About this Event
Welcome to the Mid-Michigan Human Trafficking Conference 2026! Join us at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw on January 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) for a day dedicated to raising awareness and combating human trafficking. Let's come together to learn, share, and take action against this critical issue. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in our community. See you there!
Agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Welcome
Info: Hear from Melissa Palepu from the Michigan Human Trafficking Commission about human trafficking in our state and what we are doing to combat it and from Shawn Schutt from the Mid-Michigan Human Trafficking Taskforce about how our community can begin to combat trafficking.
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Break Out Session One
Info: Sessions in this Break Out: 1. Human Trafficking 101 - Allie Martinez, Delta College, 2. Human Trafficking for Law Enforcement - Trooper Sam Barlow, MSP, 3. Human Trafficking for Healthcare Workers - Linda Sarantis MSN RN, NPD-BC, MyMichigan
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Break Out Session Two
Info: Sessions in this Break Out: 1. Trauma Informed Care for Survivors - Donya Dunlap, Life Clinic, 2. Reclaiming Financial Independence for Trafficking Survivors - Kayt Dold and Becca Zarras, MCEDSV, and 3. Labor Trafficking - Mildred Kress, US Dept. of Labor
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Survivor Speaker - Laura Dillaber
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, 800 South Washington Avenue, Saginaw, United States
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