Megan Lundstrom

Resilience Fund Director

Polaris

Description

Megan Lundstrom is the Director of the Resilience Fund at Polaris, a brand new basic income program that launched in 2023 for survivors of human trafficking in the US. Before coming to Polaris, Megan was the founding CEO at The Avery Center, a nationally serving nonprofit providing resources and employment to individuals with lived experience in the sex trade. Megan's focus is on survivor-led, evidenced-based program development with an emphasis on economic empowerment initiatives. Megan is a published author and researcher and has been a trainer and consultant in the field since 2015.

Sessions

Complex Realities: Advanced Understanding of the Commercial Sex Trade
August 6, 2024
1:15 – 2:45 PM
Ballroom
Advanced Issue Insights
Speakers
Melanie Thompson
CATW International
Megan Lundstrom
Resilience Fund Director, Polaris
Victoria Sinis
Founder, Creating Gems
Janet Jensen
Founder & CEO, The Jensen Project
Title TBC - Megan Lundstrom
August 6, 2024
1:40 – 2:00 PM
Ballroom
Advanced Issue InsightsPolicy & Advocacy
Speaker
Megan Lundstrom
Resilience Fund Director, Polaris
Discussion
August 6, 2024
2:25 – 2:45 PM
Ballroom
Advanced Issue InsightsPolicy & Advocacy
Speakers
Megan Lundstrom
Resilience Fund Director, Polaris
Melanie Thompson
CATW International
Victoria Sinis
Founder, Creating Gems