Audrey Lumley-Sapanski

Audrey Lumley-Sapanski is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Colorado Mesa University and a Visiting Assistant Professor of Immigration and Human Trafficking at the Rights Lab of the University of Nottingham. Her research focuses on the risks of human trafficking and exploitation faced by migrants, with particular attention to the differential effects of governance structures and policies.

Education:

• PhD in Geography from Pennsylvania State University
• Masters from Pace University
• BA from Williams College

Research Interests:

• Human trafficking and migrant exploitation
• Policy analysis in governance structures
• Geographic dimensions of migration and labor rights
• Modern slavery risk assessment

Scientific Awards:

• Freedom from Injustice Award from Heartland Alliance
• Modern Slavery Policy and Evaluation Centre Fellow

Grants and Funding:

• International Organization for Migration
• International Labour Organisation
• UKRI