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AEHT Staff & Board

The current structure of Alliance to End Human Trafficking consists of a Board of Directors, Staff, Committees, and Working Groups. All members of AEHT are invited to join one of the working groups.

Katie Boller Gosewisch

Executive Director

Michigan

Darla Buchanan

Executive Assistant

Christine Commerce

Program Director

Florida

Marilyn Zigmund Luke

Director of Advocacy

Maryland

Waed Al Nimri

Director of Communications

AEHT Board of Directors

Board members are elected for 3 year terms, participate in quarterly meetings, and serve on at least one committee and/or working group.

Jeanne Atkinson

Maryland

Bridget Bearss, RSCJ

Maryland

Kathleen Bryant, RSC

Ireland

Christine Cervenak

Indiana

Jeanne Christensen, RSM

Nebraska

Kathleen Coll, SSJ

Pennsylvania

Catherine Darcy, RSM, PhD

New York

Sally Duffy, SC

Ohio

Laura Krausa

Colorado

Michelle Loisel, DC

Maryland

Judy Molosky, CSJ

California

Bill Miller

Minnesota

Ann Scholz, SSND, PhD

Director of Corporate Social Responsibility

Sarah B. Smith

Missouri

Maria Elena Perales

California

Survivor Advisory Council

Charlie Tebow

Cristian Eduardo

Kae James

Kwami P. Adoboe-Herrera

Gina Cavallo

Eileen Dong

Jenny Footle

Marianne Thomas

Maria Tell

Committees

Executive

Committee

The Executive Committee includes the Board President, Treasurer, and Secretary, along with the Executive Director in an ex-officio role. It oversees AEHT’s work, sets board meeting agendas, and monitors progress on strategic goals.

Finance

Committee

This committee ensures AEHT’s financial stability by aligning fundraising with strategic needs, collaborating on development plans, and preparing budgets for Board approval. It also maintains financial records and supports the Board in understanding AEHT’s financial affairs.

Governance

Committee

The Governance Committee reviews board effectiveness and recommends improvements. Its focus includes recruiting, nominating, onboarding new members, and providing ongoing educational opportunities for the board.

Membership

Committee

This committee grows AEHT’s membership among religious congregations, coalitions, and individuals. It manages new member onboarding, renewals, and explores ways to expand membership while outlining benefits and addressing member needs.

Development

Committee

Development Committee supports AEHT’s strategic direction and ensures that those who share AEHT’s values are invited to engage in supporting and advancing AEHT’s mission. The Development Committee assists AEHT staff in identifying, welcoming, nurturing relationships with potential donors and awakening in them a desire to contribute to the sustainability of AEHT’s mission and ministries. Additionally, the Development Committee alerts AEHT staff about grant opportunities or additional funding mechanisms, as appropriate.

Working Groups

Advocacy

The advocacy working group amplifies voices in support of policies and practices that protect human rights and end modern-day slavery. It pushes for national legislation, secures resources for survivors, builds relationships with legislators, and provides policy updates and action alerts.

Communications

This group collaborates with the Executive Director to implement AEHT’s communications and marketing strategy. It manages content across the website and social media, while also planning key initiatives like Giving Tuesday and year-end giving campaigns.

Education/Resource

The Education/Resource group raises awareness of human trafficking through a faith-based lens. It provides educational materials, including modules and webinars, and engages experts to contribute to resources, presentations, and exhibits that educate about trafficking and AEHT’s work.

Survivor
Services

This group supports survivors by connecting them with sister-run houses, education, and employment opportunities. It fosters partnerships to expand resources, shares best practices in trauma-informed care, and encourages survivor participation in decision-making.