IN THE MEDIA
Human Trafficking Surge In a Pandemic
Founder & Executive Director Izabel Olson discusses increase in human trafficking among minority communities with Chicago Tonight Latino Voices.
Forbes Brazil: The Woman Who Is Writing a New Chapter in Brazilian Soft Power
Social impact, emotional intelligence, aesthetics, and influence: the global rise of Izabel Olson
Paula Bezerra de Mello
2025 Salt And Light Coalition Radiate Gala
Dr. Izabel Olson outlines the importance of SALC's mission with a spoken word performance, accompanied & choreographed by Chicago's Joffrery Ballet.
Chicago nonprofit helps survivors of sex trafficking reclaim their lives
Salt & Light Coalition is a Chicago-based nonprofit empowering survivors of sex trafficking to heal and thrive. Since 2017, its volunteer-run, six-month empowerment program has helped women reclaim their lives through holistic healing, job training, and community support
Fox ChicagoNOW
Forbes Brazil: BrazilFoundation Celebra 25 Anos em Gala e Arrecada R$ 5 Milhões
Alongside co-chairs Andrea Dellal, Lady Ella Windsor, Izabel Olson, Juliana Souza and Suzana Pires, Chair Paula Bezerra de Mello epitomized the energy of the evening: a meeting in which luxury and purpose went hand in hand, reinforcing the idea that Brazilian philanthropy, when well organized, can mobilize resources, move hearts and transform destinies.
Redação Forbes
Local group helps survivors of human trafficking rebuild their lives
Dr. Izabel Olson is joined by Salt and Light Coalition leadership to discuss the outcomes of the program and their upcoming gala.
WGN9 Chicago
Salt and Light Coalition hosting "Reignite Gala" on Sept. 27
Salt and Light Coalition members joined CBS News Chicago to discuss the impact the program has had on their lives.
CBS Chicago
Who Told You That, Boo? (Overcoming Imposter Syndrome)
Dr. Izabel Olson speaks to Cohort 18 Thrivers at Salt and Light Coalition about overcoming imposter syndrome.
Salt & Light Coalition combats human trafficking head-on in Chicago
Izabel Olson, founder and executive director of the Salt & Light Coalition, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about their efforts to empower women and destroy the system of human trafficking in the city.
Chicago is a hub of sex trafficking
Here's what business can do to fight it.
By IZABEL OLSON