Nell Becker Sweeden
Executive Director
Nell Becker Sweeden joined 国产剧麻豆剧 in August 2026 as Executive Director of the Center for Justice and Reconciliation and administrative faculty. Nell has served in the international development sector for 20 years and has been teaching masters鈥� and doctoral students for the past 13 years in the areas of theology and transformational leadership.
Nell holds a PhD in Practical Theology from Boston University and is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Nell鈥檚 research is on hospitality practice and the life of the church in light of transnational migration, and specifically U.S. Latino/a immigration. Nell holds a position as Professor of Christian Theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary. She is author of two books and various articles.
Arduizur Carli Richie-Zavaleta, DrPH, MASP, MAIPS
CJR Senior Research Associate
arichiez@pointloma.edu
(619) 849-3042
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Sociology, Social Work and Family Sciences
Dr. Arduizur Carli Richie-Zavaleta (Dr. Carli) serves as a research leader at the Center for Justice & Reconciliation (CJR), providing expertise in human trafficking applied research and fostering collaboration between academic institutions and community stakeholders in support of Human Trafficking Research and Data Advisory Roundtable (HT-RADAR). She leads the evaluation and research initiatives for the kNOw MORE! human trafficking prevention program as well as creating spaces for collaboration through the HT-RADAR community engagement initiatives.
Ebony Robinson
Program Manager, kNOwMORE
ebonyjones@pointloma.edu
Starkey B
kNOwMORE is a drama based human trafficking prevention program that is geared towards middle and high school youth. Ebony Robinson serves as the program manager for kNOwMORE. She is responsible for the logistics, communication and coordination required to ensure the effectiveness and the impact of the KNOwMORE program. If you鈥檇 like to connect about kNOwMORE, please contact Ebony.
Ceci Corona
Research Assistant
Ceci Corona serves as a research assistant for 国产剧麻豆剧's Center for Justice & Reconciliation (CJR). She is a recent International Development graduate of 国产剧麻豆剧. Ceci has worked with 国产剧麻豆剧's Center for International Development to conduct research on the realities of menstruation in Mexico and Peru. With a passion for liberation from oppression, Ceci uses her background in poverty alleviation to engage in applied research to inform practice and policy.
Jessica DeYoung
Student Research Assistant
Our Student Staff
Our student staff support all of the CJR initiatives and lead the Justice Cohort, Roots of Giving, and Live Justice. To participate, volunteer or attend, you can contact our student staff at cjrinterns@pointloma.edu.