
GI-ACT was formed in 2018, comprised of law enforcement, non-profit organizations, educators, community volunteers, and churches. We meet bi-monthly to discuss and plan education and events to raise awareness about Human Trafficking in the Heartland.
Sub-Committees:
- Data & Advocacy
- Education & Awareness
Committee Roles
- Chair: Teshawna Sawyer
- Co-Chair: Sarah Griess
- Treasurer: Eric Garcia
- Data & Advocacy Chair: Amy Bennett
- Education & Awareness Chair: Allie Trautman
- Labor Trafficking Chair: Kimberly Fonseca
- Leadership Team: All those listed above, plus: Jessica Hoback, Randy See, Becky Jasa, Diana Kellogg, Becky Fausett, and Marissa Hernandez
To contact the committee, please email grandislandact@gmail.com.
Next General Meetings:
Current goals:
- Connect schools to education from Set Me Free Project
- Provide training to all area hotels & motels
- Create awareness of the current issues surrounding Human Trafficking
NEED ASSISTANCE?
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Resources & Information:
- Set Me Free Project
- Women’s Fund of Omaha
- Coalition on Human Trafficking
- Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force