ADVOCATES
2024-2025 Student Advocates
The 2024–2025 cohort applied their legal training to advance anti-trafficking efforts through research, policy advocacy, and community engagement under the guidance of SJI.
Abby Martin, 3L
Andrew White, 3L
Kevin Zeng, 3L
Shany Ebadi, 3L
Sara Peterson, 2L
Advocating for Protections in Disaster Response
During the 2024–2025 academic year, the Student Advocates supported the Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative’s efforts to advance a motion before the City and County of Los Angeles to prevent human trafficking in the wake of natural disasters. As part of their practicum, the Advocates provided public comment at both City and County meetings, amplifying the call for survivor-centered disaster response. Their advocacy contributed to broader efforts to ensure that Los Angeles’ disaster recovery planning includes safeguards against trafficking and recognizes the unique vulnerabilities of displaced and undocumented populations.
