How Nomi Network Helps Survivors of Human Trafficking with Diana Mao Kelly
Nov 13, 2025
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In honor of this month’s theme of gratitude, we’re sharing stories of those who have answered the call to serve others.
Joining me in this week’s episode of Dominate Your Day is Diana Mao Kelly, co-founder and president of Nomi Network, an organization that’s breaking the cycle of human trafficking by empowering women with job skills and economic opportunity. Nomi Network partners with communities in Cambodia, India, and the U.S. to train and employ survivors and those at risk of trafficking, helping them build stability, confidence, and independence.
Nomi’s approach focuses on the long-term — not just rescuing women, but equipping them for a sustainable future. Through workforce development, trauma-informed employer training, and community partnerships, Nomi Network creates real pathways out of exploitation and into meaningful careers. Diana shared how their programs have already impacted over 27,000 women, and how the ripple effect of one empowered woman can transform families and entire communities.
Our conversation was a powerful reminder that when we invest in people — especially those society has overlooked — we unlock their potential to change the world. To learn more or get involved, visit nominetwork.org.
Episode Minutes:
- Minute 3:00 — Pivotal Experience in Cambodia
- Minute 9:00 — Founding Nomi Network
- Minute 15:00 — Impact and Success Stories
- Minute 21:00 — Leadership and Personal Growth
Links + Resources from This Episode:
- Learn more about Nomi Network at nominetwork.org
- Get your copy of Dana’s new book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within
- Learn more about The Strengths Journal
About Diana Mao Kelly
Diana Mao Kelly is a dynamic leader at the forefront of the fight against human trafficking and workforce development. As President and Co-Founder of Nomi Network, she has raised and mobilized over $30 million to create economic opportunities for survivors and women at risk, forging powerful partnerships across the corporate, government, and social impact sectors.
A Presidential Leadership Scholar and New York Academy of Medicine Fellow, Diana's innovative approach has earned her numerous accolades, including the NYU Alumni Changemaker Award and the Texas Women's Foundation Young Leader Award. Her expertise has been instrumental in shaping policy, providing key recommendations to Congress.
Diana's thought leadership is regularly showcased at prestigious forums such as the United Nations, Bush Presidential Center, and Clinton Presidential Center. Her insights have been featured in prominent publications like Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and the Huffington Post.
With a Bachelor's in Business Economics and Chinese from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's in Public Administration from NYU Wagner, Diana combines academic rigor with real-world impact. Her work exemplifies a relentless commitment to breaking generational cycles of slavery and empowering vulnerable populations through economic agency and workforce development.
About Nomi Network
The mission of Nomi Network is to end human trafficking by creating pathways to safe employment, empowering women and girls to break cycles of slavery in their families and communities.
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