Nonprofit brings hope, healing to victims of childhood sexual abuse

No More Stolen Childhoods, a Cockeysville-based nonprofit that brings hope and healing to victims of childhood sexual abuse, has appointed Vanessa Milio executive director.

Milio, a Towson resident, brings more than 20 years of experience in developing high-level strategy and big-picture solutions to nonprofits and corporations.

She has served as president and CEO of Harford County Chamber of Commerce; executive director and founding director of Baltimore Police Athletic League, Inc.; program director and founder of Raising Strong Sisters Program; foundation director for Harford County Public Library; project director for YMCA of Central Maryland, Urban Services Branch; youth and family services director for YMCA of Central Maryland, Towson Branch; and deputy director of Business Volunteers.

Milio has also served as a consultant to numerous nonprofits including Maryland Food Bank, Babe Ruth Birthplace and Sports Legends Museum, and Women's Housing Coalition.

She holds a Master of Fine Arts from Philadelphia College of Art & Design, The University of the Arts, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from University of Hartford, Hartford Art School.

Active in the community, Milio has served in a variety of volunteer roles including fundraiser/event chair for the Rose of Sharon Equestrian School's “Films on the Farm” and Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning Center's “Artisan Market; a ConnecTEEN facilitator for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County; advisor, Greater Harford Committee; board member for Entrepreneurs Edge; team leader for the LPGA Championship at Bulle Rock; and board member and event co-chair for the Tyanna Barre O'Brien Breast Cancer Foundation.

“We are so fortunate to have Vanessa Milio join our team as executive director,” said Wayne Coffey, founder of No More Stolen Childhoods. “Her experience leading and growing nonprofits will help us to increase our impact in educating and protecting children from sexual abuse and allow us to help more victims of sexual abuse become survivors.”

Founded in 2004, No More Stolen Childhoods gives victims a voice. The nonprofit's mission is to raise awareness of childhood sexual abuse, educate and protect children from sexual abuse and to help victims heal and find fulfillment in their lives. For more information, visit nomorestolenchildhoods.com.