Vanessa Chauhan

Vanessa Chauhan is an experienced professional in the field of human trafficking and domestic violence, currently serving as the Standards of Care Senior Project Manager at Freedom Network USA, where the focus is on promoting national care standards for trafficking survivors. Vanessa Chauhan operates an independent consultancy specializing in gender-based violence assessments and program development since 2019. Previous roles include VAWA Program Coordinator at the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts and various positions at Polaris, where significant contributions included the development of global hotline initiatives and community responses to human trafficking. Vanessa Chauhan holds a Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School and a BA in Economics from the University of Arizona, complemented by early legal experience in corporate litigation and immigration law.