Esperanza United
Vivian Huelgo has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of domestic violence and gender-based violence. Vivian has held various roles in organizations such as Esperanza United, U.S. Department of State, American Bar Association, Sanctuary for Families, Fordham Law School, New York City Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence, Safe Horizon, and New York County District Attorney's Office.
In these roles, Vivian has served as a Chief Program Officer, Consultant Speaker, Of Counsel, Chief Counsel, Chief Counsel for the President's Task Force on Human Trafficking, and Deputy Diversity Officer. Vivian has been responsible for leading and implementing initiatives to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Additionally, they have conducted trainings, provided legal assistance, and collaborated with other organizations on special projects and legislation.
Vivian has also supervised staff, attorneys, and pro-bono attorneys in community outreach, advocacy, and legal service programs. Vivian has developed collaborative partnerships, conducted trainings with District Attorney's offices, and advocated on behalf of clients who are witnesses in criminal cases.
Furthermore, Vivian has been involved in academia as an adjunct associate professor at Fordham Law School, teaching courses on domestic violence and fundamental lawyering skills.
Overall, Vivian Huelgo's work experience reflects their commitment to combating gender-based violence and providing support to victims.
Vivian Huelgo obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and English from the University at Buffalo, which they attended from 1990 to 1994. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued a Juris Doctor (J.D) degree from Fordham University School of Law, where they studied from 1994 to 1997.
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Esperanza United
Founded in 1982 as a women's shelter in St. Paul, Minnesota, Esperanza United has grown into the national institute on domestic violence in the Latin@ community. We provide training and consultations to practitioners and activists throughout the United States as well as in Latin America. ' We root our work in the St. Paul, Minnesota community, offering a range of critical services in Minnesota from enhancing safety for Latin@ survivors of gender-based violence to strengthening youth leadership. We ground everything we do in the lived realities, hopes, and dreams of Latin@ communities. Our public policy initiative engages in federal and state public policy advocacy efforts and our national research center conducts research on issues that affect Latin@s in the United States and abroad. Our organization seeks input from members to inform policy advocacy efforts on key legislation impacting Latin@ families experiencing domestic violence and gender based violence. From highlighting the need of immigration reform to ensure protections for immigrant survivors to documenting the health impact of violence, we encourage communities to share stories of human rights violations, discrimination, community concerns and successes that will be brought to policy makers to help shape our laws.