Lamont Hiebert is a recording artist and modern-day abolitionist.
He co-founded Love146 in 2002 and was the Executive Director from 2002-2006. He currently works as the US Prevention Strategist for Love146 and is on the charity’s Board of Directors [1].
Prior to launching Love146, Lamont gained notoriety as a singer/songwriter for the band Ten Shekel Shirt. He has written numerous hits (Ocean, Spark, Fragile), received a Dove Award nomination 2002 Dove Award Nominees, and performed with Grammy winners such as John Legend [2], Natasha Bedingfield [3] and Switchfoot.
Lamont has been using his artistic platform to fuel the abolitionist movement against child slavery and exploitation since 2000. Hiebert continues to present his potent blend of rock, faith and social justice at venues throughout North America. As a seasoned spokesperson, Lamont powerfully communicates the challenges and successes concerning child slavery and exploitation through lectures and songs.