About me
“Explore the world. Nearly everything is really interesting if you go into it deeply enough.”
—Richard P. Feynman
Hello,
I am a legal expert expert at the crossroads of human trafficking, child exploitation, human rights, human security, and criminal law. My passion and curiosity drive my work, helping me make problems interesting and solutions possible and constructive. I also teach Space Law and Comparative Constitutional Law at the University of Amsterdam.
In addition to law, I work with teams of computer scinetists to develop ethical AI solutions to address complex problems such as human trafficking.
I hold a PhD in Law, have passed the Bar Vocational Course (UK). I sit on the board of the Journal of Human Trafficking and I am a member of the Social Responsibility Alliance. I am also involved in two mentorship programs (the University of Warwick and the University of Amsterdam) where I motivate, support and mentor students.
During trainings on human trafficking, I combine my theoretical and practical experience.
My professional portfolio covers expertise in:
National and international project management in a variety of areas such as law, human trafficking, victim rights, crime, responsible technology, sociotech and human security
Qualitative research with expertise in legal assessments and empirical methods such as focus groups, interviews, surveys
Writing expert court opinions for cases involving the non-punsihment principle / S.45 of the Modern Slavery Act
Supporting the development of AI/ML through the application of social science expertise
Designing and delivery of training courses (including on human trafficking)
Undertaking monitoring and evaluation activities
Engaging with stakeholders across government, NGOs, public sector and academia
Policy development
Supporting vulnerable persons (e.g., victims of human traffickers, prisoners, children with disabilities)
EU and International Law compliance assessments and checks
Grant application
Publishing (including two books) and conference and workshop presentations
Peer review of publications and grant applications
Team management (currently manage a team of 17)
Teaching on Space Law, Comparative Constitutional Law and supervising thesis at the University of Amsterdam