Dominique Chauvet-Staco is an experienced grant management professional with over twenty-five years of practice in both corporate and private philanthropy.

Dominique spent the last 14 years as senior program officer at the Pathy Family Foundation in Montreal where she developed giving strategies, managed program portfolios and established grant partnerships with dozens of national and international non-profit organizations.

Her relationships and work with local grassroots organizations both in Canada and abroad have fostered a profound interest and understanding of community-driven development for which she is a strong advocate.

Dominique also worked in the non-profit and international development sector in her native Haiti, where she managed corporate social responsibility programs at the Sogebak Group Foundation and community project grants with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. She holds degrees in International Relations and International Business Administration from the American University of Paris and a certificate from the Institute for the Study of International Development at McGill University. She lives in Montreal with her family.

Helen Enright is an accounting professional with extensive experience spanning corporate audit and senior financial management roles. She began her career at KPMG as a Senior Auditor, working across a wide range of industries, and later held senior finance positions at Walsh Western UK (which later became Syncreon Technology UK and is now part of DP World), Terrafix, and Elite Contract Hire (subsidiary of BNP Paribas). Helen graduated with honours from Leeds Metropolitan University with a BA in Accounting and Finance and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales since 1992 . 

Helen became a supporter of WITNESS in 2010 and went on to serve on its Board of Directors for many years, including in the role of Treasurer, until October 2025. During her tenure, she played a key role in strengthening financial oversight and advancing WITNESS’s mission to document, expose, and prevent human rights abuses worldwide.

She currently resides in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband and their youngest child.

Marcia Eugenio is a transformational labor and human rights advocate and supply chain expert with extensive experience leading global initiatives to reduce child and forced labor worldwide.

Most recently, Marcia was the director of the Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking (OCFT) at the US Department of Labor (DOL) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB). She led a staff of 70, managed a high-value budget, and collaborated across US and international organizations to identify and research labor violations worldwide. She consistently delivered seminal reports and business tools, drove awareness, and created country-specific and regional initiatives to address child labor and forced labor and improve labor rights for workers around the world. Through long standing and meaningful support, advocacy, and strategic partnerships with numerous organizations and stakeholders, Marcia and her team significantly contributed to global reduction of child labor from 250 million to 160 million workers.

Marcia served for 8 years as a US Department of Labor Senior Executive Service (SES) Executive Resources Board member. She has been recognized for her contributions with many awards from U.S. Department of Labor and other organizations, including being inducted into the Child Labor Hall of Honor in 2024. She has also contributed to numerous publications, media, interactive web tools, and presentations.

In previous roles, Marcia served as an acting DOL/ILAB associate deputy undersecretary, an international relations officer, and as a program analyst, and a senior program officer for the International Labor Organization.

Marcia holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from The City College of New York. She completed the Sloan Junior and Senior Summer Program in Public Policy Analysis and Management at the University of Michigan and Harvard University, respectively. She also completed the International Career Advancement Program sponsored by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver and the Aspen Institute.

Ms. Benu Maya Gurung has been working against human trafficking for more than 22 years. She have also working on the issue of women’s right, Violence against Women, Child labour & protection, migration and specially against human trafficking. She has been engaged and experienced in the policy advocacy of formation, implementation and improvement of various National Policies, Acts, National Plan of Actions, directives and procedures related with human trafficking, violence against women and women’s right of Nepal as well coordinate and collaborate with Govt. agencies and national human rights institutions. She gave the capacity building training specially on the conceptual clarity on human trafficking and works closely with human trafficking survivors. She is the member of National Coordination Committee to Control Human Trafficking (NCCHT) of Govt. of Nepal.

She works with various community to national level organizations in Nepal as well engaged with various regional and international networks, organizations and forums. She was the former Chairperson of National Action Coordinating Group (NACG) of Nepal, a national coordinating body of SAIEVAC. She played the key role in the five National Conferences of Trafficking Survivors from 2007 to 2022 as well the two National conferences of women workers of the Entertainment and Hospitality Sector in Nepal. She engaged and contributed in the various UN Mechanisms e.g. CEDAW, SDG, BPfA, UPR, CRC’s shadow/alternative reports as a member of various committees of CSOs.

Benu is Executive Director of Alliance against Trafficking in Women & Children in Nepal (AATWIN) working with AATWIN since 2004 and holds the Master degree in Sociology.

Moninda Marube is a former professional runner and a founder of the Moninda Movement. The Moninda Movement is an anti-trafficking initiative that saw Moninda run 3700 miles from Maine to Santa Barbara, CA, to increase public awareness of human trafficking. Moninda is a labor trafficking survivor, a student, and an anti-trafficking activist currently involved in community initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.

As part of his continued efforts to sensitize and educate the public on human trafficking, Moninda continues to honor invitations by churches, schools, communities, and organizations to share his story, experience, and proactive plan to engage in the fight against modern slavery. Moninda believes that in order for us to win the fight, there need to be sustained efforts towards civic engagement and education as part of a solution-focused approach to fighting the vice.

Moninda has worked as both a behavioral health professional and a case manager connecting those in need with various services, which include integration processes. He will complete his Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2023 at the University of Kentucky and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health Education from the University of Maine.

Dr. Mody Guirandou Ndiaye is a senior jurist and internationally recognized expert in transnational crime prevention and criminal justice reform, with over twenty years of experience in public service and international cooperation. He has held senior leadership positions within Senegal’s highest institutions, including Technical Advisor to the Prime Minister, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice, Chief of Staff to the President of the Senate and Chief of Staff to the President of the National Assembly, and Member of the Superior Council of the Court of Auditors. Dr. Ndiaye has played a central role in Senegal’s response to human trafficking, serving as National Coordinator and Permanent Secretary of the National Taskforce Against Human Trafficking, as well as Interim Chair of the National Coordination Body. Internationally, he is a lead consultant for UNODC, supporting legislative drafting, criminal justice reform, and capacity-building across Africa.

He holds a PhD in Public Law from Université d’Orléans and an LL.M in Law and Government from American University in Washington DC, and is fluent in French, English, Wolof, and Pular.

Anesa “Nes” Parker is a Principal leading Sustainability, Climate and Equity for Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) Practice. Nes has led strategy-focused transformations for government, nonprofit and philanthropic clients to achieve outcomes that are good and equitable for people, planet, and prosperity.

Nes is passionate about applying Deloitte’s capabilities and solutions for social impact. She was a founder and leader of Deloitte’s Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Community, Refugee Community of Interest (RCOI), and Deloitte to International (D2i) teams over the years, which support various pro bono projects and thought leadership. She is a board member for American Forests and an advisor to the board for Survivor Alliance, which leads the fight against modern slavery and elevates the voices of experts with lived experience. She is grateful to bring these experiences to the Board of Free the Slaves.

Nes holds a BA from Vassar College and a MPA from Columbia University. She is based in Washington, DC, with her partner and their English Bulldogs.

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Kevin Willcutts is a specialist in human rights and international labor issues with more than 25 years experience building strategic partnerships, contributing to labor research, policy action, and technical cooperation programming across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. He currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer for Visiara Research Solutions, a social science and data analytics firm combining mixed-methods research with advanced AI in support of mission-driven organizations from across academia, nonprofits, governments, and the private sector.

Kevin has extensive expertise engaging on issues of child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, occupational safety and health, and sustainable agriculture. He has contributed to numerous reports on international labor under U.S. Congressional mandates and managed award and oversight of hundreds projects funded by the U.S. government in over 80 countries. Kevin has a proven track record of bringing together public, private, and nongovernmental actors to shape policy outcomes and drive practical solutions. As a Deputy Director in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking, Kevin served as a senior USG representative to global labor initiatives and fora, such as Alliance 8.7, Vision Zero, and Global Conferences on the Elimination of Child Labor. He has developed and maintained strong relationships with senior policy makers, Fortune 500 companies, international and nongovernmental organizations, and USG agencies across five administrations.

Kevin holds a Master of Arts in African Studies from Yale University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and History from Tufts University.

Adrian Alexander is the Caribbean Regional Coordinator for Free The Slaves based in Trinidad and Tobago. He has been privileged to serve as a volunteer with civil society organizations for the past 20 years. For 14 of those years, he has been involved in the fight against human trafficking. Through this work, Adrian is committed to helping shape a more compassionate, trauma-informed Caribbean.

Dame brings more than 18 years of community volunteering and civil society engagement fighting slavery, social injustice and racism to his work with Free the Slaves. He has experience working with national and international NGOs, public and private development agencies (U.S. Peace Corps, GRET (French NGO), World Vision, DAI, ILO) on community health and development, humanitarian aid, advocacy, training and capacity building, youth development and employment, child protection, faith and development, and entrepreneurship. Dame is fluent in Arabic, French and English. 

Cinthia Belbussi is a dedicated human rights advocate with more than two decades of experience throughout Latin America. Specializing in combating human trafficking and protecting and assisting its victims, she has led transformative initiatives that empower institutions and individuals to address this grave violation of fundamental rights and promote justice. Her work spans Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico, where she has led programs for institutional strengthening, contributed to the development of public policies, designed protocols for action and established and managed shelters for survivors, as well as programs for the reintegration and protection of victim-witnesses.
Cinthia has given workshops, conferences and training programs for diverse audiences, including government agencies, judicial systems, and international and civil society organizations. She is also a university professor of human rights at the University of Palermo (Argentina). As an author, she has published work on human trafficking from a gender and human rights perspective, promoting frameworks that improve assistance, protection and institutional responses to survivors.
Cinthia is deeply committed to fostering a future in which dignity, equity and justice are not just ideals, but realities for all.

Cinthia Belbussi es una dedicada defensora de los derechos humanos con más de dos décadas de experiencia en toda América Latina. Especializada en la lucha contra la trata de personas y en la protección y asistencia a sus víctimas, ha liderado iniciativas transformadoras que empoderan a instituciones y personas para hacer frente a esta grave violación de los derechos fundamentales y promover la justicia. Su trabajo abarca Argentina, Bolivia, Perú, Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala y México, donde ha liderado programas de fortalecimiento institucional, contribuido al desarrollo de políticas públicas, diseñado protocolos de actuación y establecido y gestionado refugios para sobrevivientes, así como programas de reinserción y protección de víctimas-testigos.

Cinthia ha impartido talleres, conferencias y programas de formación para diversos públicos, incluidos organismos gubernamentales, sistemas judiciales y organizaciones internacionales y de la sociedad civil. También es profesora universitaria de derechos humanos en la Universidad de Palermo (Argentina). Como autora, ha publicado trabajos sobre la trata de personas desde una perspectiva de género y de derechos humanos, promoviendo marcos que mejoran la asistencia, la protección y las respuestas institucionales a las supervivientes.

Cinthia está profundamente comprometida con el fomento de un futuro en el que la dignidad, la equidad y la justicia no sean sólo ideales, sino realidades para todos.

Marie Helene BOUCHARD holds the pivotal role of Director of Global Engagment, Policy and Advocacy at Free the Slaves, a globally recognized organization headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to eradicating human trafficking,
forced labor, modern slavery, and child labor worldwide.

In her capacity, Marie spearheads the development and execution of comprehensive engagement strategies with governments and key institutions both nationally and internationally. Her responsibilities include raising awareness, mobilizing support, engaging key actors and influencing policies aimed at combating modern slavery. She plays a crucial role in coordinating government mobilization efforts, representing the organization in high-level policy discussions, and establishing strategic partnerships with governmental entities and strategic networks and advocacy partners.

With over two decades of experience in government relations and strategic partnerships, Marie brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Her remarkable leadership skills, coupled with her multilingual communication abilities, enable her to navigate complex diplomatic landscapes effectively. Moreover, her unwavering commitment to integrity and confidentiality ensures the trust and confidence of stakeholders at all levels.

Marie’s academic background includes a degree in Public Relations, Communication, and Management, underscoring her solid foundation in relevant disciplines. Before assuming her current position, she executed several diplomatic duties for the Government of Gabon including the Embassy of Gabon in Belgium, where she honed her diplomatic acumen and administrative proficiency.

In summary, Marie Helene BOUCHARD’s dedication to advancing the fight against modern slavery, coupled with her extensive experience and expertise in government relations, makes her an invaluable asset to Free the Slaves and the
global effort to combat human trafficking and modern slavery.

Sokhna Fatou Cissokho is the Project Manager for Senegal at Free the Slaves, where she coordinates and oversees the implementation of projects to combat human trafficking and supports local organizations in providing care for survivors.
With nearly 10 years of experience in the humanitarian and development sectors, she has collaborated with several national and international organizations in Senegal to protect vulnerable people, particularly women and children who are victims of gender-based violence.

Specializing in project coordination, partnership development, and advocacy, she works closely with protection actors and relevant authorities to strengthen prevention and support mechanisms.

With a master’s degree in Communication and Development Project Management, Sokhna has worked with the German development agency GIZ, Médicos del Mundo, Blue Ventures, and Solthis, where she contributed to the implementation of humanitarian and development programs in Senegal.

Tsering Diskit works in the development sector, focusing on strengthening community-led initiatives and advancing inclusive development across South Asia. In her role, she works closely with partner organisations and community stakeholders to support programme design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting, while contributing to strategic planning, partnership development, and programme coordination. 

Tsering is deeply committed to social justice and improving opportunities for marginalized and economically disadvantaged communities. She believes in community-driven solutions and values building trust with grassroots organisations, local leaders, and institutional partners. Her work is guided by a strong field perspective and a problem-solving approach that emphasizes practical and sustainable solutions to complex development challenges. 

She has significant experience working on initiatives addressing modern slavery, labour exploitation, and unsafe migration. Through collaboration with civil society organisations and local stakeholders, Tsering has supported programmes aimed at strengthening community awareness on safe migration, preventing trafficking and labour exploitation, and building local systems that protect vulnerable populations. Her work focuses on empowering communities with information, strengthening grassroots institutions, and promoting coordinated responses to reduce risks of exploitation. 

Over the years, Tsering has managed and coordinated multiple projects while expanding partnerships with organisations across the region. Her experience includes stakeholder engagement, programme oversight, partnership building, and facilitating collaboration among diverse actors working toward inclusive and sustainable development outcomes. Tsering holds a degree in Social Work from Banaras Hindu University. 

Melca Therese C. Lawsin is the Country Officer for the Philippines, supporting the strategic and programmatic objectives of Free the Slaves under the supervision of the Regional Director for Asia.

With over five years of experience in the development and cultural sectors, Melca has supported program implementation, grant management, and stakeholder coordination in various capacities. She previously managed subawards and oversaw grant activities across multiple cities under a U.S. government-funded education program. She also has extensive expertise in cultural programming, having supported museum and heritage center initiatives through heritage research, exhibit development, event coordination, and content creation for public engagement.

Melca holds a degree in Anthropology and brings a practical, community-based approach to implementing programs in the education, labor, and cultural sectors.

Jaime is a journalist and human rights expert. He holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Valladolid and a Master’s in Humanitarian Action through the Erasmus+ NOHA Master’s programme. He currently serves as Movement Building Coordinator at Free The Slaves.

He has worked in the field in Spain, Serbia, Greece, Jordan, Palestine, and Malta, contributing to humanitarian cooperation and development projects with affected communities and displaced people. His commitment to human rights has led him to dedicate his career to improving the conditions of those facing adverse circumstances.

Faith Muthiani is a Program Associate for Engagement and Communication with Free the Slaves, stationed in Kenya. With a deep-rooted passion for eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking, she has dedicated her career to making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable communities. Faith possesses a wealth of experience in humanitarian and development projects, highlighted by her previous roles as a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Consultant at Censtar Consultants Ltd and as a Content Writer for Rain Collective.

Faith brings a strong background in project management and communication to her role. She is profoundly committed to witnessing communities transform and become more resilient in the face of adversity. Her journey in fostering community resilience has been particularly remarkable, leading to successful roles as a Project Manager and National Contact Person for an Anti-Trafficking Project with The Salvation Army Kenya East.

Academically, Faith holds an Undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, and she is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Public Health with a focus on Monitoring and Evaluation at Kenya Methodist University.

Wahidullah Naseri is an Accounting and Finance Manager at Free the Slaves, based in Washington, D.C. In this role, he oversees day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, vendor payments, reconciliations, and compliance with donor and internal financial policies. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit finance, he brings deep expertise in managing donor-funded programs and ensuring strong internal controls.

He is passionate about financial transparency and accountability in the fight against modern slavery. His background includes roles with USAID, UN Women, and ICF International, where he led audits, streamlined financial processes, and supported multimillion-dollar projects.

Lauren Rice, a Development Coordinator, and aspiring polyglot, is on a mission to make a difference in the world. Raised in Belgium, she’s fluent in French, Dutch, and English, and is currently studying for her associate’s degree in STEM with a focus on computer science and mathematics. Lauren’s love for languages and cultures has inspired her to learn Russian, Korean, and Japanese. She’s also a dedicated advocate for charity and is passionate about helping others. A lifelong learner, she’s always eager to meet new people and expand her horizons.