Tiana Sharifi

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Tiana Sharifi

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About Tiana Sharifi

Work and Mission

Tiana Sharifi is an internationally recognized Canadian expert in anti-sexual exploitation and human trafficking, with over a decade of experience leading prevention education initiatives across digital and in-person contexts. With a reach that spans millions of students, parents, educators, and professionals worldwide, Tiana uses her background in Psychology and Counselling to inform her leadership and shape practical, trauma-informed approaches to complex issues such as consent, vulnerability, and online harm.


As the Founder and CEO of the Center for Exploitation Education (ExEd), Tiana has developed a comprehensive, research-driven approach to tackling both in-person and digital exploitation. Her expertise has positioned the Center as a leading force in the field, sought after for policy development, curriculum creation, keynote presentations, international conferences, nationwide law enforcement training, and nonprofit consulting.


Her expertise has positioned the Center as a leading force in the field, sought after for policy development, curriculum creation, keynote presentations, international conferences, nationwide law enforcement training, and nonprofit consulting.

Examples of Tiana's professional work


  • Sources BC
  • Metro Vancouver Transit Police
  • Indigenous Perspectives Society
  • Encompass Support Services
  • Nesquai Wellness Centre
  • BC Ministry of Education
  • Ally Global Foundation
  • Anika Youth Services
  • Fraser Valley Aboriginal children and family services
  • North Shore Community Youth Services
  • Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
  • Public Safety Canada
  • Amelia Rising
  • Mamawai
  • Pegius Child and Family Services
  • State of Colorado Safe School Coordinators
  • RCMP Canada


  • Canadian School Board Association 
  • Canadian Sexual Exploitation Summit
  • Safer Schools Together Gangs and Gun Symposium
  • CSDSIP District Leaders
  • CASS Annual Learning Conference 
  • Anti Human Trafficking Youth Symposium (2023-2025)
  • International Social Justice and Human Trafficking Conference 
  • Human Trafficking Through an Indigenous Lens
  • RESET: Sexual Exploitation Training and Awareness Conference
  • F.R.E.E.: World Summit to End Human Trafficking 
  • CSDSIP Pro D District Principals
  • Canadian School Board Association Manitoba


  • TikTok Canada:
    Panel Speaker
  • International CyberCrime Research Centre:
    Researchco-authorship- The presence of human trafficking on escort websites 
  • Statistics Canada: Engagement on the Missing Persons Data Standards
  • United Nations: Roundtable on human trafficking
  • Members of Parliament: Speaking to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women from trafficking
  • The Prevention Project: Developed and scripted research-backed materials for a national prevention initiative, reaching 81 countries
  • Indigenous Perspectives Society:
    Customized training manual
  • BC Civil Liberties Association:
    Round table discussion regulating online sexual exploitation
  • Empowermen:
    Consulting to build sexual exploitation prevention programs


30 minutes with CBC News

Tiana Sharifi speaks on how parents should start the conversation of online safety with their kids.

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