Jodi Emerson

Jodi Emerson
Member of the Wisconsin Anti Human Trafficking Task Force
In office
December 10, 2015 – December 14, 2017
Governor Scott Walker
Personal details
Born (1973-08-03) August 3, 1973
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party Democratic Party
Spouse(s) Julian
Children 2 children
Residence Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Alma mater UW-River Falls (attended)

Jodi Emerson (born August 3, 1972) is an anti-human trafficking advocate[1][2] and politician from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In 2015 she was appointed by Attorney General of Wisconsin Brad Schimel and Secretary of Children and Families Eloise Anderson to serve on Wisconsin's Anti Human Trafficking Task Force.[3] Emerson is the Democratic nominee to represent the 91st District in the Wisconsin State Assembly in the November 2018 Election.

Education and career

Emerson was born and raised in Eau Claire, and graduated from Memorial High School. Emerson attended UW-River Falls for two years before starting a family. Emerson is married to Leader-Telegram reporter Julian Emerson and has two adult daughters. She has been a PTA president and Girl Scout troop leader. Emerson has been an adjunct instructor on human trafficking topics at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.[4]

Emerson with Governor Scott Walker at a bill signing in April 2016

Emerson is the Director of Public Policy and Community Relations for Fierce Freedom, a nonprofit advocacy organization that aims to "educate people, organizations and communities about trafficking-related issues and works with law enforcement members, state legislators and others regarding human trafficking." Emerson has been an anti-trafficking advocate and author of a number of successful pieces of legislation, including Senate Bill 344, Senate Bill 396, Senate Bill 618, Assembly Bill 16, Assembly Bill 186, Assembly Bill 435, and Act 367.[5][6][7] Emerson also develop a statewide program to train hotel workers to spot the signs of human trafficking and co-chaired the development of the statewide community response protocol on human trafficking.[8][9][10] Emerson is a member of the Wisconsin Anti-Trafficking Consortium and the Wisconsin Anti-Trafficking Advisory Council, serving as a frequent guest speaker and panelists at churches, schools and libraries across the midwest.[11]

Assembly election, 2018

In March 2018, Emerson announced her run for the Wisconsin State Assembly representing District 91, a seat currently held by Gubernatorial candidate Dana Wachs.[12] Emerson was endorsed by EMILY's List, Fair Wisconsin, Citizen Action of Wisconsin, State Senator La Tonya Johnson, State Representative Jill Billings, former State Representative Kristen Dexter, and the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Organization for Women.[13] She won the August 14th four-way primary with 37% of the vote.[14]

Notes

  1. ↑ "Interview with Fierce Freedom's Jodi Emerson and ECPD's Ryan Dahlgren". SportsTalk 105.1. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "Jodi Emerson: Prayz Network Radio Interview". Prayz Network. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Membership" (PDF). Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  4. ↑ "Human Trafficking in Wisconsin: Next Steps for Professionals". Continuing Education. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  5. ↑ Kravinsky, Nina (9 February 2015). "Recent events bring light to Wisconsin's human trafficking problem". Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  6. ↑ Opoien, Jessie (9 February 2016). "Stalking, domestic abuse and human trafficking protection bill headed to Scott Walker's desk". The Cap Times. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  7. ↑ "E-Update". State Representative Kathy Bernier. State of Wisconsin. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  8. ↑ O'Neill, Madalyn (19 May 2017). "Group training hotel staff to spot signs of human trafficking". News 8000 WKBT. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  9. ↑ Bringe, Jessica (8 May 2017). ""Be Aware" campaign combats Chippewa Valley human trafficking". WEAU 13 News. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  10. ↑ Kremer, Rich (9 May 2017). "Non-Profit Advocacy Group Fierce Freedom Says Workers Can Be Eyes, Ears Of Law Enforcement". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  11. ↑ Macek, Katy (11 January 2018). "Speaker: Sex trafficking occurs more frequently than many think". Leader Telegram. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  12. ↑ Sarafin, Claire (2 March 2018). "Eau Claire's Jodi Emerson announces run for WI Assembly". WQOW News 18. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  13. ↑ "ENDORSEMENTS | EmersonforAssembly". Emerson For Assembly | Jodi. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
  14. ↑ WEAU. "WEAU 13 News | Eau Claire, Wisconsin | August 2018 Election". www.weau.com. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
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