South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force

State and Regional Contacts

Since its inception in 2012, the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force has expanded its size and impact to respond to the evolving threat of human trafficking in our communities. The Task Force is currently composed of 11 mandated member agencies, two appointed NGOs, 12 multidisciplinary subcommittees, and an advisory council. It also supports and guides the efforts of 10 regional task forces. The organizations that compose the State Task Force work in partnership with diverse community partners to tailor a multi-sector approach that is responsive to the complexities of the crime. 

State Task Force

Kathryn Moorehead, Director

South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force
VAWA Programs and the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force
South Carolina Office of the Attorney General
[email protected]
Biography 

Monique Garvin, Deputy Director

South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force
VAWA Programs and the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force
South Carolina Office of the Attorney General
[email protected]
Biography 

Ashley Bishop, Human Trafficking Prevention Education Coordinator (Low Country and Pee Dee)

Priority Areas:
Prevention Education Facilitation, Support for System-Involved Youth, Child-Serving State Agency & Nonprofit Trainings, and Higher Education
[email protected]
Biography

Mandy Bowden, Human Trafficking Program Coordinator (Midlands)

Supports:
Community Outreach and Survivor Advisory Subcommittees
[email protected]
Biography 

Chris Brunswick, Human Trafficking Data Analyst

Priority Areas:
Comprehensive Data Collection System, Data & Research Subcommittee, Specialized Research Projects
[email protected]
Biography

Marc Cardwell, Graphic Designer

Priority Areas:
Graphic Design for VAWA and SCHTTF, Website Updates, Podcast Production
[email protected]
Biography 

Grace Dubay, Human Trafficking Program Assistant

Priority Areas:
State Task Force Support including Podcast, Trainings, and Special Projects
[email protected]
Biography

Blake Easter, Human Trafficking Prevention Education Coordinator (Upstate and Midlands)

Priority Areas:
Prevention Education Facilitation, Support for System-Involved Youth, Child-Serving State Agency & Nonprofit Trainings, Trauma Informed Education, Special Populations
[email protected]
Biography

James Massie, Human Trafficking Program Coordinator (Lowcountry)

Supports:
Law Enforcement, Legal Innovations, and Interfaith Subcommittees 
[email protected]
Biography 

Veroncia Smith, Human Trafficking Program Coordinator (Pee Dee)

Supports:
Labor Trafficking, Direct Services for Minors, and Special Populations Subcommittees
[email protected]
Biography 

Melanie Williams, Training and Outreach Program Assistant

Priority Areas:
Sector-Specific Training and Special Events
[email protected]
Biography

 

State Subcommittees

Data Management & Research

Dr. Liyun Zhang, Chair
Director of Trainer Development and Research
Children’s Law Center – USC School of Law
Contact 
Biography 

Chris Brunswick, HT Data Analyst
Contact

Direct Service Providers (Adult Focus)

(Temporary) Kathryn Moorehead, Director
Contact

Direct Service Providers (Minor Focus)

Veronica Smith, HT Program Coordinator
Contact

Healthcare Provision

Shawn Armstrong, Chair
Strategic Healthcare Consultant
Contact 

(Temporary) Kathryn Moorehead, Director
Contact

Interfaith

Roger Acton, Chair
Faith-Based & Victim Services Project Director
South Carolina Victim Assistance Network
Contact 

Dr. Kamran Borhanian, Co-Chair
Contact 

James Massie, HT Program Coordinator
Contact

Labor Trafficking

Lucyana Roldan, Co-Chair
United States Department of Labor
Contact 

Abdalis Toro, Co-Chair
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
Contact 

Veronica Smith, HT Program Coordinator
Contacts

Law Enforcement

Connie Sonnefeld, Co-Chair
Captain
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Contact 

Jade Roy, Co-Chair
Lieutenant 
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Contact 

James Massie, HT Program Coordinator
Contact

Leadership

Kathryn Moorehead, Director
South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force
VAWA and Human Trafficking Programs
South Carolina Office of the Attorney General
Contact 
Biography 

Legal Innovations

Aleksandra B. Chauhan, Ph.D., J.D., Chair
Visiting Assistant Professor of Law
Director, Criminal Practice Clinic
School of Law

University of South Carolina
Contact

James Massie, HT Program Coordinator
Contact

Community Outreach

Pamela S. Imm, Ph.D., Chair
LRADAC
Contact 

Mandy Bowden, HT Program Coordinator
Contact

Survivor Advisory

Higher Education

Ashley Bishop, HT Prevention Education Coordinator
Contact

 

Regional Task Forces

2nd Judicial Circuit

Maryann Burgess, Co-Chair
Executive Director
Child Advocacy Center of Aiken
Contact 

Lt. Eric Kirkland, Co-Chair
Community Relations, Barnwell County Sheriff's Office
Contact

8th Judicial Circuit

Windy Chappell, Chair
8th Circuit Solicitor’s Office
Contact

Catawba Area

Brandon Avidon, Co-Chair
Rock Hill PD
Contact

Lisa Glazebrook, Co-Chair
Safe Passage Children's Advocacy Center
Contact

Coastal

Captain Sherri Smith, Chair
Horry County Sheriff's Office
Contact 

Foothills

Maria Torres-Green, Chair
The Blue Dragonfly
Contact

Lexington, Edgefield, McCormick, and Saluda (LEMS)

Chief Daniel Ruggiero, Co-Chair
Director of Public Safety
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Contact

Lea Anne Roach, Co-Chair
Director of Education and Outreach
Pathways to Healing
Contact

Lowcountry

Erinn McGuire, Co-Chair
Community Outreach Coordinator
14th Circuit Solicitor's Office
Contact

JoJo Woodward, Co-Chair
Contact

Website

Richland County

Jennifer Mason, Chair
Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator
Richland County CASA
Contact 

Tri-County

Brooke Burris, Co-Chair
The Lincoln Tubman Foundation
Contact 

Lauren Knapp, Co-Chair
Counter Threat Project Coordinator
Charleston County Department of Public Safety
Contact 

Website

Upstate

Captain Alia Paramore, Co-Chair
Greenville Police Department
Contact

Ashley Villani, Co-Chair
Senior Residential Program Specialist, Jasmine Road
Contact

Task Force Meeting Dates

Jun 07

Virtual meeting

Sep 06

West Columbia Municipal Court 200 N 12th St, West Columbia, SC 29171

Dec 06

Virtual meeting

National Human Trafficking Hotline