101 SW Main St. #700, Portland, OR 97204

503-545-4533 mobile

barbozac@trimet.org

Claire Vogelsang works with Safety Compass, supporting the community efforts against human trafficking and on behalf of survivors through her current role as the Marion County Human Trafficking Task Force Coordinator. She previously worked as a victim advocate for survivors of trafficking in Oregon, as well as supported survivors in a long-term aftercare setting in Ecuador. Claire has also facilitated support groups for survivors of domestic violence and served as a family advocate for a Head Start program. Her mission is to create a world where love and equity are paramount. With a background deeply rooted in crisis intervention, case management, facilitation, and community outreach, she is committed to making a meaningful impact through positive relationships and collaboration. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from George Fox University.

3000 Market St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Office: 971-235-0021

claire@safetycompass.org

Jessica Vaughan is the Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies (www.cis.org), where she has worked since 1992. The Center is a research institute that examines the impact of immigration on American society and makes the case for policy reforms that serve the national interest.  Jessica’s expertise is in visa programs, immigration enforcement and public safety, and state and local responses to illicit migration.

Jessica has testified before Congress dozens of times – most recently on border policy and transnational crime problems, including human trafficking. She frequently advises federal and state lawmakers on immigration issues, and conducts training for local law enforcement agencies, primarily through Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety.

Prior to joining the Center, Mrs. Vaughan was a Foreign Service Officer with the State Department.  She has a master’s degree from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree from Washington College in Maryland.

(774)291-9005

@JessicaV_CIS

Patrick Overman is an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi, Texas. He currently serves as the office’s Project Safe Childhood Coordinator, a nationwide initiative led by U.S. Attorney’s offices aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse. In this role, Patrick coordinates multi-agency participation in such investigations, prosecutes numerous child exploitation offenses, and regularly provides training to law enforcement.

800 N. Shoreline Blvd, Suite 500
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Office: 361-888-3111

Patrick.Overman@USdoj.gov

JoelAud@gmail.com

24/7 mobile phone: (512) 818-9971

Web site: https://LeanTailLabs.com

Alison Johnson is the Director of Community Health Outreach at Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation.  Alison earned a bachelor’s degree in Community Health from University of Texas at San Antonio and a master’s degree in Counseling with emphasis on Addictions from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Alison is a Certified Health Education Specialist, Certified Community Health Worker, and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.

Alison has worked in the field of public health communicable diseases programs for more than 12 years providing education and health promotion, harm reduction, street outreach and sexual health clinical services to individuals engaged in high-risk behaviors. Mrs. Johnson was integral in the creation of Red Cord back in 2013 where she has provided direct support services and counseling to victims of all forms of commercial sexual exploitation. Mrs. Johnson has established comprehensive service programs for adult victims of sex and/or labor trafficking and steered partnerships with state and local law enforcement to create a community-wide victim response system.

You can reach Alison at 361-878-8476 or alisonj@cbwellness.org.

You can reach Bekah @BekahSpeaksOut or at www.bekahspeaksout.com