Margaret Blankemeyer

• Developed policy brief that summarized key findings on risk communication from research activities (Inclusive Disaster Research in Aotearoa New Zealand.), highlighting implications for future action and providing actionable recommendations for decision-makers.

• Served as a primary point of contact for program client during project implementation, ensuring their questions were answered promptly and accurately.
• Developed regular data-centred progress reports on projects to both clients and management teams, fostering transparency in communication.
• Performed quality control on deliverables submitted, maintained master files and detailed records of routing and approval of project deliverables.
• Provided administrative and logistical support for virtual and in person meetings of the National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth.

• Coordinated with key stakeholders to respond to human trafficking tips, including local, state and federal law enforcement, service providers, and government agencies.
• Liaised with internal and external teams to assist in relationship development with new corporate partnership programs, highlighting the roles and functions of the organisation.
• Facilitated procurement of in-kind donations for human trafficking survivors to be distributed by the National Hotline and BeFree Textline from corporate partnership programs.
• Collected and analyzed data to demonstrate the impact of the corporate partnership programs.
• Advised on development of external response protocols for corporate partners to ensure that their internal messaging is reflective of survivor-centred policies.

• Reviewed and managed a caseload of human trafficking and exploitation tips, crisis cases, and requests for victim assistance.
• Coordinated with key stakeholders to respond to tips, including local, state and federal law enforcement, service providers, and government agencies.
• Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Supervised 6-10 part-time and full-time Hotline Advocates and conducted performance evaluations for team members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
• Served as on-call supervisor, the point-of-contact for urgent cases, troubleshooting, and general support to the hotline team 24/7.

• Received and analyzed reports of human trafficking and high-risk situations utilizing active listening skills to accurately assess caller needs and provide appropriate resources.
• Maintained detailed records of signal interactions, ensuring accurate documentation and data using Salesforce and Palantir.
• Facilitated verbal and written reports to local, state and federal law enforcement contacts throughout the United States
• Ensured confidentiality of sensitive client information while sharing pertinent details with necessary parties when required.

• Conducted outreach to NGOs, international organizations, and government agencies worldwide regarding services available to human trafficking victims and at-risk populations.
• Evaluated applications submitted for inclusion in the Global Modern Slavery Directory.
• Determined qualified applicant organizations and constructed profiles for those organizations to accurately reflect services offered and populations served by utilizing Salesforce.
• Maintained the international hotlines database of organizations included in the Global Modern Slavery Directory and updated information and inclusion status as necessary.
• Examined current research regarding international organ trafficking in order to inform company stance and opinion on the subject in the international sphere.

• Studied Persian (Farsi and Tajik) under formal instruction of native speakers for approximately 20 hours per week
• Immersed in Tajik culture and language through homestay, which lasted the extent of the program
• Tutored local Tajik students for standardized tests (SAT and TOEFL) through American Councils for International Education for approximately 5 hours per week
• Participated in informal language study with native-speaking language partner for approximately 5 hours per week

• Developed an educational document for Jordan diplomats informing on the historic and current status of the civil war in Syria; predicted potential outcomes and estimated their effects on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
• Translated existing educational documents for diplomats from MSA to English

• Assisted in developing Alternative Opinions for Special Selection Boards
• Archived all promotion records for United States Marine Corps promotional boards dating back to the 1960s
• Conducted inventory, organized, and archived promotional records for transportation to the National Archives
• Aided in the preparation of promotion boards and assisted with operations of the Promotion Branch while promotion boards were being conducted
• Performed general clerical duties for miscellaneous projects as necessary

• Degree Awarded with First Class Honours
• Dissertation: The role of biosecurity a hazard mitigation tool across disciplines and potential implications for disaster risk management (DRM): A scoping review
• Key coursework: Applications of Geographical Information Systems, Environmental Change and Humanitarian Action, Disasters and Development, Communications in Emergency and Disaster

Minor: Intelligence Analysis