Management Staff
Dr. Lois Lee, Founder
Dr. Lois Lee is the world’s leading expert in rescuing child sex trafficking victims. As founder and president of Children of the Night—the only comprehensive program in North America devoted to saving children forced into prostitution — she has blazed a trail for social service providers, law enforcement, legislators, and researchers across the globe since 1979.
SONIA VENTURA, Vice President of Operations
In 2023, Sonia Ventura celebrated her 30th Anniversary with Children of the Night and was promoted to Vice President of Operations. Sonia is an indelible source of knowledge and leadership for Children of the Night. Sonia is responsible for overseeing all operations within Children of the Night including Case Management, USA and Global tutoring. She is also responsible for the development of AI for the expansion of global tutoring.
Support Staff
Kelly FLAHERTY, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Kelly Flaherty joined the Children of the Night team in early 2020 and is now the Administrative Director overseeing Human Resources, Accounting, and other general operations of the organization. She has a degree in Political Science from USC, and a diverse professional background featuring a variety of marketing, financial and management positions in entertainment, politics, culinary arts, and more.
Susan Douglas, Donor Database Manager
Susan is Children of the Night’s donor database manager and has over 2 decades of nonprofit experience.
2025 Board of Directors
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Michelle Martin
Supervisor of Phillips 66
PRESIDENT
Dr. Lois Lee
Founder
Children of the Night
SECRETARY
Dr. Robert M. Christie
Professor Emeritus
California State University
TREASURER
Marie May
Certified Public Accountant
Marie M May, CPA & Co
DIRECTORS
Gordon Maccani
President
Digital Telecommunications Corporation