Terry Coonan, the executive director of the Florida State University Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, says labor trafficking tends to be underreported in the media.
"Interning at the Center was the most transformative experience of my life. I learned the value of surrounding myself with people from different backgrounds who encourage me to look at the world from a new angle. Vania Aguilar, Mark Schlackman, and Terry Coonan are fantastic mentors and continue to inspire me every day!"
Danielle Maresca
"I graduated from FSU with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a double major in Women’s Studies. She worked at the Center for the past two semesters. In the fall, I will be attending the University of Maryland Carey School of Law."
Danielle Basdekis
"It was wonderful being a part of the CAHR immigration project. I got to learn different dimensions of human rights and gain experience in the field. Thank you so much for the support throughout. Students at FSU get to learn the life and violations faced by people around the world. It was a great learning experience."
Julia Stephen
"Working at the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights has been an enriching experience. It has given me the opportunity to learn from the hard work and dedication of the Director, Coonan, and Project Manager, Vania Aguilar, who tirelessly work to protect the human rights of vulnerable populations."