Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 | Park Hyatt, Washington, D.C.
This year’s Summit will focus on new and innovative approaches to combatting sex and labor trafficking. Our presenters, representing a variety of industries and organizations, will share ideas and insights, explore practical and replicable solutions, and help us look ahead to “what’s next” as the hospitality industry strives to advance our anti-trafficking and survivor empowerment efforts.
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12:00 – Registration Begins
Grab-and-Go Lunch Available
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PROGRAM AGENDA
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Opening Remarks
Anna Blue, President AHLA Foundation
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The Hospitality Industry: A Force-Multiplier for Change
Amb. Cindy Dyer, United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
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Inspire Session: Erica Grant
Dr. Erica Grant, Founder & CEO, Quantal Security
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Panel 1: The Data Dilemma
Cara Jones, Co-Founder, Marinus Analytics
Staca Shehan, Vice President, Analytical Services Division, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Mark VanBeest, Vice President, Brand Services & External Affairs, G6 Hospitality LLC
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Inspire Session: Amanda Volz
Amanda Volz, Global Customers and Strategic Partnerships, Thorn
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Case Study: Combatting Online Exploitation
Abbe Horswill, Director, Human Rights & Social Impact, Marriott International
Neil Prowse, Development Manager, Internet Watch Foundation
Eric Wenger, Senior Director for Government Affairs, Cisco
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Programming Break
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Panel 2: Insights from “Outside”
Alex Costello, Vice President, Government Relations, American Gaming Association
Kristin Reif, Director of External Affairs, Phillip Morris International
Mollie Thorsen Andrews, U.S. Director of Advocacy, A21
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Inspire Session: Alicia Ley
Alicia Ley, Fellowship Program Coordinator, Survivor Alliance
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Panel 3: The Path Forward: Survivor-Centered Solutions in Action
Caroline Ackerman, Executive Director, Amara Legal Center
Abby Fabiaschi, Co-Founder, Empower Her Network
Allie Gardner, Senior Manager, United Way Center to Combat Human Trafficking
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Remarks from the NRFT Advisory Council Co-Chairs
Farah Bhayani, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, G6 Hospitality LLC
Joan Bottarini, Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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AWARD CEREMONY
2023 NRFT Survivor Fund Grantee Organizations
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