Human Trafficking

An Adagio Health Better Health Outcomes Speaker Series Event

In Partnership with the Westmoreland County Department of Human Services

Shining a light on the shadows – the fight against exploitation, forced labor, and modern-day slavery in Pennsylvania

October 24th, 2024 • 6pm - 8pm

Westmoreland County Community College

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Speakers

Trooper Blaine R. Henderson

Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Trooper Henderson has been a law enforcement officer for 25 years. Trooper Henderson has spent most of his career as a criminal investigator and is currently assigned as the State Police Human Trafficking Coordinator for the Western Section of Pennsylvania. Trooper Henderson conducts criminal investigations into sex and labor trafficking. Trooper Henderson also provides training on human trafficking to state and local police agencies and to other organizations, groups and businesses.

Kristin Malone-Bodair, M.Ed., M.A.T.

Education/Outreach Program Manager at Blackburn Center

Kristin Malone-Bodair serves as the Education Outreach Program Manager at Blackburn Center, located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. With a dedicated service of five years at Blackburn Center, she leads a team focused on developing prevention and education awareness programs for a wide range of age groups, from Pre-K to higher education, as well as adult education, community initiatives, and corporate agencies. The center's programming also extends its reach to underserved populations, including seniors and people with disabilities.

In addition to her role at Blackburn Center, Kristin currently takes on the responsibility of coordinating the Human Trafficking Task Force for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. She holds the distinction of being a certified Mandated Reporter Trainer for Westmoreland County.

Kristin's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Case Western Reserve University, a Master of Education (M.ED.) from Kent State University, and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from California University of Pennsylvania. Prior to her tenure at Blackburn Center, she gained valuable experience as an Organizational Development Consultant for the Carnegie and Andy Warhol Museums. Her career journey has also seen her in roles as a teacher and school administrator before becoming an integral part of the Blackburn Center team.

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