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| S. Jakiel | National Training and Technical Assistance Program Manager |
| Ms. Jakiel started with the Polaris Project in September, 2007. Immediately prior to joining Polaris Project she was working as a Researcher in the Professional Training department of the U.S. Institute of Peace and was completing a Master’s degree in Ethics, Peace and Global Affairs at American University. Ms. Jakiel followed the Human Rights and Social Justice track within her program and focused her research on both transnational and domestic trafficking—looking specifically at links between local, state and federal agencies working on the issue. Ms. Jakiel also volunteered with an organization dedicated to eradicating the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and hosted several University events to raise awareness about human trafficking. In addition, Ms. Jakiel led a student organization dedicated to expanding opportunities for D.C. area youth to become educated about international peace and conflict resolution. Ms. Jakiel received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and French from the University of Virginia after which she pursued an ESL career abroad that took her to Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. Ms. Jakiel worked for 4 years training new teachers and service staff while also volunteering in various capacities and has worked directly with survivors of human trafficking through a volunteer organization in Bangkok, Thailand. |