
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
1:15 – 2:45 PM
Ballroom
Advanced Issue Insights
Speakers




Melanie Thompson
CATW International
CATW International

Megan Lundstrom
Resilience Fund Director, Polaris
Resilience Fund Director, Polaris

Victoria Sinis
Founder, Creating Gems
Founder, Creating Gems

Janet Jensen
Founder & CEO, The Jensen Project
Founder & CEO, The Jensen Project
Title TBC - Megan Lundstrom
August 6, 2024
1:40 – 2:00 PM
1:40 – 2:00 PM
Ballroom
Advanced Issue InsightsPolicy & Advocacy
Speaker

Megan Lundstrom
Resilience Fund Director, Polaris
Resilience Fund Director, Polaris
Discussion
August 6, 2024
2:25 – 2:45 PM
2:25 – 2:45 PM
Ballroom
Advanced Issue InsightsPolicy & Advocacy
Speakers



Megan Lundstrom
Resilience Fund Director, Polaris
Resilience Fund Director, Polaris

Melanie Thompson
CATW International
CATW International

Victoria Sinis
Founder, Creating Gems
Founder, Creating Gems