How Many Slaves Work for You?

UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to January 16.

How are the products we consume everyday touched by slavery? Join Fierce Freedom and The Bridge to Hope, who will dive into some of the ways we all unwittingly contribute to the global pandemic of unethical labor practices and some of the top industries where labor trafficking is happening closer to home. Learn practical ways to use your consumer power to help change the ways these companies do business.

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About the Presenters

Cat Morgan, Executive Director for Fierce Freedom. Cat’s passion for social justice was sparked into flame during college after seeing a powerful documentary “Nefarious” about the human sex trade and joining the on-campus organization International Justice Mission at UW-Eau Claire when she was a student. Working with Fierce Freedom gives her the opportunity to speak to thousands of people about the realities of domestic human trafficking. She loves having these conversations which lead individuals to finding their own role in the fight for justice. She and her beloved husband live in Eau Claire and enjoy exploring coffee shops, bookstores, and beautiful outdoor spaces. A lifelong learner, she enjoys the diverse range of tasks that each day brings, allowing her the space to grow as she fights for something she deeply cares about.

Angie McIlquham, a 2015 graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a Bachelor's in Social Work, is the Director of Sexual Victim Services at The Bridge to Hope. Drawing from her personal experience as a survivor, she provides trauma-informed crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Beyond one-to-one advocacy, Angie leads educational and support groups for diverse survivors, coordinates the SANE team, and plays key roles in various community response teams, showcasing her commitment to empowering survivors and advancing prevention efforts.

Jennifer Lyons has been the Shelter Coordinator at The Bridge to Hope for about three years. Prior to working with The Bridge to Hope, she was in law enforcement as a Deputy for four years. Jennifer graduated from ASU with her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice in 2016. Jennifer is also a sex trafficking survivor and has decided to bring awareness of trafficking to others through her work with The Bridge to Hope. She has also assisted Polaris with their Human Trafficking 101 training. Jennifer is a mom to two kids and one fur baby. Jennifer’s roles at The Bridge to Hope include: assessing eligibility for shelter services for those fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, while providing case management for clients staying in shelter. She assists shelter clients with their goals and is an advocate for empowerment. She is also a part of the facilities team which overseas building maintenance and upkeep.