Meet Alma Tucker

Alma has more than 30 years of experience supporting survivors of human trafficking and advocating for their rights in the California–Northern Baja border region. A licensed psychologist, she previously served as a lead investigative officer for the Child Protection Unit at the Mexican Consulate General in San Diego, California.

In addition to leading the International Network of Hearts, Alma is widely recognized as a global expert in the fight against human trafficking. In 2025, she advised the United Nations as it updated its Global Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. At the local level, she regularly trains police departments, school administrators and teachers, and social service professionals on how to identify victims of human trafficking.

Meet The Casa Jardin Staff

Our dedicated team includes boys and girls life counselors, elementary and high school teachers, specialized mental health professionals, kitchen and maintenance staff, and administrative and legal support specialists.

In addition to full-time staff, Casa Jardin is blessed to have volunteers come alongside us to provide support in the arts, music, sports, and pastoral care, who are critical to helping the children on their journey to recovery.

INH is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by a diverse community of partners, including corporations, churches, service clubs, academic institutions, student groups, and compassionate individuals. Because of their generosity, we are able to provide life-changing and life-saving care to children rescued from human trafficking and sexual violence.