Cat Jacoby coordinates Fierce Freedom programming which includes speaking about human trafficking to thousands each year including law enforcement, medical professionals, the academic community, schools, civic groups and more! She also oversees press & media relations, managing social media, creating video content, and handling podcast production.
Read MoreAmanda Casey is a Survivor Advocate with Fierce Freedom. Amanda’s insight into the world of trafficking and exploitation comes both from her professional experiences and her unique personal experiences as a survivor. These factors give her a fresh and powerful perspective on the reality of trafficking as she comes alongside trafficking victims throughout their journey of healing.
Read MoreJohn Pulley is a Demand Reduction Expert with Fierce Freedom. A former buyer of sex, John’s eyes were opened to the realities of sex trafficking in America after attending his first conference on human trafficking in 2018. John speaks about the demand side of trafficking at regional and national conferences while leading donor relations and fundraising efforts at Fierce Freedom.
Read MoreJenny Almquist is the Executive Director of Fierce Freedom. She has worked since 2008 to build Fierce Freedom so that awareness and education about the horrors of human trafficking can continue to spread. Her main goal is to educate and move people to action, to work toward the abolishment of this horrific crime.
Read MoreSmit Mistry is a Research Analyst at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Department of Education. Smit has an MPH from the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health and has a breadth of experience in academic research settings, clinical/healthcare, and non-profit organizations.
Read MoreFaisal Islam is the Manager Evaluation and Quality Improvement at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. He is an evaluation expert with a PhD in Program Evaluation in Education from McGill University.
Read MoreJasmine Ferreira is a passionate social worker, leader, and researcher. Jasmine holds a BA from the University of Ottawa, an MSW from Wilfrid Laurier University, and is a PhD Candidate at York University where her research is focused on the intersection of nature and mental well-being in social work practice.
Read MoreDeepy Sur, CEO of the Ontario Association of Social Workers, is a collaborative, strategic, and visionary leader with diverse social work expertise. Deepy holds a BSW from Ryerson University, an MSW from York University, and a PhD in Social Work Administration from Walden University, where her research focused on interprofessional teamwork and empathy.
Read MoreJeff Matherson Cadichon is a doctor in clinical psychology and psychopathology. He is the clinical director of Nadege Inc., a non-profit organization that is implementing an empowerment center and mental health program focused on providing holistic care to women who have been trafficked and/or have experienced sexual exploitation.
Read MoreMadison Van Epps is currently working with NCCASA as a training consultant in human trafficking prevention and education. Previously with NCCASA, Van Epps developed the Human Trafficking Prevention Curriculum Matrix. Recently, she earned her Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill with a concentration in Maternal, Child, and Family Health.
Read MoreDr. Lara Vanderhoof is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Tabor College. She has nearly 30 years of experience in mental health, child welfare, sexual abuse, and restorative justice. Lara’s research areas are human trafficking and youthful offenders. She facilitates a grassroots anti-trafficking organization focused on addressing human trafficking.
Read MoreDr. Joseph Ikechukwu Uduji is an Associate Professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and holds a PhD in Marketing, a PhD in Public Administration, an MSc in Marketing, an MSc in Public Relations, an MBA, and an MPA. Also, he is a Visiting Professor to the Catholic University of Cameroon, Bamenda.
Read MoreNate Knapper is the CEO of The Joseph Project, a nonprofit organization that connects human trafficking survivors with pro bono legal counsel. He is a federal law enforcement officer and a former Assistant Attorney General at the Michigan Attorney General’s Office, where he served on the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission.
Read MoreTamara Remington’s 24-year law enforcement career included being a member of the San Jose and Sheboygan Police Departments, investigating numerous human trafficking cases, and testifying as an expert on trafficking. Tamara is also a member of the federal trafficking task force of SE Wisconsin and state advisory committee where she assisted in developing Wisconsin resources and training.
Read MoreShelby Mitchell has worked in the anti-sexual violence movement for 15 years. Throughout that time, Shelby has advocated on a variety of issues including domestic violence, sexual assault, internet crimes against children, stalking, and harassment to name a few. Currently, Shelby is an Anti-Trafficking Victim Advocate in Northeast Wisconsin.
Read MoreMrs. Brittany Maas earned both her BSW and MSW degrees from the University of Wisconsin Green-Bay. Her background includes working with youth and adolescents at-risk of homelessness and human trafficking. Most recently, she worked in the social work department at the University of Wisconsin Green-Bay as a graduate teaching assistant.
Read MoreJolanda Sallmann is an Associate Professor of Social Work and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Her dissertation work explored the lived experience of women in the commercial sex trade. She also teaches an undergraduate, general education (Global Studies) course on Human Trafficking.
Read MoreDr. Dena Nazer is an Associate Professor at Wayne State University. She is the Medical Director of the Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center. Dr. Nazer was appointed as a member of the Human Trafficking Health Advisory Board and served a 3-year term. Dr. Nazer is passionate about educating professionals locally and internationally.
Read MoreSpecial Agent Bobbi Jo Pazdernik has been working for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) since 2006. SA Pazdernik is currently assigned to the Metro Predatory Crimes Unit to serve as a leader of the MN Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force (MNHITF), a statewide task force.
Read MoreMadeline Lohman is a Senior Researcher with The Advocates for Human Rights. She conducts research, community education, and legislative advocacy on immigrant rights and human trafficking in Minnesota. In 2019, she developed protocol guidelines for the MN Department of Health to improve the statewide response to victims of labor trafficking.
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