LAS VEGAS (July 16, 2026) – Kim Small, CEO of Signs of HOPE (Healing, Options, Prevention and Education), a nonprofit dedicated to offering hope, help and healing to those affected by sexual violence and exploitation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen Abdelsayed to its Board of Directors.
Currently, Abdelsayed serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer of Integrated Data Services (IDS), a federal defense technology company, where she leads legal strategy, corporate compliance, and daily operations across contracts, intellectual property, finance, and human resources. Abdelsayed is also the Founder and CEO of The Curious Esquire Travel, a bespoke luxury travel concierge/lifestyle enablement company based in Las Vegas and serving clients worldwide.
“Maureen Abdelsayed is an accomplished executive, attorney and entrepreneur whose leadership experience and commitment to service make her an outstanding addition to our Board of Directors,” said Small. “Her expertise in legal strategy, corporate governance and organizational leadership, combined with her philanthropic passion for giving back, will be invaluable as we continue expanding our impact. She also brings a remarkable ability to build relationships and engage community partners, which will help strengthen the resources needed to ensure our services remain accessible to survivors. We are honored to welcome her to Signs of HOPE.”
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Abdelsayed is deeply committed to protecting the vulnerable. “The community cannot look away from survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking,” added Abdelsayed. “I am honored to serve on the board and to support the mission of Signs of HOPE to provide help, hope and healing to those affected by these terrible crimes.”
About Signs of HOPE
Signs of HOPE – Healing, Options, Prevention and Education – is a nonprofit organization dedicated to offering hope, help and healing to those affected by sexual violence and exploitation. The organization was founded in 1974 by Florence McClure and Sandra Petta as the Community Action Against Rape (CAAR) and operated as The Rape Crisis Center from 2004-2021. Today, Signs of HOPE operates two 24/7 crisis hotlines and provides hospital response for sexual assault victims. In addition, the organization provides counseling, advocacy and support to help victims throughout the healing process, for as long as it takes. Through its Resources and Integration for Survivor Empowerment or RISE program, the organization provides crisis response and long-term case management services to victims of all forms of human trafficking. Signs of HOPE is committed to raising awareness of sexual assault and exploitation by engaging in prevention efforts, educational programs and community outreach, particularly to youth. The Signs of HOPE 24/7 hotline number is 702-366-1640. The RISE human trafficking 24/7 hotline is 702-936-4004. For more information, visit sohlv.org.
