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Natalie Mays

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

  • 15 + years providing direct services to those involved in the criminal justice system including court accompaniment and crisis intervention; extensive experience working with victims of human trafficking from initial contact and investigation to trial prep and proceedings.
  • Detail-oriented intelligence professional adept at collecting and processing information. Strategic and organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Reviewing records and making sound judgments about personnel, risks and field operations.
  • Intelligence professional with proven track record in high-stakes environments. Adept at transforming complex data into actionable insights, ensuring mission success. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving challenges, leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Trained and experienced in understanding and recognizing sex-trafficking offenses, their related dynamics, and the motivational underpinnings of the associated offenders.
  • Professional responsibilities include victim outreach, probation and compliance administration, basic open source intelligence gathering, investigative duties, and courtroom testimony.
  • Created and oversaw the Human Trafficking Diversion Program for the Kitsap County Prosecutor’s Office while maintaining positive relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, NGO's and community partners.
  • Developed and maintained effective case management allowing one to track and monitor victims with active cases, analyze needs, facilitate interventions, and maintain collaborative communication with other stakeholders.
  • Worked successfully with diverse populations including but not limited to adult and juvenile victims of human trafficking, elderly and disabled victims, sexual assault victims, LGBTQIA+ community and BIPOC.
  • Provided frequent support to FBI, WSP MCTF, Homeland Security and NCIS on undercover operations including recent Net Nanny stings.
  • Highly experienced trainer and presenter for organizations including ICAC, IAHTI, Spotlight, WA State DOC as well as various community organizations.




Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Intelligence Analyst/Special Investigator

Brooklyn District Attorney
02.2024 - Current
  • Initiate human trafficking investigations by utilizing open-source intelligence, identify targets and potential and known victims of trafficking
  • Identify and collect digital evidence, including social media records, call detail records, cellphone extraction data, and other types of digital data
  • Analyze digital evidence and other information to assist in the prosecution of criminal cases
  • Work collaboratively with prosecutors, effectively communicating the results of an analysis of digital evidence in the case, and prepare necessary reports associated with that analysis
  • Compile multiple evidence sources to develop a timeline of events or provide context for the crimes being investigated
  • Produce juror-friendly presentations of analyzed evidence to be used at Grand Jury and trial and testify before the grand jury and at trial
  • Maintain working relationships with other law enforcement agencies to provide and obtain information
  • Keep abreast of current trends in field of responsibility by researching and reviewing professional literature and participating in professional crime analyst organizations
  • Assist the HT unit during investigative “take-downs” or emergency situations including at night and weekends as needed.

Investigator

WA DSHS, Adult Protective Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conduct face to face interviews with alleged victims, alleged perpetrators, and other collateral contacts.
  • Collect and evaluate relevant information to make decisions related to the investigation, services, and outcomes.
  • Document all pertinent activity for each investigation and record electronically using computer software application systems.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement, judicial entities, families, facilities, local office staff, other regional offices, and community agencies/partners regarding client needs.
  • Identify and refer at-risk and vulnerable adults to appropriate service groups.
  • Provide client advocacy, consultation, networking, family support, and crisis intervention.
  • Prepare and provide testimony at administrative hearings, court proceedings, criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.

Human Trafficking Specialist

Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office
10.2013 - 06.2022
  • Serve as compliance officer for the felony human trafficking diversion court.
  • Assist in investigations and prosecutorial process of individuals related to human trafficking, drugs and gangs.
  • Initiate outreach, including but not limited to development and delivery of technical assistance and training to community and faith-based organizations, government entities, law enforcement officials and others.
  • Liaise with government and community stake holders including but not limited to Department of Child and Family Services, adult and juvenile incarceration facilities, anti trafficking NGO's and family members of HT victims.
  • Assists in planning and execution of undercover prostitution operations to recover juvenile and adult victims as well as assisting in reverse operations targeting buyers of sex. Analyze collected information to determine actual circumstances and whether probable cause is present.
  • Maintain regular communication with probation officers and corrections officers at Kitsap County Juvenile Detention facility regarding juveniles known to be or suspected to be victims of human trafficking and conduct preliminary interviews of aforementioned child.
  • Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to victims of human trafficking.
  • Planned bi-monthly meeting with the HT diversion team to discuss progress of each participant. The team consisted of myself, a judge, a prosecutor, a defense attorney, mental health provider, substance abuse provider, court compliance specialist and occasionally law enforcement and jail staff.
  • Secured housing, medical care and employment for diversion participants by collaborating with various community agencies.
  • Work with in-depth knowledge of applicable sections of both Washington State and Federal Law; keep current on changing case law.
  • Manage initial screening and assessment of possible participants in the human trafficking program and provide timely and efficient case management for each individual.
  • Provide crisis intervention and on-going services to HT program participants as well as victims of human trafficking while coordinating services and monitoring progress related to chemical dependency and mental health issues.
  • Prepare written investigation reports and updates on active cases; prepare monthly status reports and yearly reports of activities.
  • Provide regular in service training for Kitsap County law enforcement agencies, jail staff and prosecutors on current best practices surrounding victim centered approach to human trafficking investigations.
  • Co-founder of Kitsap Peninsula Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, chair of the outreach committee.
  • Attend regular training given by national and local survivor led organizations.

Victim Witness Assistance Program Coordinator

Prince George Commonwealth Attorney
11.2010 - 10.2013
  • Advocate for victims and witnesses of crime by informing them of their rights, the judicial process so that their perspectives are adequately represented and their emotional needs are met. Maintain case management and documentation for all active cases.
  • Managed a VOCA grant program and procured funding for the 2013-2014 grant cycle.
  • Developed treatments and casework programs regularly for victims of crime.
  • Resolved victim compensation problems, improved operations and provided exceptional emotional support.
  • Maintained and updated Cooperative Agreements with related agencies and organizations including but not limited to the Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, Social Services, Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the local CAC.
  • Co-creator of the Prince George Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for child sexual abuse and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).
  • Facilitated child forensic interviews by assisting children, families, MDT members and other professionals in accepting referrals from investigators, scheduling appointments with parties, preparing caregivers for interviews, assessing the families’ needs, and providing comfort to families and children.
  • Maintained relationships with all appropriate parties in order to provide emotional support, offer and facilitate crisis intervention, coordinate interviews and meetings with the Police Department and Commonwealth's Attorney, and assist with applying to the Criminal Injury Compensation Fund.

Legal Advocacy Program Coordinator, Americorps VIS

Alaska Network On Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
09.2009 - 09.2010
  • Participate in weekly Pro Bono Attorney case review; help decide which Family/Civil Court cases will be represented by our pro-bono attorney’s throughout the state, particularly the Native population.
  • Educate Non-Profit Legal Advocates about the role law enforcement plays in Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault cases .
  • Field crisis calls & assess the situation; refer caller to appropriate persons, departments and/or agencies.
  • Continually catalogue and re-organize the legal lending library to reflect the agency’s current needs.
  • Plan & execute the Legal Advocate/Law Enforcement Conferences & the Continuing Legal Education Trainings.
  • Researches current standards on relevant issues such as victims of Domestic Violence who are arrested.
  • Worked with the local CAC to set up practice forensic interviews and MDT meetings.
  • Organized and maintain the LAP volunteer program.

Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor Volunteer

Marin Abused Women's Services
10.2008 - 09.2009
  • Assessed, triaged, and provided crisis intervention and assistance to victims of crime.
  • Worked alongside police by responding to after-hours calls involving victims of violence, children in unsafe conditions, parent-child conflicts, older adults in need of protection, and issues of homelessness.
  • Domestic Violence Counselor/Educator; goal was to assert the legal rights of battered women and their children in all settings.
  • Ran the crisis hotline for up to 24 hours at a time; promoted self-empowerment through action.
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse laws
    Accompanied victims to court proceedings to lend support.

Education

Master of Advance Study - Criminology, Law And Society

University of California, Irvine
06.2015

Victim Services Certificate - Victimology Emphasis

California State University - Fresno
06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Women And Gender Emphasis

Dominican University of California
06.2009

Skills

  • International Association of Human Trafficking Investigators (IAHTI) Advisory Board, 2020 to Present

Certification

Certified Cellebrite Certified Operator - June 2024


Certified Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst - June 2024


Certified ZetX Criminal Investigations Using Cellular Technologies - April 2024

Trainings Provided

Center for Children, Youth and Justice (CCYJ)

CSEC Trainer, 2015-2020

Bremerton Police Department

HT Educator, 2013-2020

Kitsap Juvenile Detention Center

HT Educator, 2013-2020

Kitsap County Sheriff Department

HT Investigation Training, 2015 - 2020

Washington State Patrol, Kitsap Division

HT Educator, 2018-2020

Kitsap Education Department

HT 101, 2019

Washington State Department of Corrections, Investigations

HT Investigation Training, 2017

Featured Speaker/Presenter

IAHTI and Victim Service Provider Round Table

Featured Speaker, April 2021

Kitsap County Superior Court THRIVE (Human Trafficking Diversion Court) Graduation

Featured Speaker, February 2021

Kitsap County Superior Court THRIVE (Human Trafficking Diversion Court) Graduation

Featured Speaker, October 2020

SPOTLIGHT, Investigating HT in the time of COVID Panel Discussion

Presenter/Panel Participant, June 2020

International Association of Human Trafficking Investigators Conference

Presenter, May 2019

Kitsap County Annual Anti Trafficking Task Force Stakeholder Meeting

Featured Speaker, June 2019

Internet Crimes Against Children Conference, Redmond WA

Co Presenter with SPOTLIGHT, October 2019

Center for Children Youth and Justice Annual CSEC Conference

Locator/Law Enforcement Investigations Panel , Spring 2019

Professional Trainings

APSAC Child Forensic Training, 40 Hour

Spring, 2010

VA State Victim Assistance Academy, 40 Hour

Summer, 2011

Organization for Prostitution Survivors (OPS) 3 Day Intensive

Spring, 2014

WA State Misdemeanant Probation Counselors Academy, 80 Hour

August, 2015

Real Escape From the Sex Trade (R.E.S.T.) 2 Day Intensive

Spring, 2016

Dr. Joe Sullivan Child Sexual Predator Interview 3 Day Intensive

October, 2017

Real Escape From the Sex Trade (R.E.S.T.) 2 Day Intensive

Spring, 2018

Wrap Around Advocacy for Survivors for Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking 40 Hour

October, 2018

Child Abuse Interviewing and Assessment, 40 Hour

Spring 2019

Cell Site Analysis Overview: Cellular, Cell Site Analysis and RF Surveying

Summer, 2025

Timeline

Senior Intelligence Analyst/Special Investigator

Brooklyn District Attorney
02.2024 - Current

Investigator

WA DSHS, Adult Protective Services
01.2022 - 01.2023

Human Trafficking Specialist

Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office
10.2013 - 06.2022

Victim Witness Assistance Program Coordinator

Prince George Commonwealth Attorney
11.2010 - 10.2013

Legal Advocacy Program Coordinator, Americorps VIS

Alaska Network On Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
09.2009 - 09.2010

Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor Volunteer

Marin Abused Women's Services
10.2008 - 09.2009

Victim Services Certificate - Victimology Emphasis

California State University - Fresno

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Women And Gender Emphasis

Dominican University of California

Master of Advance Study - Criminology, Law And Society

University of California, Irvine

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