Hellitz Villegas

Hellitz Villegas is a project manager at the Tahirih Justice Center, a non-profit organization that provides services to survivors of domestic violence and forced marriage. With a background in social work and advocacy, Hellitz has dedicated her career to supporting immigrant survivors of gender-based violence. She has worked with various organizations to develop and implement programs that address the unique needs of this population. Hellitz is a passionate advocate for the rights of survivors and has spoken publicly about the importance of addressing forced marriage and other forms of coercion. She is also a skilled trainer and has worked with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and other professionals to educate them on the signs and symptoms of forced marriage and how to respond to survivors.