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Mission
INTERVENTION: worthy squared advocates for those who have been exploited through commercial sex, or sex trafficking, so they may reclaim their dignity and self-worth. Our team compassionately guides and mentors survivors as they discover true FREEDOM and the faith to dream again.
PREVENTION: We believe the only way to eradicate commercial sexual exploitation, or sex trafficking, is to prevent it from happening in the first place. It must be stopped at the root, the source. The child victim today becomes the adult victim needing intervention tomorrow. We believe through education and awareness training it is possible to STOP the GROOMING, and eventual sexual exploitation, of our children and youth.
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Leadership
Kathryn Guthrie
Founder
Victim/Survivor Advocate
Kathryn Guthrie has always had a heart for the “underdog”. As early as elementary school she can recall defending the kid everyone picked on- to the point of spending time in the principal’s office for her “intervention” efforts.
In 2008, Kathryn spent two months in Vietnam finalizing the adoption of her daughter. While there, she saw firsthand the devastation of commercial sexual exploitation, or sex trafficking. Once home, she began researching the issue. Kathryn quickly discovered that human trafficking, specifically sex trafficking, was also a sad reality in the U.S., including in her home state of Alabama. This form of modern-day slavery spoke to her heart and a lit a fire of outrage in her spirit.
Kathryn began volunteering with Redeem, an anti sex trafficking organization based in Columbus, GA. There was a need for this type of organization in Alabama and the decision was made to launch Redeem Alabama in January 2017 where Kathryn served as Director until December 2020. In March of 2021 Kathryn founded worthy2 (worthy squared), a ministry dedicated to advocating for those who have been exploited through commercial sex or sex trafficking. God’s purpose was clear- walk alongside survivors on their journey to true freedom and advocate to break the chains of modern-day slavery…become an ABOLITIONIST.
Sara Riesing
Executive Director
Sara Riesing is the Executive Director of worthy2, where she leads the organization's mission to prevent sex trafficking through education, community engagement, and strategic advocacy. In this role, Sara oversees organizational development, program implementation, stakeholder relationships, and the advancement of worthy2's Prevention and Awareness initiatives across the state.
Sara brings a deep commitment to victim advocacy and extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and community outreach. Prior to joining worthy2, she served as the Outreach Coordinator for Georgia's statewide victim service agency dedicated to child victims of sex trafficking. There, she played a key role in building partnerships, raising awareness, and expanding access to critical services. She also volunteered with a partner organization supporting adult survivors of sex trafficking in Atlanta, further solidifying her passion for this work.
Earlier in her career, Sara gained valuable experience in public engagement, event management, and media relations. She served as Events Coordinator for the City of Kennesaw, GA, where she produced community events, including the museum's most successful program in its 44-year history. She also worked with Atlanta's premier Christian radio station, The Fish, where she helped produce Celebrate Freedom - the largest one-day, free, outdoor Christian music festival in the nation.
Sara holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a focus in Public Relations and a Minor in Business Law from Kennesaw State University.
At worthy2, Sara leverages her diverse background in communications, public engagement, and survivor advocacy to lead impactful prevention work. She is driven by the belief that through education and collective action, we can eradicate sex trafficking from our state.
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