Engaged, Focused, & United: A Podcast About Ending Human Trafficking in Florida

Join host Erin Collins & cohost Dr. Philip Toal for a discussion on the vulnerabilities to watch for and safeguard against, as well as the support needed for survivors. 

We'll also hear from McKenna Tanski, Marketing Specialist with PGT Innovations, about how to inspire change from within and step out and take the lead on bringing the cause to the forefront.

Host Erin Collins & cohost Dr. Philip Toal discuss the physical impact of trafficking and trauma to the brain and the road to recovery. Followed by a conversation with Holly Prince, CEO of Simply Healthcare Florida, and Samantha Ferrin, Sr. Government Director with Elevance Health, about how they are working to help survivors of trafficking.

Is it possible to end a problem if you don’t know what you’re looking for? In today’s conversation with Andrew Collins from CareerSource Florida, we’ll hear about the importance of awareness training and putting training into action.

Florida is a playground for the rest of the world, and in today’s conversation, we hear how human trafficking can be stamped out at our hotels and restaurants with Geoff Luebkemann from the Florida Restaurants and Lodging Association.

Our special series with Uber concludes with Part 2 of our conversation with Danielle McDonald, Kate Birks, and Elise Maiolino from Uber’s Safety Team. 

You’ll hear some of the cases that have come about after Uber implemented new safety protocols aimed at stopping human trafficking.

To learn more about the Florida Alliance To End Human Trafficking or to become an educated member of society to fight human trafficking, please visit our website: https://floridaallianceendht.com/

Welcome to Part 1 of 2 special episodes with our guest, Uber. 

Join our host Erin Collins as she interviews Danielle McDonald, Kate Birks, and Elise Maiolino from Uber’s Safety Team. Hear some of the innovative strategies put in place by Uber to recognize and stop human trafficking.

Our conversation today is co-hosted today with Erin Collins, Executive Director of the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking, and Alan Wilkett, a former deputy with the Pasco County Sheriff's department.

In today's interview with Alix Miller from the Florida Trucking Association, we learn how the trucking industry is a great source to spot human trafficking in Florida. Learn how, why, and what we can do to push this strategy forward.

To learn more about the Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking, or to become one of our first 100,000 citizens to become educated about the signs of Human Trafficking and how to help our law enforcement end it, please go to our website to Take Action: https://floridaallianceendht.com/take-action/