Combatting Human Trafficking in a Changing Landscape Webinar

Catholic Charities USA’s Government Relations team invites you to a webinar on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET! Hear from passionate advocates and dedicated service providers as they share their insights and efforts in the fight against human trafficking and how they are addressing the impact on individuals and our communities. Feel free to share widely.

Read about our incredible guest speakers below!

Theresa Chamblee launched the Ministry of Social Concerns for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 2017 and continues to serve as the director. In this role, she has developed ministries focused on global solidarity, care for immigrants, and poverty relief for central and southern Indiana. In 2020, she launched the Human Trafficking Awareness ministry, focusing on the impacts of social media and gaming apps. In recognition of how easily children and teenagers are susceptible to online grooming, she launched the Protecting Our Children program in 2023, a 3-part curriculum designed for 7th and 8th grade students.

Kwami Adoboe-Herrera is a nationally recognized leader, survivor, and advocate in the fight against human trafficking. He is the Founder, CEO, and Board Member of Teleios, Inc., a nonprofit based in Cleveland, Ohio, dedicated to providing safe housing, trauma-informed care, and holistic support for male survivors of human trafficking. Originally from Togo, Kwami is himself a survivor of labor trafficking, having endured six years of forced labor in the United States before being rescued through the intervention of a compassionate teacher. Kwami is a Presidentially appointed member of the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, where he advises on federal anti-trafficking policy and amplifies survivor voices at the highest levels of government. He also serves on the board of Not For Sale: One Step at a Time, and is active nationally and locally as an advocate, keynote speaker, and peer mentor. Rooted in his Catholic faith, Kwami draws strength and purpose from his belief in forgiveness, restoration, and hope. A graduate of Walsh University with a Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Kwami is equally dedicated to education and criminal justice reform. He holds multiple certifications in peer support, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed care. His leadership has been recognized with the 2023 Gillen-Massey Award.