I was asked to take on the role after the former executive director and co-founder decided to move on to new opportunities. For those of us on the TAT team, the work we do is more than just a day job but truly is a passion, and so to be able to lead such a fantastic and dedicated team and continue this meaningful work that has been built over the last 12 years has been an honor.

In 2016, I came on staff as a part-time employee to begin running the Coalition Build program, which at the time, was just starting to take off. That program brings together key decision-makers in the trucking, bus, and energy industries, law enforcement, and key government agencies to develop local strategies to combat human trafficking. I have always been a problem solver and bridge-builder, so the Coalition Builds program immediately captured me. As I learned more about human trafficking and the systems change work TAT is doing through the transportation sector, I began to take on new roles and responsibilities within the organization.