Alluding to its uses in the Bible, the lavender hyssop symbolizes God’s promises being fulfilled and carried to fruition through our work.

The broken “O” symbolizes the chains of trafficking being broken and no longer holding binding power over those we serve.

The Avodah Collective was founded in response to a call to serve those who are rescued from the dark evils of sex-trafficking

Out of Darkness

Called to Mission

The Avodah Team

Keenan Fitzpatrick

Keenan oversees the mission, vision, and growth of Avodah. Keenan and his wife, Brianna, founded Avodah through years of prayer after Keenan was introduced to the problem of sex-trafficking during his college years. Keenan spent time in the anti-trafficking rescue work, where he saw the need for a long-term restoration for survivors.

Executive Director

Alexandra Tilton

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Director of Operations

Lyss oversees the trauma-informed care training for staff and religious sisters, and the therapeutic resources used in Avodah homes. Lyss is a licensed counselor and has experience in both private practice and group-home settings.

Lyss de la Torre

Clinical Director

Chelsey Buckley

Program Director, Avodah Boston

Chelsey oversees programming at the Avodah Boston Villa. Prior to Avodah, Chelsey served as a rehousing coordinator and mentor at Amirah. As a survivor of trafficking, Chelsey continues to share her story as a speaker and mentor.

Summer oversees programming at the Avodah Denver Villa. Summer has over three years of experience working with survivors of trauma, most recently working with Marisol Services in Denver.