President: Duneshka Cruz

Major(s): Biological Anthropology and Pre-Med

Minor:  Psychology

“I wanted to help jumpstart Hope Here Hope Now and carry on as President during my senior year because I have been passionate about this issue since high school. I strongly believe that it is topic that is silenced and one that many people do not consider occurring a lot closer than just overseas. Having the opportunity to spread awareness in the Penn State and State College community is amazing. As well as, being able to give back to shelters in the area that aid human trafficking survivors — one of the best parts!”

Vice President: Rae Narun

Major: Psychology

“I got involved in Hope Here Hope Now my sophomore year because I felt that there was a deficit in awareness and information surrounding the issue of human trafficking.”

 

Secretary: Tiffeny

Major(s): Criminology and Psychology

Minor: African American Studies

“I joined Hope Here Hope Now because I think that it is vital to spread awareness about an issue that a majority of people do not know about and arrange many misconceptions. Moreover, it is important because anyone can become a potential victim at any time.”

Treasurer: Semi Oladipo

Major: Health Policy and Administration

Minor: Human Resources

 “I want to be one of the many people to contribute to solutions and make sure people are educated on how they can also help this ongoing issue. I am part of this club to make sure that a change in sex trafficking will be made in the community we all live in.”

 WebTeam Coordinator: Shamelle Price-Wheeler

Major(s): Philosophy and Communication Arts & Sciences

Minor: Dispute Management and Resolution

“Hope Here Hope Now is a catalyst for positive change and I have been driven by the same values of wanting to create safe spaces and spreading awareness on our campus and more.”

WebTeam Coordinator: Caitlin Donahue

Major(s): Women’s Studies and Archaeological Science

Minor: Jewish Studies

 “It is necessary to speak out against and be educated on human trafficking and I want to help with the end of it in any way that I can!”