Advisory Council
Taina Bien-Aimé, Esq.
Taina Bien-Aimé is the Executive Director of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) and a founding member of Equality Now. A prominent human rights advocate and legal expert, she has spent decades working to end sexual exploitation and trafficking globally. Her leadership and advocacy have shaped international policy and elevated the voices of women and girls across sectors.
Jessica Neuwirth, Esq.
Jessica Neuwirth is the Founder and Executive Director of the Frontline Women’s Fund, an organization dedicated to supporting grassroots women’s rights initiatives around the world. She is also a co-founder of Equality Now and has served as Director of the New York Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Jessica’s distinguished legal and advocacy work spans international law, gender equality, and human rights.
Dorchen Leidholdt, Esq.
Dorchen Leidholdt is the Senior Director of the Legal Center at Sanctuary for Families, where she has led pioneering legal advocacy on behalf of survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other forms of gender-based violence for over three decades. She is also a Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School and the co-founder of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW).
Sunita Jaffrey, Esq.
A dedicated advocate and attorney, Sunita Jaffrey serves on the Board of Sanctuary for Families and brings a strong commitment to advancing justice for survivors of gender-based violence through both legal and philanthropic leadership.
Stephanie Ferdman, Esq.
Stephanie Ferdman is a member of the President’s Council at Sanctuary for Families. As an attorney and passionate supporter of women’s rights, she contributes her legal insight and strategic vision to support survivors and promote systemic change.