A human trafficking advocate uses community outreach to educate parents and youth (includes video story)

Human trafficking, often hidden in plain sight, continues to threaten vulnerable children and families across communities.

Advocate Tania Andre from The Mavuno Project, located in Miami Gardens, is on a mission to educate and inform parents and youth about the warning signs that often go unnoticed.

Through community outreach and awareness initiatives, she works to empower families with the knowledge needed to recognize and prevent exploitation.

Andre’s goal is simple: shine a light on the dangers of human trafficking so more lives can be protected.

“Our mission is to prevent human trafficking with the power of education and a message of hope,” Andre said.

Zipporah Hayes

Zipporah Hayes is a senior at Florida International University who is passionate about using media as a tool for education and empowerment.

Hayes has hands-on experience in casting for major film projects and producing live music projects. She hopes to produce stories of inspiration that highlight underrepresented voices and drive meaningful conversations in the entertainment industry through digital media and broadcasting.

Hayes has an associate's degree in business management with a focus on marketing. She will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor's degree in digital communication and media in Spring 2026.