
Calyan Wax Co.
Brand · Candles
Jacob Johnson knew someone personally affected by human trafficking. The more he learned about its hidden, devastating nature, the more he felt compelled to act.
He studied Criminal Justice and Entrepreneurship in college, initially planning to enter law enforcement in hopes of bringing justice to human traffickers. But he soon realized the problem was far bigger and less understood than he imagined. Law enforcement was understaffed and nonprofits in the field were drastically under resourced - all vying for the same government funding, private grants, and donations.