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IJM Global’s advisor on counter-slavery programming worldwide, which aims to reduce the prevalence of modern slavery through the strengthening of public justice systems to enforce anti-slavery legislation. Sets IJM’s global counter-slavery strategy, establishes program standards and fosters collaboration between regional projects for sharing innovations and best practices. Provides input and expertise to international and regional efforts and collaborations countering modern slavery, including research, writing and public speaking. Enables IJM to engage with key counter-slavery partners and coalitions, including with international, non-governmental and inter-governmental organisations, corporations, governments and community institutions.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Leading IJM Cambodia's team of lawyers, social workers and investigators combat labour trafficking in collaboration with local authorities. This new project commenced in January 2016 after IJM Cambodia's success in working for more than a decade to address the commercial sexual exploitation of children.My role includes:- Setting vision and strategic direction for this new field of work for IJM Cambodia- Leading IJM Cambodia as Field Office Director, I report to the Vice President of Regional Operations for South East Asia, who is based at IJM HQ in Washington, D.C.- Leadership on all significant IJM operations and interventions to assist victims in need of rescue- Oversight of comprehensive capacity-building programmes for Cambodian law enforcement and other agencies- Oversight of monitoring and evaluation of IJM's programme delivery and the Cambodian government's response to labour trafficking- Collaborating with civil society and government stakeholders at central and provincial levels- Working with key government officials in Cambodia and the region to set direction and develop strategies to address labour trafficking (both domestic and cross-border)- Designing and implementing new casework process and protocols, leading the legal analysis and review of all potential labour trafficking referrals- Oversight and management of around 30 Cambodian staff and 4-5 expatriate volunteers- Pastoral care, staff well-being and security- Quarterly reporting to granting agencies and IJM HQ- Budget planning and resource allocation

Bangalore, India

Leading IJM Bangalore to combat bonded labour/labour trafficking in collaboration with local authorities. My role included:- Leading IJM Bangalore as Field Office Director, I reported to the Vice President of Regional Operations for South Asia, who is based at IJM HQ in Washington, D.C.- I was responsible for approximately 45 local staff and 10 expatriate volunteers- The project was multi-faceted, including casework operations (rescue and aftercare of victims, prosecution of offenders), capacity-building efforts and community advocacy- During my tenure IJM Bangalore rescued approximately 1300 bonded labourers and developed a strong working relationship with a new Anti-Human Trafficking police taskforce, leading to an increase in arrests and incarcerations in bonded labour cases- We also developed and implemented a ground-breaking prevalence study to measure the incidence of bonded labour in the Bangalore region, successfully implementing a scientifically valid research methodology among a hidden population. - In this leadership role I contributed to a nationwide plan of action with the four other IJM office leaders in India, and represented IJM within national campaign coalitions and strategic alliances- As Field Office Director I was responsible for overall leadership and management of the office, including visioning, strategic planning,pastoral care, staff well-being and security, reporting, and budget planning.

Auckland, New Zealand

Prosecuting attorney in criminal jury trials at District and High Court level, across the full range of criminal offending.

Auckland, New Zealand

https://www.equaljusticeproject.co.nz/

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb) (Hons), Law

- Co-founder of the Equal Justice Project, Auckland's first student-run pro bono legal organisation. - University of Auckland Moot Court.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature; Political Philosophy