Agenda  

 

Counter-Trafficking Freedom Summit

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

 

9:00 a.m.–9:05 a.m.                Welcoming Remarks and Overview of Program

  • Michael Billet, Senior Director, Policy Research, Employment Policy Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Markee Johnson, Head of Advancement, A21

9:05 a.m.–9:15 a.m.                From Awareness to Action: A Unified Front Against Human Trafficking 

  • Christine Caine, Founder, A21

9:15 a.m.–9:20 a.m.                Introduction of Keynote

  • Markee Johnson, Head of Advancement, A21

9:20 a.m.–9:30 a.m.                Keynote

  • Kevin Malone, Senior Adviser on Human Trafficking,  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

9:30 a.m.–9:40 a.m.              Framing of Panel Discussion

  • U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

9:35 a.m.–10:30 a.m.           From the Statehouse to the U.S. Senate: Legislative Leadership in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

  • U.S. Senator Cindy-Hyde Smith (R-MS)
  • Lynn Fitch, Attorney General of Mississippi
  • Dan Friel, Special Agent in Charge, East Criminal Investigation Unit, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

Moderator: Denise Gitsham, Founder of Vitamin D Public Relations

10:30 a.m.–10:50 a.m.            Networking Break

10:50 a.m.–10:55 a.m.            Framing of Can You See Me Campaign? Update

  • Markee Johnson, Head of Advancement, A21

10:55 a.m.–11:00 a.m.            Can You See Me Campaign? Video

11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.            Technology for Good: Addressing Online Risks

  • Melissa Snow, Executive Director, Analytical Services Division, Child Sex Trafficking Programs, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
  • Ashlee Lucas, Anti Trafficking Specialist, The Tebow Group
  • Steve Grocki, Chief, Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, U.S. Department of Justice
  • Jeff Yesenky, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Moderator: Christian Elliott, Chief Impact Officer, A2

11:50 a.m.– 12:05 p.m.           Keynote

  • Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA)

12:05 p.m.–12:08 p.m.            Dismiss For Lunch

  • Markee Johnson, Head of Advancement, A21

12:08 p.m.–1:15 p.m.              Lunch

1:15 p.m.–1:20 p.m.                Introduction of Spoken Word Segment

  • Markee Johnson, Head of Advancement, A21

1:20 p.m.–1:30 p.m.                Spoken Word: Will You Remember Us?

  • Esteban Villarreal, A21             

1:30 p.m.–1:35 p.m.                Introduction of Panel Discussion

  • Michael Billet, Senior Director, Policy Research, Employment Policy Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

1:35 p.m.–2:20 p.m.                Vetting for Freedom: From Awareness to Action in Building a Slavery-Free Business Culture

  • Charlie Blythe, Mobilization Director, A21
  • Markee Johnson, Head of Advancement, A21
  • Elizabeth Fay, Senior Director, Policy Advocacy, Verité
  • Kelly Metcalf, Manager, Human Rights, BSR

2:20 p.m.–2:30 p.m.                Partner Spotlight: America's Future

  • Mary Flynn O’Neil, Executive Director of America’s Future 

2:30 p.m.–2:40 p.m.                Networking Break

2:40 p.m.– 2:45 p.m.               Framing of Panel Conversation

  • Markee Johnson, Head of Advancement, A21

2:45 p.m.– 3:25 p.m.                Collective Impact: How Trade Associations Are Driving Industry-Wide Action Against Human Trafficking

  • Eliza McCoy, Vice President, Programs and Impact, American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Foundation
  • Erin Donar, Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA)
  • Alex Costello, Vice President, Government Relations, American Gaming Association

Moderator: Michael Billet, Senior Director, Policy Research, Employment Policy Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

3:25 p.m.–3:35 p.m.                Partner Spotlight: CIPE 

  • Barbara Langley, Senior Director for Innovation and Strategic Engagement, Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)

3:35 p.m.                                Closing Remarks 

  • Michael Billet, Senior Director, Policy Research, Employment Policy Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Nick Caine, Chief Executive Officer, A21

3:45 p.m.–5:30 p.m.                U.S. Chamber of Commerce and A21 Joint Awards Ceremony