Mary C. Burke, Ph.D.
Dr. Mary Burke is a faculty member in the Psychology Department at Carlow University where she is the Director of Training for the Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology. During the summer months, Dr. Burke serves as affiliate faculty in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Burke's commitment to social justice and equity is manifest in her research, teaching, and activism. Currently she represents the Association for Women in Psychology on the United Nations Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations Committee on Mental Health. In addition to her participation in various national and international professional associations, Dr. Burke collaboratively founded and directs the Project to End Human Trafficking. This United States based non-profit group works regionally, nationally, and internationally to raise awareness about the enslavement and economic exploitation of human beings.
Jennifer J. Redfield (Rainey)
Jennifer holds a B.A. from Chatham College for Women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jennifer’s dedication to local and global humanitarian efforts includes education and activism, research, mentoring, and volunteering. Her work to eradicate human trafficking/modern slavery began with personal research in 2003 and continues in her role as Associate Director at PEHT.
Jaime Evanoski (Turek), MID
Jaime holds a masters degree in International Development with a focus on human security which she earned at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her B.A in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh and holds a certification in Russian and Eastern European Studies and in Conflict Studies. Jaime’s work with PEHT began as an internship in the fall of 2007. Her work includes planning, fundraising and educational outreach and lectures. Jaime is also part of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition. She is dedicated to fighting for human rights and social justice around the world.
Shannon Dietrich
Shannon Dietrich is a graduate of Carlow University. She has served in various positions with the Project to End Human Trafficking since the fall of 2005. Currently, Shannon is responsible for compiling information regarding sex trafficking instances from around the world. Her reports can be found on the Project's website.
Dustin Jensen
Dustin was born in Sarasota, Florida in the United States and upon graduating from high school he enlisted in the Navy. Spending much of his enlisted time overseas in the Middle East Dustin has experienced the best of other cultures yet has also become increasingly aware of aware of people's capacity for inhumane acts. Dustin's introduction to human trafficking was through an article in a local paper that described how Pakistani children are smuggled into the United Arab Emirates to be used as camel jockeys. This prompted Dustin's involvement in the anti-slavery movement and he now works as the Co-Director of the Southeastern VA - Hampton Roads Division of the Project to End Human Trafficking.
Evans Lombe
Evans is a native of Zambia, in Africa. He is very active in connecting his community to that of the larger global community. Evans is currently active in the World Association of Non Governmental Organizations (WANGO), the African Agency of Humanitarian Aid (AAHA). In 2002 and 2003, Evans served in the South Africa Office of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Evans is working with the Project to End Human Trafficking to coordinate the Zambia Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition.
Lianna Mora MPM
Lianna was born in Costa Rica, where she currently lives and works. Ms. Mora holds a Masters Degree in Project Management; she also studied Modern Languages at the University of Costa Rica. She has experience working with street children in Latin America as well as developing and executing several multidisciplinary projects related to development and conservation. Currently, she works for a NGO in Costa Rica in favor of the tropics; however, she is committed to continuing work in support of human. Lianna’s primary responsibilities with PEHT include research regarding that status of slavery within the region, establishing a functional network of organizations and coordinating the Costa Rica Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition
Anne Rackow
Anne holds a bachelors degree from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA where she majored in both Public Policy and Leadership and Sociology. Anne began her work with PEHT as an intern and is now in the role of Special Projects Coordinator. Anne also works in a facilitative role with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition.
