Maya Lakshman, who is an Anthropology and Human Biology Major at Emory, grew up helping with her mother’s organization that supports and raises awareness for victims of domestic violence in San Diego. When she came to Emory, she knew that human trafficking was a problem in Atlanta. She co-founded Red Light Emory, which helps local nonprofits and focuses on the mental health consequences of child sex trafficking.

Her story is featured in Emory Magazine.