The Hummingbird Project: Human Trafficking
Sr. Marilyn Wilson, BVM is a Sister of Charity the Blessed Virgin Mary and works with her religious congregation and the Catholic Network to End Human Trafficking, Diocese of San Jose. You can contact her at mkathwilson@comcast.net. Learn more about her at mwilsonssg.wordpress.com/. Hear from her
Sr. Marilyn Wilson
Interviewee Biographies
Jaida Im
Jaida Im is the founder of Freedom House, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which has become the first “safe house” and long-term aftercare program of its kind in Northern California for adult female survivors of human trafficking.For more information about Freedom House, please visit www.FreedomHouseSF.org. Hear from her
Brian Wo
Brian Wo is the co-founder and Director of Partnerships at the Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition. You can learn more at baatc.org and contact him at brian@baatc.org. Hear from him
Sr. Elizabeth Avalos
Sister Elizabeth Avalos, BVM is a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sister has been Director of Education for Sacred Heart Community Service, Director of Peace and Justice for the Diocese of San Jose, and Coordinator of BVM Associates. Presently Sister Elizabeth is a member of the Community Board for the BVMs and a Board member of the Bay Area Conference of Associates and Religious. She also works with the Diocese of San Jose as a member of the Catholic Network to End Human Trafficking Hear from her
Email ecavalos@icloud.com
website www.bvmcong.org
Supervisor Cindy Chavez
Supervisor Cindy Chavez represents Central, South and East San Jose on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. She works actively to combat the scourge of human trafficking with the Santa Clara County Human Trafficking Commission that she founded and co-chairs with Sheriff Laurie Smith and District Attorney Jeff Rosen. To learn more about Supervisor Chavez’ work, please visit www.supervisorchavez.com. Hear from her
Terry Jelly is a part of Catholic Network to End Human Trafficking which works with the Diocese of San Jose and other Bay Area anti-trafficking coalition's to assist victims and educate others about modern day slavery. She also writes for the CNEHT monthly newsletter. Hear from her
Lynette Parker
Lynette Parker is Associate Clinical Professor of Law at Santa Clara University School of Law and Immigration Supervising Attorney at the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center. You may contact her at LParker@scu.edu or learn more about her at www.scu.edu/law/KGACLC. Hear from her
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Imani Hopkins
Hopkins is the Performing Arts Coordinator at Notre Dame High School. Hear from her
Elizabeth Sherwin
Sherwin is a graduate of Santa Clara University. In high school she started a human trafficking club to raise awareness at her school and continued her passion into college where she became co-president of the Freedom Project, a student-run organization. You can contact her at sherwin.elizabeth@gmail.com. Hear from her
Sabreen Abdelrahman
Sharan Dhanoa
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Perla Flores
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Dr. Jonathan Fung
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Terry Jelley
Dr. Jonathan Fung is an artist, professor and pastor. He is committed to eradicating human trafficking through applying his talents in the arts to spread awareness and initiate a call to action. Dr. Fung is an accomplished filmmaker and installation artist. He teaches at The Art Institute in San Francisco. He inspires students to use their creativity to tell stories that challenge, educate and provoke change. To learn more about Dr. Fung's work, visit http://www.harkthemovie.com/
