Gina Fiorilla Cavallo Elected President of the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking

PRESS RELEASE

September 10, 2026 — The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking is pleased to announce the election of Gina Fiorilla Cavallo as President of its Board of Trustees.

A survivor leader, national speaker and advocate, Cavallo is also the award-winning author of A Survivor’s Secrets. She previously served as the Coalition’s Vice President, bringing lived experience and years of advocacy to her leadership.

As a national speaker, she educates audiences across every sector, including students and faculty in New Jersey schools, law enforcement, healthcare professionals and community organizations, on recognizing and preventing human trafficking. In Washington, D.C., she has testified before Congress and worked with lawmakers to strengthen protections for victims and survivors, and she created and leads the Coalition’s Survivor Leader Advisory Council to ensure survivor perspectives inform its work.

“At its core, our Coalition is about education, awareness and prevention and the importance of collaboration, bringing many voices to the table,” said Cavallo. “We’re fortunate to have volunteers who bring real passion and commitment to this work every day, and I’m honored to help lead that effort forward.”

The Coalition also credited the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General for its continued leadership in the fight against human trafficking, including its Human Trafficking Unit’s work investigating and prosecuting trafficking crimes under Attorney General Jennifer Davenport. “The Attorney General’s Office and its Human Trafficking Unit do incredible work every day to keep New Jersey safe, and we’re grateful for their partnership,” said Cavallo. “We look forward to continuing to work together.”

As President, Cavallo will work alongside the Board, staff, volunteers and community partners to advance the Coalition’s mission through education, awareness, prevention and collaboration.

About the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking:

The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NJCAHT) is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 with a mission to unite NJ communities to end human trafficking. It provides trauma-informed and survivor-informed awareness training in schools, healthcare, financial services, and all community groups wishing to learn how to end sex and labor trafficking in New Jersey. Comprising over 150 volunteers and more than 200 affiliates including nonprofits, faith-based organizations, academics, law enforcement, and direct service providers, it works to empower communities with the knowledge of what human trafficking is, how to prevent it, and how to support those affected by it.

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