Human Trafficking Event

Human Trafficking Event Speakers

Francine Bono- Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP, FAAN

Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP, FAAN, Co-founder and President, Nurses United Against Human Trafficking. Co-founder and President, Nurses United Against Human Trafficking. She received her PhD in Nursing from Molloy in 2021 and was the recipient of the Molloy University Barbara Ellen Black Distinguished Alumni Award in 2024. Fran was also an Inspiring Global Nurse Award Recipient in 2024 and an International Ceca Award Recipient in 2024. She was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing for her work combating Human Trafficking. 

Francine Bono-Neri, PhD, RN, APRN, PNP, FAAN 
Director-at-Large, ANA-NY 2018-2020 
Jane Eleanor Knox NEF Scholarship Recipient, 2019 
President LINAPNAP, 2021-2022 
Inspiring Global Nurse Award Recipient, 2024 
International Ceca Award Recipient, 2024 
Co-founder and President, NUAHT 

David Weiss, Chief of the HT Unit, Brooklyn DA's Office

David Weiss is the Chief of the Human Trafficking Unit at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office and is also the law enforcement lead for the US Department of Justice-funded Enhanced Collaborative Model, Brooklyn Human Trafficking Task Force. David began his career in 2006 handling cases involving all types of violent crime. He has been investigating and prosecuting Human Trafficking cases since 2014. 

David has prosecuted numerous violent traffickers for exploiting children and adults and has led a multi-agency investigation and prosecution resulting in the takedown and closure of two hotels and the arrests of the owners for permitting prostitution at their hotels in Brooklyn and Queens. In 2017, David was cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, to bring federal sex trafficking charges in a case involving the trafficking of several underage girls. David regularly presents on Human Trafficking investigations and prosecutions throughout NY State, around the United States and for international law enforcement officials, focusing on evidence-based prosecutions, prosecuting without a victim, and prosecuting in a true victim-centered manner. David recently testified before the NYS Assembly as a subject matter expert discussing the need to expand the Statute of Limitations on Human Trafficking case to account for trauma and delayed disclosure and was the recipient of the 2024 Homeland Security Investigations NY Field Office Prosecutor of the year award.

Kevin Metcalf, Director of Human Trafficking Response Unit in Oklahoma and founder of NCPTF

Kevin Metcalf is the Dircetor of the Human Trafficking Response Unit for the Oklahoma Attorney General and the founder of the National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF).   With over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, corporate security, and legal strategy, Kevin is an internationally recognized expert in counter-human trafficking, child protection, and intelligence synthesis.   His innovative approach combines expertise in open-source intelligence (OSINT), geospatial mapping, dark web investigations, cryptocurrency tracking, and forensic analysis to support law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide. 

Kevin's work has played a crucial role in the recovery of countless exploited and missing children and the capture of sexual predators globally.   His leadership in multi-jurisdictional investigations, combined with his ability to collaborate across public and private sectors, has set new standards in the fight against human trafficking and child exploitation.   Kevin is also a sought-after speaker and thought leader, frequently sharing insights on advanced investigative techniques, risk management, and operational leadership at global conferences and forums.   

As a licensed attorney and veteran investigator, Kevin advocates for innovative, data-driven approaches to law enforcement, child protection, and global security.   

Jessica Lamb, Founder of Atlanta Redemption Ink (ARI)

Jessica Lamb is a survivor and thriver who has started a nonprofit organization, Atlanta Redemption Ink (https://arionline.org/), that covers tattoos, drug marks, and self-inflicted cut marks on survivors in order to move past their exploitation and not have those constant reminders every day when looking in the mirror or at their bodies.  

Founder of Atlanta Redemption Ink (ARI), Jessica leads a national network of tattoo artists and removal specialists serving survivors of exploitation, trafficking, former gang members, and those healing from self-harm and addiction. A survivor of child exploitation, Jessica brings 8 years of advocacy experience and lived expertise to her work, and 10 years in anti trafficking field. driving change and awareness. 

Jessica trains professionals nationwide, offering insights on iconography, tattoo indicators, human branding, and collaboration with the tattoo industry. Her work has earned recognition, including Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 (2021) and Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Social Entrepreneur in Social Empowerment (2022) Woman Making Their Mark 2023 arionline.org/jessica 

| Executive Director | Survivor Leader | Tattoo Iconographer  www.arionline.org 

"Freedom, Healing and Transformation" 

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Alina Donahue, Nationally Recognized Speaker & Survivor Leader

Alina Donahue is a dedicated advocate for survivors of human trafficking.  As co-creator of The Shelly Stayer Shelter's Human Trafficking Residential Program in Immokalee, FL, she helped establish a pioneering 18-month aftercare program for adult female survivors, serving as a national model.   ALina has also worked with the Project Recovery Program at the Collier County Jail, helping female inmates address addiction and mental health challenges.     

A survivor herself, she inspires others by sharing her story of resilience.   Alina trains law enforcement nationwide on topics like Forced Criminality, partnering with agencies to combat trafficking.    In 2021 she was named one of Naples Illustrated's Top 100 Ones to Watch and received the Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 award in 2024.   

Neela Mukherjee Lockel, MSW, MPA

Neela Mukherjee Lockel, MSW-MPA, is the President and CEO of EAC Network, leading a diverse range of over 110 human and social service programs throughout New York, spanning from the East End of Long Island to Rockland County and all five NYC boroughs in between.  She leads critical New York initiatives within the organization's five pillars: Children & Youth, Families & Communities, Criminal Justice & Behavioral Health, Seniors & Nutrition, and Vocational Services.  Under her guidance, EAC is a powerful voice that champions change while providing support and second chances to those often overlooked.

With over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Neela's expertise spans a wide range of disciplines including direct services, program development, emergency response, advocacy, administration, and leadership.  Before joining EAC in 2021, Neela served as CEO of the American Red Cross on Long Island since 2016.  Prior to the Red Cross, she held positions as Founding Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Long Island, adjunct professor at Stony Brook University, and Director of the Office of Continuing Education for the Adelphi University School of Social Work.  Happily married with two beautiful children, Neela lives in South Setauket, NY.

Geraldine Hart, JD

Geraldine Hart was named Hofstra University's Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Community Engagement in June 2021. In this role, Associate Vice President Hart leads the transformation of the role of Public Safety and community engagement for more than 15,000 students, faculty, staff, and administrators who live and work on the University’s 244-acre campus. Prior to joining Hofstra, Ms. Hart served as the 14th Commissioner of the Suffolk County Police Department from April 2018 to May 2021. As the first woman to lead the Suffolk County Police Department, the 11th largest in the nation, she strengthened the Department’s focus on police reform, combating the heroin and opioid epidemic, aggressively identifying and eradicating violent street gangs like MS-13, enhancing training for active shooter and terrorist threat scenarios, and focusing on eradicating human trafficking and utilizing the latest scientific technology to solve cases. Prior to her appointment as Commissioner, Ms. Hart served as a member of the FBI for over 21 years, most recently as the Senior Supervisory Agent overseeing the FBI's Long Island office.