Joseph Charafi
Founder & President, Stop the Traffic Foundation | Founder, Charafi Entertainment
Joseph Charafi is a creative force and compassionate disruptor. By day, he leads Charafi Entertainment, an independent film company dedicated to impactful storytelling in Las Vegas NV. But his most personal and urgent work lives within the mission of the Stop the Traffic Foundation, which he founded in 2025 out of a deeply personal conviction.
Years ago, Joseph faced every parent’s nightmare: his son was taken illegally across state lines. It took months of legal battles, petitions across two states, and the mercy of a family court judge to bring his son home. That experience changed him forever. It made him ask:
“What about the children who don’t come back? What about the parents who never get that chance?”
When Joseph learned that Las Vegas ranks among the highest cities in the nation for child trafficking, the sickening reality demanded more than just awareness—it demanded action. He launched Stop the Traffic Foundation to merge film, advocacy, education, and technology into a movement that both exposes the truth and equips communities to fight back.
He doesn’t do this work because he has to.
He does it because he knows what it’s like to almost lose everything—
and because every child deserves to be found.
David Gleason
Vice President, Stop the Traffic Foundation |
Director, Producer, and Founder of Atmos Forces Productions
David Gleason is a director, producer, and production manager whose experience spans Hollywood film sets to independent projects of faith and purpose. As the creative mind behind the upcoming feature Atmos Forces, David’s mission is to bring multi-million-dollar Christian projects—and the message of the Gospel—into mainstream entertainment.
As Vice President of Stop the Traffic Foundation, David uses his creative expertise and industry connections to help expose exploitation and champion the protection of children in peril both in Las Vegas and across the nation.
A devoted husband and father, David is driven by faith, family, and a vision to use storytelling as a weapon for light in a dark world.
Marlon Medina
Public Relations Director, Stop the Traffic Foundation | Founder & CMO, Golden Medina Services (GMS)
Marlon A. Medina is a storyteller, strategist, and connector of people, ideas, and opportunities. As the founder of Golden Medina Services, he has built a reputation for helping brands and organizations find their voice through powerful media, marketing, and cinematic storytelling.
At Stop the Traffic Foundation, Marlon leads public relations and strategic communication—using his deep experience in media production, marketing, and public engagement to help the Foundation reach new audiences, inspire action, and foster collaboration between nonprofits, businesses, and the faith community.
Beyond his work in marketing, Marlon is passionate about uniting creativity and compassion to produce meaningful change. His work across multiple ventures—from commercial production to humanitarian storytelling—reflects his belief that the right story, told the right way, can move hearts and transform lives.
Tony Benton
Secretary, Stop the Traffic Foundation |
Entrepreneur, Financial Literacy Advocate, Real Estate Consultant
Anthony “Tony B.” Benton is a serial entrepreneur and financial literacy advocate who knows the power of turning struggle into purpose. From humble beginnings—when his family struggled to afford Christmas gifts—Tony developed a lifelong passion for helping others achieve financial independence and stability.
With a professional background in finance, insurance, marketing, and real estate, Tony has spent over a decade serving clients and educating communities about sustainable wealth and generational impact. His expertise in digital marketing and artificial intelligence also helps keep Stop the Traffic Foundation at the forefront of technological innovation in the fight against child trafficking.
Tony believes that education, access, and empowerment are essential to breaking cycles of poverty and exploitation—and he brings that mission into every area of his life and service.
Michael McDonald
Treasurer, Stop the Traffic Foundation |
Technology & Nonprofit Consultant, Founder of MyITGuy.co
Michael McDonald brings years of experience in technology leadership, grantwriting, and nonprofit strategy. As the founder of MyITGuy.co, Michael has served as a consultant and CTO for organizations across Arizona and Nevada—bridging the gap between technology and social impact.
His background includes IT leadership roles at Lexicon Bank, The Just One Project, and LV.Net, where he managed systems, compliance, and infrastructure to ensure efficiency and accountability. He also advises nonprofits and startups on technology implementation, grant acquisition, and strategic growth.
At Stop the Traffic Foundation, Michael oversees financial and operational systems, helping build a sustainable framework for long-term impact. His blend of technical and humanitarian expertise makes him a key architect of the Foundation’s growth and innovation.
Our Team.
The Movement Behind the Mission
At Stop the Traffic Foundation, our team is more than staff, we are storytellers, survivors, strategists, and advocates bound by a single belief: child trafficking must end in our lifetime.
With backgrounds spanning filmmaking, nonprofit leadership, law enforcement collaboration, crisis response, and public policy, we bring both heart and precision to everything we do. From producing national awareness campaigns to crafting AI hotline systems and Safe Haven training kits, our team is committed to bold, collaborative, and measurable impact.
We’re not here to maintain the status quo —
we’re here to shift it.