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Regionally Speaking: SAFE Coalition of Human Rights

Regionally Speaking hosts Dee Dotson and Tom Maloney speak to Dr. Kalyani Gopal Ph.D., HSPP, founder of SAFE Coalition for Human Rights as well as the executive director at Ashley’s House about the human trafficking awareness event happening Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Indian American Cultural Center. With the objective of informing the public about how often human trafficking happens in the Region, Dr. Kalyani Gopal, organizes the annual awareness event bringing together speakers from around the global for a one day conference. The theme of this year's United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (TIP) is Technology and Trafficking and will include speakers from the Pentagon's Department of Defense, USAINN, Department of Human Services, CISA, Indiana state legislators, law enforcement officers, cybersecurity experts, parents and survivors.

For more information visit https://safechr.org/safe-event/

As co-host and producer of Regionally Speaking, Dee is responsible for connecting with northwest Indiana community newsmakers to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Radio listening audience. She believes in the power of storytelling to engag, teach and change lives. Prior to working at Lakeshore Public Radio, Dee enjoyed giving her time, talent, and resources to various community organizations. Dee believes in servant leadership. Her favorite quote is "Leadership is service not position." by Tim Fargo.
As Vice President of Radio Operations, Tom is responsible for overseeing Lakeshore Public Radio. He oversees the radio station’s programming, as well as news. He was instrumental in bringing several different genres of music to Lakeshore Public Radio.