Date
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Name
Silent Stories, Bridged Voices: Uniting Advocacy & Action to Turn Trauma into Healing in Healthcare
Track
Physical and Mental Health
Speakers
Gigi Barrios, CommonSpirit Health
Laura Beas-Mejia, Dignity Health/CommonSpirit Health
Ritika Sharma, Dignity Health
Laura Beas-Mejia, Dignity Health/CommonSpirit Health
Ritika Sharma, Dignity Health
Description
This workshop explores how patient advocates help trafficking survivors be seen, heard, and supported in clinical settings—using a real-life case to examine trauma-informed care, systemic barriers, and survivor-centered program design from identification to long-term healing.