Supply Chains and MSHT

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Supply Chains and MSHT

October 17, 2024 at 11 am PST / 12 pm MST / 1 pm CST / 2 pm EST / 3 pm Atlantic

Could you imagine how our everyday purchases might unknowingly contribute to human trafficking? When we think of human trafficking, we often think of sex trafficking or child exploitation. But have you considered how trafficked individuals might be involved in producing the items we buy at the grocery store, clothing chain, or electronic store? What about the exploitation hidden within supply chains?

At the upcoming webinar, we will explore these questions and more. We will begin with a definition and description of supply chains, followed by a discussion on how supply chains can either contribute positively or negatively to modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT). We will then examine the risks and dangers that supply chains pose to individuals experiencing MSHT, and explore the challenges and opportunities related to supply chains, government compliance, and policies. Additionally, we will discuss strategies for consumers to make a meaningful impact in their workplaces and personal lives to combat MSHT in supply chains. Furthermore, we will analyze The Salvation Army's responsibilities with supply chains in light of the Fighting Against Forced Labour And Child Labour In Supply Chain Act, and explore how The Salvation Army can adjust sourcing practices as a nonprofit organization to demonstrate accountability to donors.

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Nancy Harrison (Lt.)

Corps Officer – Thunder Bay Community Church

Nancy joined The Salvation Army initially in 2015 in a public relations role at her home church in Northridge and was soon called to officership - first as Auxiliary Captain in 2021 and commissioned as Lieutenant in 2023.

Prior to TSA Nancy had a very successful, specialized, and diverse career global transportation and logistics that spanned decades and included various progressive leadership roles which culminated in a 10 + year career in the Global Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) resource sector. Nancy worked as a Traffic and Logistics Operations Lead/Management and Global SME (Subject Matter Expert) for some of the world’s largest Project Engineering firms on projects in many countries. Her role entailed creating and developing world class logistics procurement and contracting strategies to align with all disciplines and projects at local, regional, and global levels to meet the critical path project schedules. Working together on multi-discipline leadership teams, her role as a Functional Logistics Lead included responsibilities such as onsite feasibility studies, routing delivery strategies and execution plans, budget creation, utilizing competitive sourcing, tenders, contract negotiation. This was always through the lens of stakeholder engagement and requirements, risk management, compliance, Health and Safety, environmental and social performance concerns and good stewardship.

Fun Fact: throughout her career in traffic and logistics and import / export / customs compliance, Nancy spent over 5 years responsible for The Salvation Army’s International Officer relocations for the Canada and Bermuda territory. Who Knew??

Nancy now resides in beautiful Thunder Bay ON and has 2 adult sons (one is in Thunder Bay and One in Red Deer). She has an incredible 5-year-old granddaughter, as well as a 10-year-old dog who thinks she is 2. Her passion throughout her career was always for social justice and the social performance aspect of her career which was not always easy to reconcile within the Global project management arena. Throughout her career in many countries, she has experienced corruption and practices within the supply chain that can perpetrate MSHT, but also ways to mitigate negative effects.

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Estee Lau

The Salvation Army’s Director of Procurement at Territorial Headquarters – Canada and Bermuda

Estee is the Director of Procurement at The Salvation Army’s Territorial Headquarters where she oversees and strategizes procurement processes to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. She is passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to enhance procurement practices and deliver value to The Salvation Army.

With extensive experience across property, business administration, supplies and purchasing, and procurement departments, Lau strongly understands The Salvation Army's culture and steadfast commitment to its values and mission.

Lau holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Toronto Metropolitan and a Master’s in leadership from the University of Guelph. Lau was invited to join the Social Issues Committee of The Salvation Army Ethics Centre in 2009 and served as its chair from 2013 to 2016. She has represented The Salvation Army as a Commission on Justice and Peace of the Canadian Council of Churches member since 2021 and was recently elected as the Chair of the Commission.

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Aden Ogunfuwa

Associate Legal Counsel - The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters: Canada and Bermuda

Aden is a seasoned, internationally trained lawyer with over 15 years of experience in corporate commercial law, specializing in commercial contracts, privacy, commercial leasing and property, regulatory compliance, and litigation. Based in Ontario, Aden provides strategic legal advice to The Salvation Army, mitigating legal and contractual risks and ensuring The Salvation Army’s operations align with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Aden earned his law degree from Lagos State University in Nigeria and holds a master’s degree in international commercial law from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional, Canada (CIPP/C). Additionally, he holds a Contract and Commercial Management Advanced Practitioner Certification from World Commerce & Contracting (formerly IACCM).

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Aden is an active member of his local church in Oshawa, Ontario, serving as a churchwarden and on the board of the church thrift shop. In his free time, he enjoys watching and playing soccer, driving, reading, and spending time with his family.