PCH - Would You Recognize It? Responding to Human Trafficking in the Pediatric ED and Inpatient Wards
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About this presenter:
Samantha Calvin, PhD
Instructor, Health Innovation | Arizona State University
Dr. Samantha Calvin is a faculty member at Arizona State University, where she has worked since 2013 and taught since 2015. She teaches across multiple programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Community Health, the Master of Science in Healthcare Innovation, and ASU's Universal Learner Courses, with a focus on healthcare systems, culture and health, innovation, leadership, and human trafficking.
Dr. Calvin earned her PhD in Nursing and Healthcare Innovation from Arizona State University, as well as a Master of Science in Healthcare Innovation and an MBA with an emphasis in leadership and healthcare. Prior to joining the faculty, she worked in healthcare research and community-based health initiatives through Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic–ASU collaborations, leading projects focused on obesity prevention, health promotion, and health equity among diverse and underserved populations.
Her current research and service work focuses on human trafficking, homelessness, adverse childhood experiences, and healthcare access among vulnerable populations. Her doctoral research examined the lived experiences of trafficked adults experiencing homelessness and explored opportunities for healthcare systems to better identify and support survivors.
In addition to her teaching and research, Dr. Calvin provides community education and professional training on human trafficking, with a particular emphasis on healthcare settings. She has delivered trainings for healthcare systems, professional organizations, academic institutions, and community partners across the United States. Through this work, she seeks to improve awareness, strengthen trauma-informed responses, and enhance the capacity of healthcare professionals to recognize and respond to exploitation.
Dr. Calvin is also actively involved in community-engaged initiatives that expand educational access and improve outcomes for underserved populations, including justice-involved youth and individuals experiencing homelessness.