Mission

To advocate for just and equitable policy solutions through education, collaboration, and coalition building that improve the state and federal anti-trafficking systems; better support victims, survivors, and providers, decrease demand, and ultimately contribute to the elimination of human trafficking in Nevada.

Vision

NPCHT envisions a world that values every human life and develops and advocates for policies that afford every Nevadan a life free from violence, exploitation, and slavery.

Purpose

The purpose of NPCHT is to convene community stakeholders to develop, imagine, and identify policy solutions to sex trafficking in the Silver State that can be implemented through legislative action and business investments. 

The Policy Council will:

  • Strengthen the statewide counter-trafficking system by connecting all stakeholders working in the space

  • Encourage networks and collaboration on projects between counter-trafficking sectors

  • Tackle critical issues in the community regarding victim services, demand reduction, education & awareness, and service provider capacity building

  • Leverage resources and gain audience of local policy makers
  • Improve the quality of life for survivors and at risk victims of sex trafficking

Membership

The Nevada Policy Council on Human Trafficking is made up of a diverse, state-wide group of experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate stakeholders who sit on the council as voting members or advisory members.

Steering Committee

  • Lauren Boitel, ImpactNV
  • Jessica Kay, Survivor Advocate
  • Ellie Roohani, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada’s Resiliency & Justice Center
  • Brenda Sandquist, Xquisite
  • Kim Small, Signs of Hope

Steering Committee and Advisory Council

  • Lauren Boitel, ImpactNV
  • Jessica Kay, Survivor Advocate
  • Kim Harvey
  • Melisa Holland, Awaken
  • Janet Quintero, United Way of Southern Nevada
  • Kim Small, Signs of Hope

Steering Committee

  • Lauren Boitel, ImpactNV
  • Jessica Kay, Survivor Advocate
  • Kim Harvey
  • Melisa Holland, Awaken
  • Janet Quintero, United Way of Southern Nevada
  • Kim Small, Signs of Hope

Advisory Council & Voting Members

  • Alisha Balee, Wynn Resorts
  • Vivan Banda, Senator Cortez Masto’s Office
  • Neyda Becker, Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation
  • Esther Rodriguez Brown, State CSEC Coordinator
  • Judy Chen, Hyatt
  • Dawn Christensen, Nevada Resorts Association
  • Karla Delgado, State of Nevada HT Task Force Coordinator
  • Beth DiFiore, City of Las Vegas
  • Eileen Dong, Survivor Advocate
  • Tina Frias, Harry Reid International Airport
  • Nethmini Happawana, Senator Rosen’s Office
  • Dr. Melody Huslage, University of Nevada Reno
  • Adelle Jackson, MGM Resorts International
  • Dr. Alexis Kennedy, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Dr. Amber Krushas, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Tahliah Ling, University of Nevada Reno
  • Alexandra Martinez, Senator Rosen’s Office
  • Stacy McBeath, Clark County ARYS
  • Christina Rangel, Exodus Cry
  • Jimesian Sanders, DCFS
  • Brenda Sandquist, Xquisite
  • Jhenna Strasser, Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Taskforce
  • Samantha Summers-Rivas, RubiesLV
  • Carla Thompson, Community Advocate
  • Jill Tolles, Guinn Center
  • Jaime Trevino, Nevada Attorney General’s office
  • Andre Wade, Silver State Equality
  • Jeff Walker, Boyd Gaming

  • Charletta Zamora Cruz, DHS Homeland Security Investigations

Advisory Council & Voting Members

  • Alisha Balee, Wynn Resorts
  • Vivian Banda, Senator Cortez Masto’s Office
  • Neyda Becker, Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation
  • Esther Rodriguez Brown, State CSEC Coordinator
  • Dawn Christensen, Nevada Resorts Association
  • Jessica Cisneros, Awaken
  • Karla Delgado, State of Nevada HT Committee Coordinator
  • Beth DiFiore, City of Las Vegas
  • Eileen Dong, Survivor Advocate
  • Tina Frias, Harry Reid International Airport
  • Jhenna Halili, Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Taskforce
  • Nethmini Happawana, Senator Rosen’s Office
  • Dr. Melody Huslage, University of Nevada Reno
  • Adelle Jackson, MGM Resorts International
  • Tahliah Ling, Doctoral Candidate, University of Nevada Reno
  • Stacy McBeath, Clark County ARYS
  • Alexandra Martinez, Senator Rosen’s Office
  • Christina Rangel, Exodus Cry
  • Jimesian Sanders, Department of Child & Family Services
  • Brenda Sandquist, Xquisite
  • Samantha Summers-Rivas, RubiesLV
  • Carla Thompson, Advocate
  • Jill Tolles, Guinn Center
  • Jaime Trevino, Nevada Attorney General’s office
  • Andre Wade, Silver State Equality
  • Jeff Walker, Boyd Gaming

  • Charletta Zamora Cruz, DHS Homeland Security Investigations

Advisory Council & Voting Members

  • Alisha Balee, Wynn Resorts
  • Neyda Becker, Children’s Advocacy Center Foundation
  • Brianna Bower, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
  • Brian Boxler, Vice Lieutenant, LVMPD
  • Esther Rodriguez Brown, State CSEC Coordinator
  • Amy Buchanan, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
  • Dawn Christensen, Nevada Resorts Association
  • Jessica Cisneros, Awaken
  • Beth DiFiore, City of Las Vegas
  • Eileen Dong, Survivor Advocate
  • Bernadette Francis, Hutchison & Steffen PLLC
  • Tina Frias, Harry Reid International Airport
  • Jhenna Halili, Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Taskforce
  • Jason Guinasso, Hutchison & Steffen Law Firm
  • Adelle Jackson, MGM Resorts International
  • Aaron Krolikowski, United Way of Southern Nevada
  • Alexandra Martinez, Senator Rosen’s Office
  • Lora Picini
  • Nicole Reilley, Nevada Attorney General’s office
  • Noel Roberts, LVMPD
  • Isaiah Sandoval, Senator Rosen’s Office
  • Brenda Sandquist, Xquisite
  • Jeffrey Stilson, Office of US Attorney Nick Trutanich
  • Jill Tolles, Guinn Center
  • Christina Vela, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
  • Andre Wade, Silver State Equality
  • Jeff Walker, Boyd Gaming

  • Charletta Zamora Cruz, DHS Homeland Security Investigations