About

Amber Fatheree

Director of Development

Maty Satuye

Bilingual Case Manager

Maty has 10+ years of experience serving communities, advocating for, and supporting underserved and marginalized individuals and families. She believes in fostering a community where seeking support is normalized, recognizing that most individuals and families experience challenges. She is passionate about empowering others through education and supportive guidance, helping individuals break cycles and overcome barriers. With a strong focus on family and self-awareness, she values both the energy of a full house filled with loved ones and the solitude needed for reflection on her goals and accomplishments.

Melissa Melendez

Operations Manager

As a first-generation immigrant, Melissa values resilience, adaptability, and growth—qualities that shape both her leadership style and work ethic. With over a decade of experience across front- and back-of-house environments, she brings a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to building strong systems, with a particular appreciation for operations structure and compliance. Melissa enjoys being part of mission-driven work that gives back to the community and supports meaningful, behind-the-scenes impact. In her free time, she recharges by taking road trips with her husband and their fur baby, exploring beaches, mountains, and everything in between.

Timeka Walker

Chief Executive Officer

Master of Social Work, University of Houston | Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Houston| Non-Profit Leadership Alliance | Executive Leadership Certification at Rice University | FBI Citizens Academy

Timeka Walker is an innovative leader with over 20 years in nonprofit leadership. Timeka is dedicated to serving the most vulnerable and marginalized in our society to bring dignity and love to each individual. Before joining the fight to end human trafficking, Timeka worked with vulnerable youth, HIV positive homeless men and women, and those suffering from mental illness. Throughout her career Timeka has served in various leadership roles in programs, operations, administration, and finance.

Joining UAHT in 2015, Timeka passionately leads the organization in its efforts to offer trauma-informed programming and serving as a unifying force for the anti-human trafficking movement.

Timeka received her Licensed Master of Social Work from the University of Houston and holds an Executive Leadership Certification from Rice University.

Titus Benton

Chief of Staff

M.A. in Historical Theology Lincoln Christian University | B.A. in Biblical Studies & Student Ministry Saint Louis Christian College | Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Certification

Titus Benton has served United Against Human Trafficking since 2021. Hired as the Chief Operating Officer, he also served as the Chief Operating & People Officer before being named to the Chief of Staff role in May of 2024. A Missouri native, Titus Benton has spent his entire career inspiring and facilitating growth in organizations and communities. With twenty years of leadership experience in pastoral and nonprofit work, an expertise in communications, and a passion for people, Titus’ core values in life are peace, curiosity, and courage. Since moving to Texas in 2011, Titus has grown to love Houston for the rich diversity, incredible restaurants, and friendly people. In his free time he loves to read, listen to country  music, and lose at chess.

Au’Vonnie Alexander

Director of Administration & Compliance

Master of Arts in Sociology, Texas Southern University; Bachelor of Science in Communication, Fresno State University

Au’Vonnie’s optimism for motivating, inspiring, and uplifting those in under-served communities is what led her to UAHT. Her passion, drive, and commitment focus not only on herself but on those around her. An Oakland native with over 10 years experience working in many populations through education, mentoring, outreach, and advocacy, Au’Vonnie commits her career to advance those in all demographics, establishing relationships to build partnerships, and creating new programs to provide incomparable visualizations of fighting so all may live free.

Nate Arneson

National Pathway Manager

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Minnesota—Moorhead

Aspiring to see a sustainable and unified effort to fight human trafficking, Nate manages the The Pathway, a secure, online referral database for individuals who have experienced human trafficking. Nate brings his experience with nurturing inter-agency relationships in Guatemala to facilitate a culture of collaboration within the coalition and analyze our needs as a unified voice to fight this crime at a macro level. His passion for building partnerships ensures that our communities within and external to Houston are ready to address those needs and assist survivors from identification to restoration.

Bailey Anderson

External Affairs Manager

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – Louisiana Tech University; Juris Doctorate & Doctorate of Comparative Law – Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert School of Law

Barred in the State of Louisiana, 2022

Bailey is a Southwest Louisiana native. Her passion for human trafficking and domestic abuse survivors has been and is her driving force in her education and career endeavors. Bailey’s legal experience ranges from drafting legislation to filing protective orders and custody suits for abuse survivors. Her lifelong goal is to make people’s world a safer place in hopes that they can live in full autonomy and create an abundant, free life for themselves and loved ones. Her dream is to move toward creating diverse, safe, and unified communities for all—a community where systemically underprivilege individuals have a voice.

Bailey enjoys painting (murals & acrylics), practicing herbalism, camping, studying esoteric topics, and traveling with her partner.

Dalton Taylor Johnson

Prevention & Outreach Manager

Bachelor of Social Work, University of Houston-Clear Lake

Taylor has been in the fight against human trafficking since 2019. As the overlap between various systems of oppression made themselves more evident in his life, he dedicated himself to inspiring change in every sphere of life – every individual relationship, every community, and our culture as a whole. Taylor approaches identifying human trafficking situations and preventing exploitation by inviting and empowering those he serves to explore new ways of thinking and being. Taylor is committed to fighting against trafficking by using his expertise to encouraging men and boys to walk alongside UAHT as we inch closer to a vision of a better world: a world without exploitation and gender-based violence.

Taylor is in love with philosophy, can talk about music for hours and comes well-equipped with more than enough terrible dad jokes.

Taylor Woodruff

Prevention & Outreach Manager

Bachelor of Criminal Justice, Sam Houston State University| International Justice Fellows

A native of Houston, Texas. Taylor Woodruff’s experience ranges from overseeing and managing Houston’s 24/7 trafficking hotline, developing, and implementing community engagement strategy for trafficking organizations in Houston.

Taylor enjoys catching up on his ever-growing reading list, listening to Bob Dylan, and taking advantage of Houston’s art and museum scene.

Anansia Redmon

Case Manager

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Prairie View A&M University| Licenses Real Estate Agent

A native of Houston, Texas. With 10 years of case management experience, Anansia prides herself on being skilled when it comes to delivering services, advocating for the vulnerable, and building community partnerships. By joining UAHT Anansia hopes to be a contribution by continuing to deliver services to clients and empowering them to live their best life.

Anansia enjoys spending time with her 2 children, learning new things, eating, and traveling. Anansia also enjoys showing properties to potential homeowners on the weekends.

RHONDA R. HOLMES

Director of Programs

Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing, University of Phoenix

With over 20 years of experience, Houston native, Rhonda Holmes has mentored more than 700 young people. She gives young voices a platform for action and activism. As a community organizer, Rhonda plans impactful events for vulnerable communities, creating opportunities to make a real difference. Rhonda spearheads initiatives that continue to touch countless lives. Her dedication has made a lasting impact on youth, parents, and senior citizens across Houston. Her love for superheroes truly reflects the champion she is for the underserved community.

Rhonda enjoys her three little humans that she has the privilege to love on, meaningful conversations, building relationships and lots of good food.

anthony Hernandez

Collaboration Manager

Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville

Anthony is thrilled to be at UAHT! He is a fourth-generation Texan who loves golf, pro wrestling, and hanging out with his anxious little chiweenie, Bumi. When he is not working, you can probably find him making unnecessary trips to Buc-ee’s, trying (and failing) to keep his plants alive, getting way too excited about the H-E-B Weekly Meal Deal, or rotting in bed while doomscrolling. He also recently bought his grandma’s old house and has slowly been fixing it up, learning the joys and struggles of homeownership along the way. He loves to cook—sometimes going all out, sometimes just throwing things in a pan and hoping for the best. More than anything, he enjoys meeting new people, sharing a laugh, and building connections.

WAYNE MAGEE

Accounting Manager

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting – Grambling State University

Wayne Magee is a Southeast Louisiana native but has been a Texan for several decades. Wayne began serving UAHT in the role of Accounting Manager in 2025. He has spent most of his career in finance leadership roles in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors and enjoys collaborating cross-functionally with teams to ensure all desired and required outcomes are achieved. Although he is working in the background and is not working directly with the underserved and marginalized populations and communities served by UAHT, he is passionate about ensuring that their needs are being met.

When he is not working, Wayne enjoys relaxing to the sounds of smooth jazz, old school rhythm and blues, and other genres of music. He also enjoys cycling and the great outdoors and meeting new people and learning about different cultures. He loves satisfying his palate with some delicious soul food, seafood, Mexican and Chinese foods, and trying other cuisines he has not tried before.

danyele schmidt

Grants Manager

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Danyele brings more than 15 years of experience leading and supporting grant-funded programs that strengthen children, families, and communities. Her work focuses on translating funding into effective, trauma-informed services through strong program design, data-driven outcomes, and responsible fiscal oversight. Danyele is committed to advancing UAHT’s mission by building sustainable programs, stewarding funder partnerships, and ensuring resources are used to create meaningful, long-term impact for those affected by exploitation.

Outside of work, Danyele enjoys traveling and exploring new places, spending time at the beach, and reading. She values time with her family and dogs and appreciates the balance these moments bring to her work.

kattia Espinoza

Community Program Manager

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education – Austin Community College

With a background in early childhood education and operations management for an e-commerce company, Kattia brings both creativity and organization to her work. She is passionate about making a meaningful impact in her community and supporting the incredible work that United Against Human Trafficking has carried out for the past 20 years.

Outside of work, Kattia enjoys live music, crafting, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Loki.