Doraina Rochford was born and raised in Brooklyn. She is a survivor of substance abuse, sex trafficking, physical, emotional psychological and sexual abuse. Thriving over generation abuse and trauma, she went back to school for her GED and then became a credentialed substance abuse counselor and licensed chaplain. Doraina is an alumni Survivor Leader and current Survivor Advisory Board member at Sanctuary for Families, one of the largest gender-based violence organization in New York City, where she works with survivors, informing policy within the agency and increasing community awareness on gender-based violence and human trafficking.