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Jennifer Easterday

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Head of Human Rights, Booking.com

Jennifer Easterday is the Head of Human Rights at Booking.com, where she is leading the company’s Human Rights Program and related regulatory compliance initiatives. Prior to joining Booking.com, she was the Executive Director and co-Founder of JustPeace Labs, a US 501(c)(3) organization that championed the ethical and responsible development of digital technology in high-risk and conflict-affected markets, and a doctoral researcher at Leiden University, studying the legal frameworks of transitions from conflict to peace. She graduated from UC Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) and is licensed to practice law in the State of California.

How Booking.com and It’s A Penalty Are Addressing Human Trafficking in Hospitality
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March 18, 2026

How Booking.com and It’s A Penalty Are Addressing Human Trafficking in Hospitality

Send us a message! Human trafficking is a complex and often misunderstood issue, and one that exists across communities, including within hospitality. In this episode, we’re joined by Betsy Steckler, Regional Director of Partner Services at Booking.com , and Jennifer Easterday, Head of Human Rights at Booking.com , to talk about how their teams are approaching human trafficking through awareness, education, and partner support. From building training programs to equipping operators with practica...