11 - Fighting Human Trafficking with Courtney Schmackers
Feb 3, 2026 • Ryan Hennigan, Michael Bashaw
She Has A Name (SHAN) fights human trafficking through education and care for all those impacted.
On this episode, we’re joined by Executive Director Courtney Schmackers, who explains how SHAN works to equip communities to understand, prevent, and respond to human trafficking with dignity and wisdom.
Courtney shares her personal journey into the work, how She Has A Name prioritizes long-term relationship building, and what it looks like to equip our city to join in.
We also unpack common misconceptions around human trafficking and explore the organization’s partnership with Veritas!
If this episode sparks a desire to learn more, consider joining SHAN for their upcoming training: Fighting Human Trafficking 101.