Membership Application
Associate Membership is the first step in the membership process. This is a probationary membership of 12 months after which the organization or individual will be eligible to apply for General Membership. This allows the applicant time to better understand the network and for FNUSA Members and staff to better understand the work of the applicant.
- The FNUSA Steering Committee accepts Associate Membership applications until August 31, 2025.
- FNUSA Steering Committee Members and staff will conduct phone interviews with all applicants by September 30, 2025.
- All decisions will be made at the annual FNUSA Steering Committee meeting in November 2025.
- Applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision in December 2025.
- All applications will be reviewed and considered based on the information provided either on the application form or during the interview with FNUSA Steering Committee Members and staff, and information available on the applicant’s website and other public statements and materials.
- If applicants are not offered Associate Membership in 2025, they are welcome to reapply in a future membership cycle.
We are holding an informational call on August 7th at 3pm ET/12pm PST to help you learn about the network. This call will review the application process, discuss the benefits of membership, describe our values as a network, and provide an opportunity to ask questions. Register to join the informational session!
To ease the application process, you can learn more about membership with FNUSA and review the application questions ahead of time.
Please begin your application process by thoroughly reviewing the FNUSA Membership Eligibility, Benefits, and Expectations below. Questions can be sent to terri@freedomnetworkusa.org.
Eligibility
Work directly with survivors of human trafficking in some capacity or have lived experience.
Staff dedicate at least .5 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) to anti-trafficking work.
FTE converts the total hours worked by all employees, including those who are part-time, into a single unit representing the equivalent number of full-time positions. Across all of an organization’s staff, members are required to dedicate the equivalent of at least 1/2 of one full-time position to anti-trafficking work.
Federal and State employees or agencies are NOT eligible for membership; except in the case of college or university employees.
Coalitions are not eligible for membership.
Note for large organizations with offices in multiple states: Each individual office is required to submit a separate application for review.
Benefits
Access and consistent interaction with experts dealing with trafficking issues across a multitude of disciplines. Many FNUSA members are subject matter experts in their respective fields.
Discounted registration rate to the annual Freedom Network USA conference.
Access to free formal and informal training and technical assistance on an array of human trafficking topics. Members get early access to new tools and materials on best practices, messaging guidance, and policy analysis.
Ability to participate in FNUSA working groups tackling issues that impact survivors.
Ability to participate in FNUSA’s Advocacy Day (held in Washington DC every other year).
Align with the nation’s largest human rights-based human trafficking network.
Expectations
Support FNUSA’s mission and core values. Required
Meet or strive for minimum Standards of Care. Required
Abide by FNUSA’s Confidentiality policy. Required
Pay Annual Dues (currently $600 for Organizations, $250 for Individuals, $0 for Individual Survivors). Required
Dues amounts are subject to change and are currently under review for 2026. Any updates to membership fees will be shared with applicants before the start of the year.
Share data, case examples, experience, and resources to collective efforts, including participating in working groups.
Attend the annual conference and member meeting.
Support FNUSA policy efforts by signing on to advocacy letters, lending organizational resources, and coordinating with local partners where appropriate.
Be an ambassador for the network by connecting potential members, allies and partners with FNUSA and amplify its message.
The Value of Membership
Joining the Freedom Network USA (FNUSA) brings a host of benefits and opportunities to our members.
All members receive reduced rates for our annual conference, access to members-only training and technical assistance and professional development opportunities. General Members gain access to leadership positions, the Speakers Bureau, and voting rights in the network. However, many members find the intangible benefits of membership to be the most important. FNUSA acts as a convener, bringing individuals out of their silos to connect with colleagues and learn from experts across the country.
FNUSA also lifts up your expertise and experience to national prominence. Whether you work for a small nonprofit service provider, a large organization with broad priorities, or are an academic working on these issues through your research, membership in the FNUSA will help you to connect with advocates around the country who face the same challenges with whom you can share your success.
Expectations and Responsibilities
Current Members
Freedom Network USA is the largest and most comprehensive national coalition serving human trafficking survivors in the United States. Members are leading advocates in the anti-trafficking movement who come together to influence federal and state policy, provide training and technical assistance, and support each other in navigating complex systems. Their collective expertise creates a strong and unified voice that is informed by the survivors they serve on the ground every day.
Our Members
Arkansas
Annie Smith, Individual Member
California
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
Chris Castillo, Individual Member
Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking
Dr. Rachel Robitz, Individual Member
Helen Stiver, Individual Member
International Rescue Committee Northern California
Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Norma Bastidas, Individual Member
Rafael Bautista, Individual Member
Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative at Loyola Law School
Susie Baldwin, Individual Member
Colorado
Billie Jo McIntire, Individual Member
Patricia Medige, Individual Member
Rebekah Layton, Individual Member
Florida
Americans for Immigrant Justice
Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Daniela Deas, Individual Member
Illinois
International Organization for Adolescents (IOFA)
Julissa Ponce, Individual Member
Louisiana
Leanne McCallum, Individual Member
Maine
Massachusetts
Anastasia Lynge, Individual Member
Ashleigh Pelto, Individual Member
Hanni Stoklosa, Individual Member
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New York
Amy Fleischauer, Individual Member
Andy Stowers Forest, Individual Member
Emily Warfield, Individual Member
Florrie Burke, Individual Member
International Rescue Committee Headquarters
Kate Mogulescu, Individual Member
Kristin Heffernan, Individual Member
Oregon
Sara Aguilar, Individual Member
Texas
Ingrid Guerrero Rodriguez, Individual Member
Yuririra Guerrero Rodriguez, Individual Member
Utah
Annie Fukushima, PhD., Individual Member
Vermont
Janie Chaung, Individual Member
Washington
Cindy Liou, Individual Member
International Rescue Committee WARN
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Sabra Boyd, Individual Member
Suamhirs Piraino-Guzman, Individual Member
Washington, D.C.
Denise Brennan, Individual Member
Fainess Lipenga, Individual Member
Human Trafficking Legal Center
Janie Chuang, Individual Member
Mariah Grant, Individual Member
Wisconsin
Lara Gerassi, Individual Member
States with Members
States without Members
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