As a recognized expert on human trafficking, an award-winning mixed-methods researcher, and a program evaluator, Vanessa can consult with your team to develop, improve, or evaluate your programs.

 
 
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Human Trafficking Expertise

As the creator of HumanTraffickingData.org, Vanessa has collected and analyzed over 2,000 federally-prosecuted cases on human trafficking. She has surveyed trafficking survivors, interviewed convicted traffickers in federal prisons, and estimated demand for commercial sexual services in the illicit massage industry. Her published empirical work on human trafficking has qualified her to serve as an expert witness in human trafficking litigation.

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Mixed-Methods Research

Vanessa is a mixed-methods researcher with extensive experience in survey and experimental design, structuring unstructured data, statistical analysis, and various qualitative methods. She can help you pin down the “right” research question, develop a methodologically rigorous research plan, execute on the plan, analyze the results, and write a report that is accessible to a wide audience.

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Program Evaluation

Vanessa helps organization evaluate their work and learn from the outcome so that they can focus their time and energy doing more great work. She assists teams in defining their goals, measuring evaluation success, and learning from the outcomes. Organizations use these insights to communicate with funders and improve their model or service delivery.

 
 

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