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At the Human Trafficking Institute, we don’t just fight trafficking—we stop traffickers. Our team around the globe is made up of world-class prosecutors, investigators, and experts who have dedicated their careers to bringing traffickers to justice and freeing victims from exploitation. Collectively, our prosecutors have led hundreds of human trafficking trials and convictions, taking down traffickers that once operated with impunity.

We’re not here to treat the symptoms—we’re here to dismantle the ability for traffickers to thrive. 

If you’re passionate about justice, relentless in your pursuit of impact, and ready to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the field, there’s a place for you here.

Staff Highlight

Lindsey Lane

DIRECTOR OF U.S. PROGRAMS

Prior to joining HTI, Lindsey served as a state prosecutor and Special Assistant United States Attorney in East Tennessee and as a designated human trafficking prosecutor in the State of North Carolina. Lindsey handled numerous trafficking-related cases and worked with many victims during her time as a prosecutor. She helped establish North Carolina’s first alternative court for trafficking victims in 2019. Lindsey now shares this invaluable knowledge and experience to empower others to stop traffickers and protect victims through her work at HTI.

 

“While serving as a prosecutor, I often felt like I was only making a small dent in the massive problem of trafficking. I joined HTI because I realized that I could create meaningful and lasting impact beyond the courtroom by sharing the knowledge and experience I have with others.”

Gabby Massey

COUNTRY DIRECTOR, UGANDA

Gabrielle (Gabby) Massey has been working in criminal law for 20 years, specializing in human trafficking, sexually violent crimes against women and children and intimate partner violence. Prior to joining HTI, Gabby was a state prosecutor in the major crimes division of the Texas Attorney General’s office, and before that she was a felony prosecutor with the McLennan County District Attorney’s office in Waco, Texas. Gabby has been a trainer on Human Trafficking and child exploitation for the past 10 years and has trained across the United States, as well as internationally.

 

“Teaching and mentoring are the best ways to share the knowledge I have gained in my career, and there is no other organization globally doing what HTI is doing with our embedded expert model and partnering with international governments to educate, train, and mentor the police and prosecutors in these countries.”

Nathan Whiteman

LAW ENFORCEMENT ADVISOR

After 20 years with the FBI investigating human trafficking and child exploitation, I’ve seen how easily these crimes can be missed—even by well-trained officers. I joined HTI to help change that. At the end of our trainings, I ask participants to reflect on their careers and consider if they’ve overlooked a trafficking case. Almost every time, someone says, “My gosh, yes.” That moment—when the blinders come off—is why I do this work.

Throughout their careers, the enforcement experts who were on our team in 2024 had extensive experience in Human Trafficking, Child Exploitation, and Internet Crimes Against Children cases.

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Open Positions

Executive Assistant

Position Location: Dallas, Texas (Hybrid) | Date: June 2025 | Position Type: Full-time

The Executive Assistant (EA) serves as a critical partner to the CEO of HTI, anticipating needs and proactively managing administrative responsibilities to optimize the CEO’s effectiveness and support HTI’s mission. The role requires strong organizational and project management skills, high-emotional intelligence, and the ability act in advance and adapt to shifting priorities. By working closely with the CEO and the leadership team, the EA must ensure key projects stay on track, communication flows efficiently, and the culture of the organization thrives. The EA’s ability to grasp both strategic planning and day-to-day specifics is crucial in advancing HTI’s mission to combat human trafficking.

Country Director (Prosecutor Advisor) – Kenya

Position Location: Nairobi, Central Province | Date: June 2025 | Position Type: Full-time

The Country Director – Kenya will play a significant role in the leadership, development, launch, and growth of HTI’s program in Kenya. This position will develop and maintain governmental partnerships and will lead HTI’s staff, operations, and projects in furtherance of HTI’s model in Kenya. The position will support specialized units, conduct human trafficking assessments, and provide training and day-to-day mentorship to key government enforcement partners. The Country Director – Kenya will recruit, retain, and lead a specialized team of both Expatriates and Kenyan National Employees. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and will require travel internationally (<5%) and in-country (<35%).

Special Counsel
(Prosecutor Advisor) – Texas

Position Location: US, Remote | Date: June 2025 | Position Type: Full-time

The Special Counsel – Texas will be a vital part of HTI’s newly launched program in Texas and will work closely with the State Director and other HTI team members to implement HTI’s model in Texas. The Special Counsel – Texas will provide expertise and assistance to designated human trafficking and child exploitation teams, conduct human trafficking assessments, and provide training, resource development, and mentorship to key government enforcement partners, primarily law enforcement and prosecutors in partner jurisdictions.