Beatrice Greeson '19 Receives Award from Secretary of State Kerry for Work Against Human Trafficking

The award was presented by Secretary of State John Kerry at the annual meeting of President Obama’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons on October 24th at the White House.

SOS is a student-led grassroots organization founded with the intention of raising awareness of human trafficking and empowering youth leaders within the the anti-human trafficking movement. Secretary Kerry described the group as “pioneering an innovative movement” by harnessing a network of on-the-ground peer educators.

"The power of Students Opposing Slavery has always been in connecting the passion of youth with the resources of professionals in the field," says Beatrice, who has been involved with the organization since her sophomore year in high school.

Beatrice plans to pursue an independent major in social justice in education.

"SOS has taught me the power of my voice, and the strength of my voice in unity with those of others," says Beatrice. “The restorative justice necessary for anti-trafficking work is a strong influence on my academic studies at Bryn Mawr. I look forward to more fully integrating my social justice work with my studies.”