GBTA Oregon Presents: January 2024 Educational Lunch - Anti-Human Trafficking

GBTA is offering the member price to MPI Oregon members.

The travel industry is an integral component of human trafficking. And since we and our companies all play a role in some sector of the travel industry, we have a responsibility to educate ourselves on anti-trafficking initiatives and training opportunities.  Since January is National Human Trafficking Awareness month, we have invited a panel of experts to speak on what WE as travel industry professionals can do to help raise awareness and work together to fight against human trafficking and exploitation.

 Our expert panel includes:

• Moderator: Joel Shapiro, Executive Director, Trafficking Law Center
• Cassie Trahan, LCSW, RN, Executive Direct and Co-founder, A Village for One
• Amanda Swanson, Human Trafficking Intervention Coordinator, Crime Victim and Survivor’s Services Division, Oregon Dept of Justice
• Jeremy Hepp, Police Captain, Port of Portland

Transportation and parking:

• Convention Center Max Light Rail Station (Red, Green, and Blue Lines)
• Located off Hotel’s Southeast Plaza (MLK and Holladay)
• Portland Streetcar B Loop – Located three block Northeast of Hotel on NE Broadway & Grand Ave
• Portland Streetcar A Loop – Located two blocks Northeast of Hotel on NE Weilder & Grand Ave
• Uber, Lyft and Other Ride Share Services – Hotel has a designated pick up and drop off located on the Hotel’s front drive
• Portland Int’l Airport– TriMet Train Red Max Line– direct to airport and downtown (25 mins)
• Parking – Valet and nearby garages for a fee

375 NorthEast Holladay Street
Portland, OR 97232