008 - Trenell Eaton - ”I Am Beautiful Because”

Trenell Eaton, is a woman of God first and a superhero mother to her son. Born and partially raised in the District of Columbia, Trenell developed a resilience to her childhood traumas. Despite her shortcomings, she was able to overcome the adversity of having survived multiple episodes of homelessness, abuse, and poverty. Instead of falling victim to statistical outcomes she decided that she would use her plights to build a platform for herself and women and girls just like her across the world.

Trenell earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Morgan State University and is completing her Masters of Jurisprudence in Child Law and Policy at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law. Currently she manages special education schools for the DC Public Schools and serves as an advocate for children in her community. In addition, Trenell is the founder of the non-profit organization I Am Beautiful Because, a woman’s awareness organization that supports women and girls who have been victims of child sexual abuse. This is seed that was planted from her own person experience with child sexual abuse. "I needed a hero so, I became one" -Trenell Eaton

At the age of nine, Trenell was violated by a perpetrator who she was fond of.  Going untreated, she found herself making destructive decisions and building unhealthy relationships that were not conducive to her well-being.  As she grew older, she began to recognize that her life was being heavily impacted by her abuse. This led her to seek treatment for her own healing and ignited a passion for educating and ministering to women and girls who too have fallen victim of childhood sexual abuse. Her goal is to raise awareness about the epidemic and provide meaningful solutions for survivors. 

“I needed a hero so I became one,” is the motto that she lives by. Through her spiritual journey Trenell discovered that her story was parallel to so many other women and girls.  In understanding this, she is often reminded that she has a gift that is waiting to be delivered to the hands of another survivor. This of which is her greatest motivation and therefore she continues to reach and provide guidance for women and girls who are survivor of sexual trauma.