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About Us
Our History
In 2018, while our founder Gwen was taking sewing classes, she was approached by a group of non-English speaking SIV Afghan refugee women to help them start their own small businesses. Gwen quickly helped them procure recycled clothing, sewing essentials, and sewing machines and everyone got down to business and launched the Super Sewing Shop coupled with opening EcoChic Boutique at the Shops at Stonefield. Business was dismal, but the 501c3 was launched, and we quickly evolved from there. From creating the Love Mother Earth festivals complete with slow fashion shows. we helped with many endeavors from presenting at the Union Nations to help cultivate global policy to combat homelessness to humbly winning 8 best feature documentary awards for our first social justice documentary on homelessness, 'If It Could Happen to Me, It Could Happen to You.'
In this past year, we have rebranded to Blue Mosaic where he have 6 primary functions:
1. federal policy to combat human trafficking;
2. our 2nd award winning film, Traffikid;
3. creating systemic change to combat our climate crisis with STEAM curriculum via our Kids Climate Club;
4. the Super Kids Group book club helps children with life disadvantages learn about their circumstances;
5. EcoChic Boutique is where we sell organic cotton, organic hemp, bamboo, fair trade jewelry and coffee;
6. Bee Bus Stops is currently a part of the Harvard iLab and will launch our first green roof in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Gwen Cassady
Gwen Cassady is a social entrepreneur, educator, and global development practitioner with professional experience spanning more than 70 countries and all seven continents. She holds degrees in Economics and Education from the University of Virginia and is completing a Master’s in Global Development Practice at Harvard Extension School, concentrating in Sustainable Cities & Communities and Social Justice.
Gwen is the founder and executive director of Blue Mosaic, a 501(c)(3) organization focused on international economic development, survivor-led anti–human trafficking policy, climate education, and community-based social justice initiatives. Under her leadership, Blue Mosaic has facilitated programming ranging from children’s climate education and ethical fashion initiatives to award-winning social justice documentary filmmaking through Vision Forward Media. Her work has included policy engagement at the United Nations addressing global homelessness and current efforts to advance child trafficking legislation in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In addition to her nonprofit leadership, Gwen has extensive experience consulting for diverse stakeholders—from government and military clients to unhoused and refugee populations—while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical economic systems. She currently serves on the Central Virginia Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking and regularly guest lectures on sustainability, slow fashion, and social entrepreneurship.
Cristina Davis-Blackwood
Cristina Davis-Blackwood serves on the Advisory Board of Managing Love, where she contributes strategic guidance and supports the Trafficking Tales multimedia and monograph project—an initiative designed to elevate survivor voices, promote prevention, and foster healing. She is an intelligence analyst at Collective Liberty, partnering with government agencies to dismantle human trafficking through survivor-centered policy, actionable intelligence, and data-driven investigations.
Cristina holds a master’s degree in International Affairs from Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service, along with graduate certificates in Advanced International Affairs and Social Justice from Texas A&M and Harvard. With a background in research, political advocacy, and entrepreneurship, she brings cross-sector expertise to her work.
In addition, Cristina is the owner and instructor of TrueTrIbe Yoga, specializing in trauma-informed, strength-based practices that support survivor healing. She serves as team lead for Trafficking Tales Writing Workshops, integrating visceral healing modalities with survivor storytelling to create empowering and restorative spaces.
Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina
Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina serves on the Advisory Board of Managing Love, where she provides strategic insight grounded in both lived experience and academic expertise. She is a medical doctor and Harvard Scholar dedicated to advancing survivor-centered approaches to combating human trafficking and child marriage.
After surviving 21 years of exploitation, including child marriage and labor exploitation, Dr. Kostioukhina broke cycles of oppression through education. Despite being removed from formal schooling at an early age, she earned her GED, pursued medical training, and continued her studies at Harvard. Her journey informs her commitment to evidence-based advocacy and systemic change.
An international speaker and researcher, Dr. Kostioukhina applies scientific and policy-driven frameworks to address human trafficking. As a member of the Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human Trafficking, she collaborates with global leaders and legislators to strengthen survivor support systems, inform policy, and address the root causes of exploitation worldwide.
Sanuja Rajeswaran
Sanuja Rajeswaran serves on the Advisory Board of Managing Love and is a co-producer for the organization’s documentary projects, Traffikid and Trafficking Tales. She holds a B.A. with Honors in Gerontology and a minor in Labor Studies from McMaster University and earned her Master’s degree in International Relations from Harvard University in 2024.
With a strong commitment to altruism and global service, Sanuja has extensive experience in international humanitarian work. Since 2018, she has worked in Sri Lanka supporting children with disabilities, geriatric populations, and other vulnerable communities, contributing to programs centered on dignity, care, and social equity.
A multidisciplinary professional, Sanuja brings a rare blend of expertise across the arts, technology, and healthcare. She is a classically trained dancer with 15 years of experience, has worked in fashion and modeling, has led projects vetting advanced generative AI systems, and has over six years of experience as a medical assistant and advisor. Her diverse skill set strengthens Managing Love’s creative, ethical, and impact-driven initiatives.
Sanuja is a true polymath working in the arts as a classically trained dancer for 15 years, has exposure to modeling/fashion, has experience in artificial intelligence leading projects vetting advanced generative generalist algorithms, and has 6+ years' experience as a medical assistant/advisor. Her wide range of expertise has been a true asset to Managing Love and will aid in catapulting current and future projects.
Kirsten von Reinholtz
Kirsten von Reinholtz is a marketing and innovation strategist with over a decade of experience across medically relevant industries, specializing in socially responsible growth and mission-driven innovation. She recently completed her Master’s capstone in Management at Harvard University, bringing a strong foundation in corporate social responsibility, health, wellness, science, and technology.
Her professional background includes sales and marketing roles in diagnostic and preventative medical devices, including MRI technologies. Kirsten is also a former journalist and multimedia reporter, with experience covering science and political affairs across online, broadcast, and print media. As a documentary producer, she brings creative, technical, and storytelling expertise that support ethical, impact-driven initiatives while meeting rigorous deadlines.
Eli Webb
Eli Webb is a dedicated human rights legal strategist with extensive experience in legislative research and advocacy and public defense. He holds a Juris Doctor degree and an LL.M. in Human Rights, grounding his legal perspective in an international framework that centers justice, equity, and systemic reform.
Eli’s legal career spans major civil litigation matters, in-depth legislative analysis, and hands-on practice defending clients in one of Virginia’s city public defender offices during his third year of law school. His litigation work has involved complex civil disputes where strategic legal thinking and meticulous preparation were essential to achieving positive outcomes for clients. Eli’s legislative research and advocacy experience have included drafting briefs, analyzing statutory language, and contributing to policy conversations aimed at expanding rights and protections for marginalized communities.
As a legal researcher and practitioner, Eli has earned certifications in advanced legal research through Lexis and Westlaw, and he is proficient with modern case-management and CRM systems as well as emerging legal AI research tools. His technical fluency enhances his ability to explore legal issues with precision and to support teams with actionable, data-informed insights. Driven by a deep commitment to human rights and social justice, Eli brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to his work. He is especially passionate about using law as a tool for community empowerment, institutional accountability, and structural transformation.