R3

R3 uses technology to thwart human traffickers.

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry Mobile
  • Location Washington, D.C., DC, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded November 2010
  • Employees 4
  • Website preventhumantrafficking.org

Company Summary

R3 is a technology solution to the problem of human trafficking in the US and in Thailand. It uses crowd sourced information sent primarily via SMS (text) to a dynamic website that aggregates intelligence in near real time visualizing trouble spots on a virtual map that can be tracked by anyone - law enforcement, philanthropists, non-profit organizations, government agencies and anyone who cares to prevent the crime of human trafficking.

Team

  • Christina Asha Arnold
    CEO

    Christina Arnold has worked passionately for human rights since she founded Prevent Human Trafficking in 1999. Her expertise has contributed to policy and legislative change such as the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000. She holds a B.A. in political science with honors and an MPA from American University. She is an NYU Reynolds 2010 Fellow in Social Entrepreneurship working toward a Masters in Professional Studies at Tisch/ITP.

  • George C Williams
    CIO

    George Williams is a 20-year veteran of the computer and software industry. He has held key positions at several start-up companies, including roles as principle software architect, software engineering manager, and director of software production. As founder of his own consulting company, he is able to apply his multifaceted interests and experience to a broad range of projects, including smartphone applications, augmented reality and others.

  • Alex Feldman
    Business Plan Developer

    Alex Feldman is a sought after expert on the US media market, frequently cited by publications such as the Wall Street Journal. Alex oversees US forecasting at MAGNAGLOBAL, the business intelligence division of IPG, a global advertising services company. He is also involved in business strategy and forming partnerships with new ventures. An NYU Stern graduate, Alex worked as an equity research analyst at Merrill Lynch from 2006-2008.

  • Madeline Kane
    Fundraising and Community Relations

    Madeline Kane is a graduate of NYU Wagner where she earned an MPA. Madeline has studied labor migration in Mexico and the U.S. and founded a social enterprise for migrant Mexican women. She currently works at Google Inc.

Advisors

  • Alex Lakatos
    Lawyer
    Unconfirmed
    William Hurtt
    Accountant
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

  • Dietal Partners
    Unconfirmed

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