Michelle D. Ekanemesang

Michelle D. Ekanemesang is an experienced advocate and legal professional with a focus on issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking. As a Modern Day Abolitionist and Community Advocate at Where I Matter since January 2013, Michelle provides culturally sensitive advocacy for the Pan-African community in the United States. At the Polaris Project since June 2011, Michelle has been involved in crisis response for human trafficking victims, while also assisting with immigration concerns and collaborating with law enforcement and service providers. Previous roles include legal fellowships and internships at the Office of the Public Defender Maryland and the Legal Aid Society, where Michelle supported youth within the juvenile court system. Michelle holds a Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Northwestern University.