Dorenthea Nemeth is an author and inspirational speaker. Her first book, In the Midst of the Storm, chronicles her journey during the worst time of her life, the 12-year incarceration of her husband. She speaks to groups letting them know that, no matter what, quitting is not an option.
Read MoreJulie Leventhal is a Senior Lecturer in the Human Development and Family Science program in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of North Texas. Her teaching interests include relationships, marriage, social justice, and professional development, and her research interests include anti-human trafficking advocacy, volunteerism, and social justice.
Read MoreAllyson Neisig is an undergraduate student at the University of North Texas majoring in Criminal Justice with a certificate in Criminalistics.
Read MoreKristan Napier is the coordinator for the ProMedica Regional Metro Forensic Program and has been a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) for the last 10 years. Kristan has been an active member in the Lucas County Human Trafficking Coalition for the last few years.
Read MoreLee Ann Campbell is a Survivor of Human Trafficking and the Founder of Rahab’s Heart. She is also a Recovery Coach who loves spreading the message of hope.
Read MoreDavid Nalls is an advocate for recovery of all types. He is a Trauma Informed Care Instructor, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor, Peer Recovery Coach Trainer and most importantly a Minister of the Gospel.
Read MoreDr. Tyffani Monford Dent is a licensed psychologist and has collaborated on several projects that have addressed sexual violence including a Title IX resource guide and a faith-based sexual abuse support group guide. She serves on several boards addressing issues of mental health, sexual violence prevention and intervention, as well as human trafficking.
Read MoreDr. Stephanie Grace Prost, Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Louisville, examines health and quality of life in forensic and justice-involved populations in both correctional and community settings. Her clinical practice includes service to justice-involved youth, palliative and end-of- life care, and geriatric behavioral health.
Read MoreDr. Jennifer Middleton, Associate Professor and Director of the Human Trafficking Research Initiative at the University of Louisville, researches the impact of trauma-informed organizational change interventions within systems of care that serve sex trafficked populations. During her forensic social work career, she worked with sexually exploited and trafficked children.
Read MoreKarie McGuire is a member of the 2020 class of Rutgers University DSW Program. She has spent most of her career researching and working with victims of human trafficking in New Jersey. She led the team in crisis intervention, clinical services, community trainings, and collaboration with law enforcement.
Read MoreIsis Martel is a researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and is a PhD student of Statistics and Research Methods. She has over 15 years of experience researching health interventions and outcomes among vulnerable populations. Her current work includes research in human trafficking, HIV, and health disparities.
Read MoreDavid Manville taught HT: Implications for Social Workers at Eastern Michigan University for 6 years. Topics on Rape Trafficking and Labor Trafficking are essential components of the class and few people make the connection between the destruction of Mother Earth and force labor trafficking from all corners of the world.
Read MoreKayse Lee Maass is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University and a Research Collaborator with the Department of Health Sciences Research at the Mayo Clinic. Her research focuses on the application of operations research methodology to social justice and equity issues within human trafficking, mental health, and supply chain contexts.
Read MoreAmanda Colegrove is the Safe Harbor Expansion Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Health. She manages the integration of, identification of, and services to labor trafficked youth in Minnesota’s response to human trafficking. Previously, she was the organizer for the Coalition Against Trafficking & Exploitation (CATE) in St. Louis, Missouri.
Read MoreMadeline Lohman is a Senior Researcher with The Advocates for Human Rights. She conducts research, education, and legislative advocacy on immigrant rights and human trafficking in Minnesota. She published a report on labor trafficking and exploitation in 2016 and continues combating human trafficking through training, protocol development, and research.
Read MoreLaura LeMoon is a Queer, disabled Sex Worker, trafficking survivor and published writer. Laura has spent more than ten years in varying sectors of the sex industry, including escorting, adult film and street-based sex work. She has worked as an ethnography consultant for the CDC’s National HIV Behavioral Surveillance, which focused on HIV/HCV rates of women engaged in the sex industry.
Read MoreSylvia Michele Cohen is a Counselor - Professional based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She practices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has the professional credentials of PhD, LPC. She provides clinical support for clients of Convergence Resource Center and at Bread of Healing clinics.
Read MoreDr. Debbie Lassiter is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Convergence Resource Center providing trauma informed care to human trafficking survivors while raising awareness and educating the community. She is a Heartmath Certified Coach/Trainer. Dr. Lassiter is an Associate Minister at New Testament Church of Milwaukee with a Doctorate in Divinity
Read MoreTiffany Wilhelm has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and worked as a program coordinator, on an OJJDP-funded mentoring program for youth who have experienced commercial sexual exploitation. Tiffany designed the mentoring program, supervised staff, and facilitated groups for youth on sex education and commercial sexual exploitation prevention.
Read MoreJenna Kreuzer is the Interim Associate Director of Wraparound Milwaukee, where she served as the Grant Project Coordinator for a three-year OJJDP-funded mentoring program. Jenna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development & Family Studies and a Master’s Degree in Social Work both from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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