New Director Announced for the Global Center on Human Trafficking

We are excited to announce Dr. Daniela Peterka-Benton as the new Director of the Global Center on Human Trafficking. Dr. Peterka-Benton brings over a decade of experience in higher education as a researcher and educator, with a focus on transnational crimes such as human trafficking, human smuggling, and online extremism. Since 2022, she has served as the Academic Director of the Global Center on Human Trafficking, coordinating research, education, and student engagement efforts. A founding member of MIGHT (Montclair Interest Group on Human Trafficking), Dr. Peterka-Benton holds a doctorate in Sociology/Criminology and an M.Ed. in Adult and Media Education from The University of Vienna, Austria, as well as an M.Sc. in Criminal Justice from The University of Cincinnati.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Ali Boak, the inaugural Director of the Global Center on Human Trafficking. Ali’s foundational work over the past three years has been instrumental in the Center’s development. She is now moving on to become the Executive Director of Lifeway. We are grateful for her contributions and wish her the best in her new role. Thank you for your continued support of the Global Center on Human Trafficking. We look forward to new opportunities and successes under Dr. Peterka-Benton’s leadership.