Daniela Mena Ameijeiras is currently in her second year in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Creighton University, where she is also a member of the Human Trafficking Prevention and Rehabilitation Lab. Daniela’s interest in human trafficking research began through the charity work done by her childhood church.
Read MoreYongyue Qi is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University. Over the past few years, he has been extensively involved in several human trafficking-related research projects and co-authored a peer-reviewed article exploring the impact of an educational human trafficking panel on occupational therapy students’ knowledge and self-efficacy.
Read MoreDr. James Andretta develops adolescent and adult forensic mental health assessments in the Portland, Oregon area through Bridgetown Psychological, LLC. James is board-certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Forensic Psychology. In addition to clinical work, James has published 50+ manuscripts across a wide variety of subjects.
Read MoreDr. Rosario Allen is the Director of Research for The University of Toledo Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge from many diverse roles in the fields of education, research, and nursing. She has numerous journal and book chapter publications, podcasts, social media interviews, and presentations, she has been recognized for her forensic nursing expertise.
Read MoreMichael Chen has worked with survivors of trafficking through the National Human Trafficking Hotline as an advocate and Polaris's Learning, Innovation, and Data Systems team as a Systems and Data Analyst. He currently works on Polaris's Financial Intelligence Unit where he utilizes open sources to bring potential traffickers to justice.
Read MoreSarah Hendee is the Director of Survivor Services at 3Strands Global Foundation, overseeing research-informed programs that provide long-term support for survivors. With over a decade of experience, she has led international and domestic restorative services, trained multidisciplinary teams, and developed policies that advance sustainable, survivor-centered solutions to human trafficking.
Read MoreKristi Merrill is the Survivor Leadership Advocate at 3Strands Global Foundation, spearheading the Survivor Advisory Board. With lived expertise and 8+ years in the field, she specializes in case management, workforce development, and advocacy, ensuring individuals impacted by human trafficking receive the comprehensive support and resources needed for long-term stability.
Read MoreDeniz Cansin Rodoplu, a Product Analyst at Allies Against Slavery, manages the Lighthouse Screening Platform and Data Platform. With a dual degree from UC Berkeley in Data Science and Political Science, she supports over 160 organizations by developing data visualizations, ensuring privacy, and providing technical insights into anti-trafficking efforts.
Read MoreAnjela Glueckert is a Familial Trafficking and Ritual Abuse Survivor. She is healing her own Complex-PTSD and embracing her own lifelong Trauma Healing Journey. She shares her Trauma Healing Tools to raise awareness of Familial Sex Trafficking and C-PTSD. Anjela is recognized as an inspiration for Trauma Survivors and those they seek.
Read MoreNick Bryant received his Bachelors in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota. He is an investigative journalist and activist, and has spoken about child trafficking at several international conferences. He is the Director of the 501(c)(3) Epstein Justice, which is dedicated to justice for the Epstein victims and government transparency in the Epstein case.
Read MoreCaitlin Agneta is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist-Individual at Bloom for Women. Caitlin has clinical experience working with youth and adult survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation in individual and group settings. She is also a member of the Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Collaborative.
Read MoreAlycha Boehm is a licensed social worker and clinical supervisor at Valley Youth House. Alycha is also the co-founder of THRIVE; a therapeutic group homes for adolescent survivors of trafficking in Pennsylvania. Alycha is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology for Kutztown University.
Read MoreYewande Fatoki’s research interest is multidisciplinary with special interest in issues relating to criminal justice, gender rights and justice, international human rights, victim justice, and juvenile justice. She is committed to advancing legal scholarship and contributing to the development of equitable and transparent justice systems globally.
Read MoreDr. Mandy Sanchez has been educating about pornography and violence for over 20 years. She specializes in sexual violence and the intersectionality of gender, sexualities, place, and trauma. As the Director of Programming for Culture Reframed, she focuses on developing and ensuring comprehensive, impactful programming for parents and professionals.
Read MoreDr. Gail Dines, Professor Emerita of Sociology, has been researching and writing about the porn industry for over thirty years. Her latest book, Pornland, has been translated into five languages. She is the founder and CEO of Culture Reframed, dedicated to stopping the harms of pornography to children and youth.
Read MoreEzequiel Dominguez is a PhD student in social work at Arizona State University, where he also serves as Associate Director at the Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research.
Read MoreArianna Weide is a first-year PhD student and a Project Coordinator at ASU’s Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research. Arianna’s research focuses on sexual violence, trauma recovery, and survivor-centered interventions, while also leading the Sex Trafficking and Recovery group within transitional housing facilities and in jail programs.
Read MoreDr. Dominique Roe-Sepowitz is a Professor at the ASU of Social Work and Director of the ASU Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research. She is the Clinical Director of Phoenix Starfish Place and the Director of the Arizona Human Trafficking Hotline. Dr. Roe-Sepowitz has more than 50 peer reviewed publications.
Read More“A” is a peer support worker with lived experience of adolescent sex trafficking. Previously an anti-trafficking service user, “A” uses their lived experience expertise to support youth under 18 affected by sexual exploitation/trafficking. “A” also collaborates with various anti-trafficking community organizations in an advisory capacity.
Read MoreAtieno Miguna is a survivor of human trafficking who uses her lived experience as a peer advisor in human trafficking. She works to raise awareness, provide guidance, and offer a compassionate ear to survivors, helping them rebuild their lives and find their place in the world again.
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