Jo-Joe Van Hooser is a dedicated advocate, educator, and child welfare professional committed to advancing Indigenous voices, strengthening community relationships, and creating meaningful systemic change. In her role as CPW - EDI Indigenous Focus, she works to embed Indigenous perspectives, cultural safety, and equitable practices within child welfare and community services.
Grounded in Indigenous values of respect, relationship, reciprocity, and accountability, Jo-Joe has built a reputation as a trusted leader in the areas of human trafficking prevention, gender-based violence awareness, Indigenous rights, and trauma-informed care. Her work bridges frontline practice, education, and advocacy, bringing together
communities, service providers, leadership teams, and decision-makers to foster understanding and action.
Jo-Joe has been actively involved in anti-human trafficking initiatives across Indigenous communities, including significant work in Akwesasne, and across the globe, where she has collaborated with community partners, service providers, law enforcement, and
survivors to increase awareness, strengthen prevention efforts, and support culturally relevant responses to exploitation and violence. Her work focuses on addressing the
