The Justice At Last Team is Expanding

We are thrilled to be growing and expanding our team!  Please join us in welcoming our newest staff members, and recognizing the promotion of our current staff.

Meet Client Advocate Tatiana Guardado

As the Justice At Last Client Advocate, Tatiana “Tati” serves an essential role in providing critical emergency crisis management and trauma-informed support services to survivors of human trafficking including on-going safety planning, as well as coordination between legal services and third-party, long-term social services case managers. Tati graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Sociology and Latin American and Latinx Studies and she is Bilingual in English and Spanish. Throughout her undergraduate experience, she worked at a variety of non-profit organizations, serving marginalized communities and in particular trafficked persons. Please join us in welcoming Tati, we are delighted to have her be part of our growing team.

“I joined the Justice At Last team to help advocate for our clients needs and provide them with a support system. Working at Justice At Last has provided me with the opportunity to support survivors throughout their legal journeys.”

Tatiana Guardado

Meet Legal Fellow Emilia Shelton

As the Justice At Last Legal Fellow, Emilia supports our legal team by researching case law, drafting motions and actively engaging with our clients to help provide holistic wrap-around legal services. Emilia has a B.A. from Loyola Marymount in Political Science and Spanish and a minor in International Relations. She recently graduated from U.C. Hastings College of Law with a Social Justice Lawyering Concentration and is the recipient of a Public Interest Achievement Award and the Wiley W. Manual Award. Emilia is patiently waiting for her California Bar exam results. Please join us in welcoming Emilia, we are excited to have her be part of our growing team.

“What I find rewarding about working for Justice At Last is the opportunity to support survivors as they navigate the legal system.”

Emilia Shelton

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Join Us in Congratulating Sue Williams Kim

In her new promoted role as Client Advocate Program Manager, Sue oversees Justice At Last’s client advocacy program which provides critical emergency crisis management and trauma-informed support services to survivors of human trafficking. Sue works closely with the legal team to coordinate advocacy, legal, and training project strategies in order to align Justice At Last’s mission to the direct services provided to survivors of human trafficking. Sue has a M.A. in Women and Gender Studies from San Francisco State University and brings with her over five years of experience working first as a volunteer to become the Director of Recruitment and Training at San Francisco Women Against Rape providing direct services to survivors of sexual assault. She has a deep understanding of providing comprehensive and compassionate case management, comprehensive advocacy, community-based resource referrals, crisis intervention, as well as a commitment to empowering survivors discover their inner strengths to achieve self-sufficiency. Sue is also fluent in Japanese and is a certified interpreter in Japanese. Please join us in recognizing Sue’s accomplishments and promotion, we are honored she is part of our growing team.

“The most rewarding part of my work is connecting with survivors and supporting them in their journey of healing and empowerment. Being able to witness survivor’s resiliency on a daily basis is an honor.” 

Sue Williams Kim

JOIN OUR FIRST ANNUAL #Jog4Justice

Jog on your own or get a group together to run, walk or do some form of outdoor activity together like playing football or zumba in the park between November 14 and 28, 2021. Our first annual #Jog4Justice fundraiser will benefit the survivors of human trafficking that Justice At Last serves.

The goal is to get high school, college and law students to spread awareness about trafficking and raise funds for pro bono legal services for survivors of trafficking.

After collecting pledges from coworkers, friends, and family, you can begin your #Jog4Justice! Email jog@justiceatlast.org to learn more about participating in or sponsoring our first #jog4justice.

WE ARE HIRING STAFF AND RECRUITING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Find job descriptions for the Client Advocate and Pro Bono Coordinator opportunities at www.justiceatlast.org/careers and for Board of Directors at www.justiceatlast.org/volunteer