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Heather C. Fischer is an former White House advisor, U.S. diplomat, and American expert on human trafficking.

Fischer earned a degree in psychology from Liberty University and is currently an executive masters in international studies student at Syracuse University. [1][2] Her academic and professional trajectory has focused on addressing human rights abuses globally, particularly human trafficking, and promoting a Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Fischer served in the White House during the Trump Administration[3], as the special advisor for human trafficking and the first White House Czar for human trafficking.[4][5] There she advised on human trafficking policy and coordinated interagency efforts to combat the issue to issue the first U.S. National Action Plan to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. She also held a key role at the U.S. Department of State, where she worked on international partnerships to strengthen anti-trafficking measures.[6] Her contributions during this time focused on fostering collaboration with NGOs, to include new grants totaling $35 million dollars for victim housing.[7]

In addition, Fischer also served with the McCain Institute, a leadership-focused think tank where she specialized in human trafficking.[8][9]At the McCain Institute, she advanced survivor-centered approaches to combatting trafficking and worked closely with stakeholders to develop evidence-based programs.[10]Prior to her time with the McCain Institute, she worked at Love146, a U.S. based non-profit focused on victim care and prevention education.[11]

Fischer currently works at Thomson Reuters, where she focuses on social impact and human rights. [12] Her role includes advising leadership on human rights crimes, advocating for the ethical use of technology, and promoting Thomson Reuters' mission of leveraging data for good to protect human rights.[13] Fischer also serves as a spokesperson and brand ambassador for the organization's efforts to drive social impact and address human trafficking in conflict areas such as Ukraine with the OSCE and First Lady Olena Zelenska.[14][15]


During an Eisenhower Fellowships 2023 program, Fischer authored new research on forced labor in global supply chains, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in business practices. Her work has been published by the Syracuse University Dynamic Sustainability lab and referenced by policymakers working to address human rights abuses.[16][17]

Fischer's contributions to human trafficking prevention and sustainability have been recognized by Homeland Security Today.[18] She is a strategy and statecraft fellow with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a D.C.-based national security think tank and is a former member of the Council on Foreign Relations.[19]

Heather C. Fischer is engaged to be married to investor David K.Panton, a former senator in Jamaica.



References

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  1. ^ Shields, Christian. "Into the Darkness". Liberty.edu. Liberty Journal. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  2. ^ Moore, Sophia. "Executive Master's Student Named Eisenhower USA Fellow". Syracuse.edu. Syracuse University Maxwell School. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  3. ^ Saunders, Debra. "Former State Department staffer will fight human trafficking". Reviewjournal.com. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  4. ^ Hughes, Clyde. "Trump to create White House czar to fight, prosecute human traffickers". Upi.com. United Press International. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  5. ^ Superville, Darlene. "Trump signs order creating position focused on combating human trafficking". PBS.org. Associated Press. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  6. ^ "state.gov". Remarks at the 2020 Trafficking in Persons Report Launch Ceremony. U.S. State Department. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Housing Grants for Human Trafficking Survivors". c-span.org. C-Span. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Washington-area Appointments and Promotions for April 9". washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  9. ^ "POLITICO Playbook: Trump's worst week ever". Politico.com. Politico. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  10. ^ "McCain Institute and National Network for Youth team up". nn4youth.org. The National Network for Youth. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  11. ^ "Volunteers in New Haven work to combat human sex trafficking". nhregister.com. New Haven Register. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  12. ^ Writer, Staff. "Thomson Reuters Special Services Hires Heather Fischer as Senior Advisor for Human Rights". WashingtonExec.com. WashingtonEx. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  13. ^ Trichur, Rita. "Sex traffickers are using shell companies to launder illicit profits in Canada". theglobeandmail.com. The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  14. ^ Taylor, Diane. "Ukrainian refugees increasingly targeted for sexual exploitation, research finds". Theguardian.com. The Guardian. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  15. ^ Klar, Rebecca. "How bad actors are using tech platforms to sexually exploit, traffic Ukrainian women". Thehill.com. The Hill.
  16. ^ Runyon, Natalie. "Study reveals key practices to combat forced labor within supply chains". Thomsonreuters.com. Thomson Reuters Institute. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  17. ^ "Eisenhower Fellowships announces selection of 2023 USA Fellows". prweb.com. PRWeb. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  18. ^ "GTSC'S Homeland Security Today Announces 2023 Holiday Hero Award Winners". hstoday.us. Homeland Security Today. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  19. ^ "Current Fellows". csis.org. Center for Strategic and International Studies. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
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