ADVANCING THE GLOBAL STATUS OF WOMEN AND ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Featuring Dr. Sandra Morgan, Director, Global Center for Women and JusticE, Vanguard University

January 2024

Dr. Sandra Morgan has worked tirelessly to advance the status of women and at risk-victim populations through advocacy, education, and policy. Her advocacy efforts have led her to serve in a variety of capacities such as an educator, a nurse, with the private sector, within Presidential and Congressional Committees, and with local, statewide and national task forces to combat human trafficking and other forms of sexual exploitation.

Dr. Sandra Morgan’s work to end human trafficking began in Greece when she saw a young girl being sold. After witnessing this event, she thought about what she could do in response to what she had witnessed. This eventually led her to start the Lydia Today foundation which helped fight against domestic abuse and sex-trafficking. Dr. Sandra’s work to address injustice and in particular human trafficking has continued to expand since the founding of the Lydia Today foundation. 

She is well known for her work at Vanguard University’s Global Center for Women and Justice whose purpose is to advance the global status of women and other vulnerable populations and end human trafficking through education, research, advocacy, collaboration, and hope. As Director, she advances the Center’s ability to provide research, education, and advocacy on issues related to the exploitation of women and children. In this role and for this purpose, Dr. Sandra engages a range of diverse advocates to collaborate for the Center’s annual Ensure Justice Conference and focus summits throughout the year. 

In addition to the work with the Global Center for Women and Justice, Dr. Sandra Morgan has worked tirelessly to advocate for victims of exploitation, slavery, and trafficking around the world. This work has brought her to serve in South America, Russia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Her global work has included serving exploited populations through direct care as a pediatric nurse, a volunteer with Doctors of the World, and as an Administrator of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force. 

Dr. Sandra Morgan is a recognized and sought-after voice on addressing issues related to human trafficking and vulnerable populations, particularly the status of women. She hosts an “Ending Human Trafficking” podcast that has listeners in 148 countries and she is the co-author of Ending Human Trafficking: A Handbook of Strategies for the Church Today, published in 2022. In recent years she served as Co-Chair of the Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking, a position she filled through presidential appointment. 

In all that she has accomplished and all she continues to do, Dr. Sandra is grounded in her relationship with Jesus and His word. A favorite verse is Proverbs 31:8 which says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, ensure justice for those being crushed.” Her work is evidence of the influence this verse and her faith has had on her life and many others. She is an inspiration and vital voice for women and vulnerable populations. 

G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice is pleased to feature Dr. Sandra Morgan at our Human Trafficking Prevention Advocacy Forum co-hosted with UCount on January 20, 2024 at Timberline Church in Fort Collins, CO.

BUILDING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

Featuring Tiffany Brodie, Executive Director, Berthoud Habitat for Humanity

January 2023

Tiffany Brodie’s life, family, and work have reflected a commitment to building and growing.   She was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri.  But her life would take her on a personal and professional journey across the country with a range of experiences. 

Tiffany relocated to Colorado in 2006 when she married her husband Mark.  Tiffany and Mark established a blended family of six children and two grandsons.  They have lived in Berthoud, CO since July of 2021.  Together with Mark, Tiffany has been on a spiritual journey that has led her to a greater dedication to her growing family and increased service to her community.

Tiffany’s professional experiences include being a licensed real estate broker. She also holds an Associate’s degree in business administration and a Bachelor’s degree in human resource management. She also has comprehensive experience in leadership, operations and process improvement, compliance in human resources, grants fiscal management, event management, and community involvement.

Tiffany’s commitment to her community and 30+ years of professional work experience, led her in 2023 to a new role as Executive Director for Berthoud Habitat for Humanity.  After several years of volunteering and supporting the work of Habitat for Humanity, she felt a call to serve her community directly through this Berthoud organization. 

Berthoud Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to making a difference by helping families build and improve places to call home.  They believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.  

Berthoud Habitat for Humanity’s Mission is "Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope."   And that mission matches the journey that Tiffany has experienced, and the commitment she has in bringing together her family and her community. 

G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice is pleased to collaborate with Tiffany Brodie and Berthoud Habitat for Humanity in support of their and our work in promoting justice in our communities.