Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com Motorists warned to expect delays on Gordon Town Road alternative route Ms. Ebron has a bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Towson University and holds a Masters Degree in Management from St. Thomas University. Under Ms. Millers leadership, A Voice in the Wilderness Empowerment Center is a sought-after member of Voices for NonOpioidChoices, a nonpartisan coalition dedicated to preventing opioid addiction before it starts, by increasing patient and provider access to non-opioid therapies and approaches to manage acute pain. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) In 2019, he was promoted to serve as the Special Prosecutions Sections Deputy Chief. The delegation consisted of twelve officials hailing from Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Tunisia. Our unstinting efforts, through the work of Professor Pati and our faculty, staff, and alumni, to eradicate the scourge of human trafficking will be enhanced.. Presidential Leadership Scholar Whether at the recruitment, transit, or at the exploitation site, concerted efforts are needed to address the root causes of trafficking, mainly vulnerability based on inequality and the demand side of trafficking, saidDavid A. Armstrong, J.D., President of St. Thomas University, in his address to the participants. Ms. Fox is a member of the Fort Myers Rotary Club, serves on the board of the Shelter for Abused Women and Children, the board of The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, the board of the PACE Center for Girls and has been a Captain and Event Lead for Relay for Life. However, in order to allow some flexibility for the working professionals, access to the Academy will be available 24/7 from October 18 at 9:00 a.m. through November 1 at 11:59 p.m. (EST) for participants to work at their own pace. New York, NY. An active philanthropist and advocate, Sloane currently sits on the Council for the Womens Philanthropy Institute and Resolve Network. Pittsburgh, PA. Sloane Davidson is the Founder and CEO of Hello Neighbor. With visible passion for subject matters of social justice, governance, human rights and gender justice, she has undertaken several public interest and humanitarian projects on gender-based violence, childs rights, youth development and criminal justice reform. Interested in diversity and service, Dr. Dai participated and served as an executive planning committee member for the Southeast-Southwest People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference and served as co-chair of the Law Student Writing Competition. Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale Professor Conner is widely published on the subject of U.S. and international legal protections affecting youth in conflict with the law, particularly youth accused of drug- or prostitution-related offenses and youth victims of human trafficking. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Professor,Departmentof Sociology Her first real taste in visual advocacy. On the 20th Anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, The John J. BrunettiHuman Trafficking Academy offered a critical assessment of the state of labor trafficking domestically and abroad. In his assignment with the Special Victims Division Deputy Chief Osgood led all adult sexual assault investigations; child physical abuse investigations, child sexual abuse investigations, transit sexual assault investigations, registered sex offender investigations and sexual assault cold case investigations in the City of New York. She shared the panel with Prof. Dr. Manoj Kumar Sinha, Director of theIndian Law Institute, New Delhi, the most prestigious legal institution in the country, and Adv. The NYPDs Special Victims Division investigated over 16,000 Special Victims cases in 2018. Ms. Pineros works collaboratively with community partners to ensure access to resources and services to survivors of human trafficking. In addition to serving as the human trafficking coordinator and the project safe childhood coordinator for the Southern District of Florida for more than a decade, Ms. Martinez also served as a member of DOJs Child Exploitation Nationwide Investigation Advisory Committee for about six years until she joined Holland & Knight. He is also an expert consultant to the Department of States Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. . Ms. Hounakey received her Bachelors and Masters degree from Western Michigan University. Erika Pineros, LMHC State Attorney for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Mr. DSouza came to the U. S. following the advice and encouragement of a man who would become his trafficker. She served as president of the Broward County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, which was recognized as Affiliate of the Year by the Florida Bar YLD largely due to her leadership. Currently, she is CEO of Ligas Femeninas de Ftbol 7, a Peruvian social enterprise that promotes the empowerment of women through soccer. Member, U.S. A Voice in the Wilderness Empowerment Center has successfully recovered victims of human trafficking locally, nationally, and targeted victim recovery during the Super Bowl. Dr. Kanathy Haney is a health sciences professor and chair of the human trafficking coalition at Palm Beach State College and guest lecturer at the University of Florida. This work emphasizes the need to build partnerships with survivors and ensure that strategies and implementation influence a survivor-informed approach. Major General Anderson currently serves as the National Security Advisor, a post he has filled since being appointed in December 2016. Currently, she directs a Medical Legal clinic serving veterans and a Health Law Pathway Program, which integrates the legal education for medical students throughout their medical school careers. After retiring as an attorney, Mary Anne became a Master Catechist involved in Confirmation and Adult Faith Formation. 15K views, 473 likes, 79 loves, 41 comments, 133 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Jamaica Constabulary Force: Deputy Superintendent of Police Kevin Francis, Operations Officer for St. Ann,. from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, an M.P.A. She wanted to do a feminist comedy that showcased women making it out on their own. After surviving sexual exploitation, Crystal Lee is fighting back by empowering others as she combats against the exploitation of people. Bello is also a licensed chaplain and ambassador with CICA (Canadian Institute of Chaplains and Ambassadors, the only university accredited by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, UN-ECOSOC and she is an alumni of the Masters Series of Distinguished Leaders by Skinner Leadership Institute. Dr. Schaeffer earned her MD from the University of Miami School of Medicine; she was the Class of 1998s elected Ethics Representative and inducted into the ODK Honor Society. Kwami is currently a member of Not for Sale: One Step at a Time, an organization that brings awareness and hope to this hardly seen issue in communities across Ohio, America, and around the world. Ms. Maryem Reyes is a Venezuelan attorney and current LL.M. Council Chair Mr. Abubakar represented the Kwame Nkrumah family to retrieve Dr. Kwame Nkrumahs (First elected president of Ghana and a father of Pan Africanism) 40 years lost dairy. Detective Krysten Ridenour On January 11, 2019, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, The John J. BrunettiHuman Trafficking Academy in partnership with A Voice in the Wilderness Empowerment Center (AVITWEC) offered a specialized training entitledBreaking Chains and Breaking Cycles: The Intersection of Human Trafficking and the Opioid Crisisin Ft. Myers, Florida. The JCFs mission is to serve, protect and reassure with courtesy, integrity and respect for the rights of all. OSWEGO The superintendent of the Oswego City School District has disputed several details provided by the Oswego County Sheriff's Office regarding an incident last week that ended with the arrest of four students. March 6, 2018. Jamaica News Today - Television Jamaica a Trusted Source for News, Sports \u0026 Entertainment.Television Jamaica (TVJ) where you get Jamaican news, sports and weather reports and an eclectic mix of music, entertainment and information shows for the entire family. from Metropolitan State University. As a ministry, ESTHER takes parts in efforts that promote education, awareness, prevention, justice and healing for the tragedy of trafficking. She maintains an active role on the Executive Committee and Board of that organization. CP Zubairu Muazu mni Ignacio J. Vzquez Jr.is an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) with the United States Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Florida. He is a senior lecturer at the Caribbean Regional Drug Law-Enforcement Centre (REDTRAC) and at the National Police College of the Jamaica (NPCJ). Sport Administration from the AISTS in Lausanne, Switzerland and B.A. in international law and an M.A. Ronke Giwa Onafuwa is an award-winning broadcaster, a girl-child advocate and convener of Whos that Girl Nigeria (Awtg_Nigeria), a forum that has been successfully held for four years and is geared at empowering impressionable young girls in their teenage years. 1 (2014), also published as Blueprint, by Caritas in Veritate Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland; The Categorical Imperative to End Modern-Day Slavery: Subsidiarity, Privatization, and the States Duty to Protect, in Der Staat Im Recht. Founder & Director, The John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy 69007 althea.richards@jcf.gov.jm. Ramona D. Miller She has represented trafficked persons and has worked in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI, the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security. Co-founder, ESTHER Ministry She is now pursuing her Masters in Ethical Leadership while continuing her soccer career at St. Thomas. In 2016, his research institute was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize, and in 2017, Queen Elizabeth named him a Companion of the Most Loyal Order of St Michael and St George for his work to end modern slavery. He regards resiliency and the grace of God for his ability to survive and he gives thanks that he transitioned from victim to survivor to thriver. In his free time Judge Lung works on his first book which will regard the power of hope and he endeavors to keep up with his two adopted sons in hiking, dirt biking and downhill mountain biking. students are actively involved in research and writing on major human trafficking legal topics in the United States and in other nations. The Police Service Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Lucius A. Thomas as the new Commissioner to succeed Mr. Francis Forbes, with effect from Wednesday, January 19, 2005. The teen, who attends the St Thomas Technical High School in Golden Grove, was shot in the buttocks by a licensed firearm holder who was responding to a brawl outside the gates of the institution. 7 Who is the chief of Defence Staff in Jamaica? Additionally, Xinia supervises the Immigration Court Help Desk program, which provides pro se assistance to unrepresented individuals in immigration proceedings at the Miami Immigration Court. She has been actively involved in the promotion of a humane and efficient society that enhances participatory development and inclusive governance through legislative advocacy, development knowledge facilitation, training, grassroots enlightenment, youth mentoring and child rights advocacy. All Rights Reserved. In 2016 she earned her Master of Laws in Intercultural Human Rights from St. Thomas University School of Law, which was in large part the catalyst for the founding of Strong Girls, Inc. Illaria Borrelli started her career as an actress in film and television. Who is the chief of Defence Staff in Jamaica? With independence, Newcastle was given to the Jamaican . President, Hialeah Park In 2016, then Chief Justice Nancy Rice of the Colorado Supreme Court appointed Judge Lung as the Judicial Representative to the Colorado Human Trafficking Council on which he served as Vice-Chair through 2020. Miami, Florida. Liberation allow a woman of my experiences to take on opportunities much like this one, painting a picture of words about that which I have seen. Castle Rock, CO Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, Gary Chambers was released on bail in the sum of $100,000 when he appeared in the St. Catherine Parish Court on Friday. He has been invited to speak throughout the United States and India, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Founded and directed by Professor Roza Pati, the Human Trafficking Academy was established in 2010 with the support of a grant by the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is highly involved in clinical education, working closely with medical students, psychiatry residents, and CL fellows. Dr. Bello is a sought after motivational speaker, a keynote lecturer and minister whose story has been seen in ESSENCE and EBONY magazine with articles in over 100 magazines, newspapers and e-zines. Programme at Christ University School of Law, Bangalore, Karnataka:Preside over Valedictoryand served asJudge of the Final Round ofJessup International Law Moot Court Competition,India National Qualifying Rounds. Head of Secretariat, Legal and Justice Affairs Advisory Council The PLS Program is a partnership among the Presidential Centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Program in Intercultural Human Rights at St. Thomas Law School, presented the first session onVulnerabilities & Human Trafficking. In 2019, Maria worked with CONCACAF as the Womens Football Intern under FIFA Legend, Karina Leblanc. He has a Bachelors degree in Business and a Masters of Commerce from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Professor Donovan speaks on the topic of human trafficking with colleges and law schools; coalitions of law enforcement, social service providers, and practitioners; community and governmental leaders; and local and national groups. Ypsilanti, MI. Who is the National Security Advisor for Jamaica? jamaicaobserver.com. Oswego superintendent: Students didn't try to take deputy's gun. That same year she was also named an Immigrant Advocate of the Year by Global Pittsburgh, a finalist for the Distinguished Individual Leadership Award at Coro Pittsburghs Martin Luther King Jr. Gulfport, FL. Legal Project. He is a founding partner of Legatum Strategies, an African owned lobbying group in Washington, D.C. Ms. Aderonke Ige is a humanitarian attorney, equity advocate, social impact practitioner, and currently Associate Director at the Corporate Accountability & Public Participation Africa. On June 1, 1994 she co-founded the G.W.L. Florida. The event was organized by the Center for Human Rights Education. L. Rev. The Academy is typically offered on an annual basis. degree program in Academic Psychiatry and M.A. This course is fully online. District Court Judge,18th Judicial Circuit of Colorado Partner, Holland & Knight LLP Executive Director,LL.M./J.S.D. With passions in athletics, leadership and student development, her research agenda includes issues related to equity and culture within the organizational context of higher education. Human Trafficking Program Coordinator Professor Donovan also delivers training to mediators and judges on ethics and cultural competence in mediation. Currently over 4,000 mentoring hours have been spent together. 3 Who is the longest serving commissioner of police in Jamaica? Member St. Thomas University College of Law She is also a past member of the ABAs Criminal Justice Council and served on special task forces on international law issues and the Corruption and the Rule of Law Working Group. She led a team of prosecutors and investigators in handling human trafficking matters for more than a decade. Suamhirs graduated from the University of California San Diego with a Masters in Psychology. The Jamaica Constabulary Force ( JCF) is the national official police force of Jamaica . Visiting Scholar Faculty, University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies Program in Intercultural Human Rights and has two LL.M. Project Gold is a Drop In Center program for underage girls who are overcoming child sex trafficking. As a private practitioner, she focused on litigation on access to medical treatment on constitutional grounds. This involvement includes participation on several task forces associated with the womens shelter, child abduction, child death review, elderly abuse fatality review and human trafficking. Who is the head of the police force in Jamaica? Mr. Vzquez has served as an AUSA since January of 2013 and has rotated through the Appellate Division, Major Crimes Section, before starting his tenure in the Special Prosecutions Section in April of 2014. Ms. Vega has also worked in internships such as Eberjey, a clothing brand that produces intimate apparel, loungewear, resort wear, and swimwear where she was Purchasing Intern and in Sherwin-Williams, an American Fortune 500 company in the general building materials industry, as a Sales/Management Intern. Kwami received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Walsh University. Our work will assist human trafficking victims regain and own back their lives.. Members of the International Council on Human Trafficking serve as worldwide ambassadors of the Academy aimed at shaping anti-trafficking law, policy, and practice. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking on which he served as Chair until July 2020. She is an Advisory Board member of KidSafe Foundation and Place of Hope, and has been re-elected the District 1 Director of Soroptimist International of the Americass Southern Region. Caroline Chisholm earned a Bachelors of Arts in Latin American Studies and Sociology from the University of Virginia in 2017. The commissioner of this command is often appointed by the Inspector-General of Police. In 2009, Sloane served as a Kiva Fellow in the Philippines. Police chiefs do not typically stay in the role for very long, especially since 1962, where the average length of time for the 15 commissioners has been three to four years. Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development Miami Gardens, Florida 33054 She has been an active member of the Fort Worth and Dallas Human Trafficking Task Forces for several years, has been publicly recognized for her critical work in the antitrafficking field, and has delivered a passionate talk at TEDx entitled Tragedy to Triumph that focused on the importance of resilience. Previous to starting Hello Neighbor, Sloane spent 15 years in the nonprofit, international development, and social impact sector. Contents 1 Role 2 Academy 3 Areas of the Jamaica Constabulary Force 4 Commissioners of police 5 Ranks 6 Badges 7 Uniform 8 Payscale 9 Training 10 Equipment 11 Policing style 11.1 Use of deadly force 12 History 13 See also 14 References 15 External links Each year a brand new, cutting-edge curriculum taught by the top experts in the field is offered. Former Coordinator, Human Trafficking Academy Co-Chair (2016-2017) & Member (2015-2020), U.S. University of Miami Miller School Of Medicine Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons to fill the following posts in the. She is a foreign attorney, graduated as a Doctor in Law and Social Sciences in Montevideo, Uruguay, where she served as a Professor Candidate in Civil Law Torts and Contract. The full list of expert instructors at the 2020 Summer Academy is availablehere. Deputy Superintemdent of Police Jamaica Constabulary Force Jan 1989 - Present34 years 1 month Half Way Tree, St. Andrew, Jamaica D.S.P JCF Education University College of Caribbean. Dr. Dai earned a Ph.D. from Arizona State University, a certificate in International Humanitarian Law, an LL.M. He is an advocate for humanity in the areas of women and children, ending violence, and an Africa that is self-sufficient and continues to develop strategic means of achieving this. The Academy develops education programs for those with the greatest capacity and ability to impact human trafficking. During his service as an Assistant State Attorney, Mr. Vzquez held positions in the County Court, Juvenile, and Felony Divisions, until his last assignment with the Gang Prosecution Unit. Superintendent of Police St. Thomas Division 876-383-0935 Howard Chambers Senior Superintendent of Police St. Catherine North Division 876-322-0894 SSP Chambers is an over 16-year Police veteran who has worked in numerous divisions in the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Prof. MacKinnon is among the most widely-cited legal scholars in the English language and over time the most widely-cited woman. U.S. Department of State Franklyn M. Casale, Chair of the International Council on Human Trafficking and president emeritus of St. Thomas University, in his opening remarks. DSP Wilson, is presently the Jamaica Constabulary Force's Welfare Director, based at the Office of the Commissioner of Police. deputy superintendent of police salary jamaica April 19, 2021 Leave a comment Uncategorized By Kelly Federal Credit Union , Diner Dash: Flo On The Go , Inside Studio G Facebook Live , 2 April Which Day Celebrate , Wasted On You Morgan , Siniakova Score Live , Zac Efron Byron Bay , Dc Vs Kxip Today Match Prediction Dream 11 , Hamza Choudhury . Dr. Roza Pati is a tenured Professor of Law at St. Thomas University School of Law, where she also co-directs the programs of Master of Laws (LL.M) and the Doctorate of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) The Division has over 300 investigative personnel. Franklyn M. Casale, and byProfessor Tamara F. Lawson, Dean of St. Thomas University School of Law. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking from 2018 to 2020 and was elected the Chair in 2020. Barbara A. Martinez is a partner at Holland & Knight in Miami and a member of the firms Global Compliance and Investigations Team, Asset Recovery Team, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Team. The Honorable Suleman Masood, a Council Member on the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, andThe Honorable Evelyn Chumbow, a survivor of child labor trafficking turned anti-trafficking activist and public speaker who has focused her lifes work on ending modern-day slavery, guided all who attended in the path to empowerment toward an effective fight for human dignity. To learn more or make a donation, please visit www.humantraffickingacademy.org/give. Dr. Symes joined the faculty in 1997 as Associate Director, and then Program Director for Internal Medicine, until 2015. Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale, Chairman of the Council and, The event series was designed to focus on the four actions presented in, Pastoral Orientations on Internally Displaced People. Besides her academic training, Ms. Rostami has experience working in several agencies affiliated withthe Humanities and Humanitarian efforts including the American Red Cross of the Greater St.Louis Area where they received the International Services Award for their outstanding International Humanitarian Law (IHL) project known as Raid Cross. Dr. Stephen Symes, M.D., FACP is a Internal Medicine Specialist in Miami, Florida, and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. Miami, Florida. In 1982, police increased the number of security personnel by 3,292 due to the dismissal of curfews, abolished the National Police College Vice President system, and replaced the Deputy Dean of the National Police College with the Director General of the Faculty, Superintendent General. In 2013, Professor Vastine received the AILA (National)ElmerFried Award for Excellence in Teaching. She advises clients on matters relating to ESG, including transparency in supply chains, supply chain controls, reporting human trafficking, extraterritorial provisions of U.S. federal anti-trafficking laws and federal contract employee risk management under FAR anti-trafficking provisions. Judge Lung is also a consultant with Office for Victims of Crime under the U.S. Department of Justice, the Office on Trafficking in Persons under the U.S. Administration for Children and Families, the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons under the U.S. State Department and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). I also provide training and presentations for law enforcement and professionals in the field at the police academy, summits and workshops on related topics. Crystal Lee Hamilton Detective Ridenour has been a member of various investigative divisions to include: Criminal Investigations (Property Crimes), Violent Crimes, Intelligence, and Special Victims. As a member of the Presidents U.S. in Latin American studies from the University of California at Los Angeles, and two certifications in national security law from the Center for National Security Law at the University of Virginia School of Law. After a distinguished career handling an array of complex litigation matters as a federal prosecutor, Ms. Martinez focuses her practice on white collar defense, internal corporate investigations, asset recovery, receiverships, ESG, risk management and corporate compliance. The Miami Declaration of Principles on Human Trafficking: Its Genesis and Purpose, by Roza Pati, The Miami Declaration of Principles on Human Trafficking, Presidents Welcome Address, by Rev. St. Thomas University College of Law. She is also highly knowledgeable on victim rights laws and certain cybercrimes, including child pornography, cyberstalking, cyber trafficking, online threats and sextortion. In January and February, 2020,Dr. Roza Pati, Founder and Director of The John J. Brunetti Human Trafficking Academy, traveled to India to educate and train higher-level students and faculty, coming to Kerala from 40 law schools and colleges from all over India, on human rights and human trafficking. She is a nationally recognized speaker on the subject. Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Candidate 2020, Intercultural Human Rights Dionne Hughes-White, Sergeant of Police Secretary of Commandant FRPT 9842771/Ext. University of Missouri 29 (2014); No Cierre Sus Ojos: La Trata ExisteThe Global Effort to Combat Human Trafficking: Its Strengths & Weaknesses, in Libro de Derecho Penal Especial (2012, Colombia); Combating Human Trafficking Through Transnational Law Enforcement Cooperation: The Case of South Eastern Europe, in Policing Across Borders: The Role of Law Enforcement in Global Governance (2012, Springer); Beyond the Duty to Protect: Expanding Accountability and Responsibilities of the State in Combating Human Trafficking, in The Diversity of International Law: Essays in Honour of Kalliopi Koufa 319 (2009, Martinus Nijhoff Publishers); Der Schutz der EMRK bei Menschenhandel: Rantsev v. Zypern und Russland, 3 Neue Juristische Wochenschrift (2011, Germany). 17 followers 17 connections. Mr. DSouza has been recognized with the Rashtra Perna Award 2021 for his social activist mission. How long does it take to complete the Academy? Working closely with Dr. Arias taught Ms. Rousseaux the power of leadership through service. A 25% discount is available for organizations/institutions that register three or more participants. Will I receive a Certificate from St. Thomas University College of Law? Bob Butterworth, Addressing the Scourge of Human Trafficking: The Challenge Ahead, by Roza Pati, The OSCE and the Struggle against Human Trafficking: The Argument for a Comprehensive, Multi-Pronged Approach, by Helga Konrad, Strategies for Combating Human Trafficking within the United States, Canada and Mexico, by Dorchen A. Leidholdt, The Trafficking Victims Protection Act: A Work in Progress, by Terry Coonan, Between a Sharp Rock and a Very Hard Place: The Trafficking Victims Protection Act and the Unintended Consequences of the Law Enforcement Cooperation Requirement, by Charles Song and Suzy Lee, How Strong Collaboration between Legal and Social Service Professionals Will Improve Outcomes for Trafficking Survivors and the Anti-Trafficking Movement, by Heather C. Moore, Invisible Chains: Psychological Coercion of Human Trafficking Victims, by Elizabeth Hopper and Jose Hidalgo, The Next Step in the Fight against Human Trafficking: Outlawing the Trade in Slave-Made Goods, by Kevin Bales and Becky Cornell, Human Security or State Security? The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is the police force of Jamaica. I had the good fortune to begin working with the Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit in December of 1998. This years expert instructors included one of the most influential legal scholars alive:Professor Dr. Catharine A. MacKinnonof Harvard Law School. She has a Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary, and an honors B.A. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Strategic Initiatives Director Consultant, CrisLee Consulting Firm For many years, Dr. Schaeffer has been an active voice of the American Medical Womens Association and its Physicians Against the Trafficking of Humans Committee. Ms. She earned her Doctorate of the Science of Law degree,summa cum laude, at the University of Potsdam, Germany, her LL.M.,summa cum laude, at St. Thomas University College of Law, and her B.A.,highest honors, and LL.B.,honors, at the University of Tirana, Albania. Her vision of eliminating poverty through education led to the founding of Strong Girls, Inc., an anti-poverty initiative whose mission is to eliminate the obstacles to higher education and career faced by girls in disadvantaged communities. She studied Child Protection from violence, exploitation, and neglect at Harvard FXB Center for Health and Human Rights. She started with the school district in 1974 as a teacher and worked her way up to deputy superintendent. Stacia Foster, a lawyer in Coral Springs and a former teacher in New York and Jamaica.