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Taina Bien-Aimé is a crusader for social justice and women’s rights; she launched her legal career from the confines of a Wall Street firm. Bien-Aimé has dedicated her career to ending violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world. She was one of the founding board members of Equality Now, an international human rights organization, and later served as its Executive Director for a decade.
As the Executive Director of the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women, Bien-Aimé continues to advocate for the right of each individual to enjoy the full spectrum of fundamental human rights. She also serves on the boards of the New York Women's Foundation and New York City's Commission on Gender Equity. Bien-Aimé’s work on gender justice has informed her perspective on human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Bien-Aimé holds a Juris Doctor from NYU School of Law and a Licence in Political Science from the University of Geneva/Graduate School of International Studies in Switzerland. Bien-Aimé has extensive media experience and is a contributor to the Huffington Post.
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