Hi, I am Audra. I am a survivor and a person in long term recovery. I am also the VP of Direct Services with Living in Freedom Together, Lift. Lift is a survivor-led nonprofit working to end the sex trade. I first became involved with Lift and Nikki Bell when I came to Worcester in 2015. This was the first time I truly felt accepted and found a support network. I lost a lot due to my addiction and destroyed relationships with loved ones. In learning about my disease and about my trauma from my time in the life, I am able to help women just like myself exit the life of prostitution.
I love spending time with my dog after work hiking at Boyton Park. I enjoy being present for my family and friends, and I am always up for an adventure.
Please tell us about your current career and what you love most about what you do?
VP of Direct Services. I love being able to give back and help someone realize that they too can exit and recover.
What is your favorite restaurant in Worcester, and what is your favorite dish?
Ciao Bella – Baked Haddock
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Greece, I have always wanted to go.
What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Revivalists
What is your best advice?
Be open-minded and kind.
What is one of the top three items on your Bucket List?
Fly a plane.
What current/former local business makes you the most nostalgic about Worcester?
Greendale Mall
Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative with whom would you love to have lunch? Why?
Elton John
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself still working with Lift fighting to end the sex trade.
What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you, even your friends or family.
I am very shy but play it off with my sense of humor.
What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safety, Peace, Family
If a motion picture was made of your life, what actor/actress would you choose to play you?
Julianne Moore
What is your favorite thing or something unique about Worcester?
I love all the green spaces and parks.
What is your favorite smell?
Mulch
Who inspires you to be better?
Nikki Bell and my son, Jacoby
