Senate Majority Policy Committee
Thursday, January 11, 2024 | 2 p.m.
Union Trust Building, Pittsburgh
Agenda
2:00 Opening Remarks
Senator Dan Laughlin, Majority Policy Chair
Problem: Understanding Human Trafficking and Law Enforcement
Steve Zappala, District Attorney, Allegheny County – Testimony
Fred Woodard, Director of Investigations, Asservo Project – Testimony
Heather Castellino, Chief Deputy Attorney General, Human Trafficking Section – Testimony
Michele Kelly Walsh, Executive Deputy Attorney, General Criminal Law Division – Testimony
Policy: Legislation Development
Attorney Sidney McCoy, Director of Advocacy, Shared Hope International – Testimony
Kathy Buckley, Director of Victims’ Services, PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency – Testimony
Prevention: Raising Awareness and Education
Brad Ortenzi, Eastern USA Regional Director, Zoe International – Testimony
Kara Templeton, Deputy Secretary for Drivers and Vehicles Services, PENNDOT – Testimony
John McKown, PA Road Team Member, Truckers Against Trafficking – Testimony
Recover: Restoration and Survivor Care
Paul Lukach, Executive Director, Crime Victim Center – Testimony
Chantee’ Vernille, Phoenix Life Coach, Familylinks – Testimony
Jordan Pine, Founder and CEO, Greenlight Operation – Testimony
3:50 Closing Remarks
Senator Dan Laughlin
Committee Members
Additional Testimonies:
Villanova University – Testimony 1, Testimony 2
Anne Basham, CEO, Ascend Consulting –Testimony
Pennsylvania State Police – Testimony