Jatnna Fortuna, LBSW is the Director of Community Engagement and Special Programs at the University of Maryland SAFE Center for Survivors of Human Trafficking. Ms. Fortuna brings more than a decade of experience working with vulnerable communities in Maryland and the District of Columbia. She has worked with vulnerable populations, victims of violence, youth involved in the justice system, and community outreach. Ms. Fortuna has worked with various victim services, public health, healthcare, and youth enrichment organizations to provide programming, advocacy, education, crisis intervention and program leadership.

In her current role, Ms. Fortuna serves as a community leader for the SAFE Center by overseeing efforts in community events, education, prevention, and programmatic initiatives. This includes coordination of special projects, collaborating with the different programs in the center to coordinate efforts, lead community outreach efforts, and policy initiatives. Ms. Fortuna currently chairs the Prince George’s County Human Trafficking Task Force Victim Services Committee. Ms. Fortuna serves as a Commissioner in the Prince George’s County Commission for Women. Ms. Fortuna is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law.