2025 Laura Fote Award Honoree

2025 Laura Fote Award Honoree

Jean Ibáñez-Payne

U.S. Navy Veteran, Entrepreneur & Survivor Advocate

Jean Ibáñez-Payne is a U.S. Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and survivor advocate whose journey embodies resilience, courage, and purpose. After surviving military sexual trauma, she transformed personal adversity into a mission to support healing, leadership development, and organizational accountability.

As Founder and CEO of TI Verbatim Consulting, she leads work in crisis response, cultural transformation, and trauma-informed leadership. Her advocacy has empowered countless individuals to reclaim dignity and self-worth while driving meaningful institutional change.

Jean Ibáñez-Payne exemplifies the spirit of the Laura Fote Award turning lived experience into lasting impact and the Gatsby Showcase Foundation is honored to recognize her extraordinary leadership and service.