Lera Homer, LMSW, serves as the Director of Clinical Services at Partnership to End Human Trafficking (PEHT), where she provides strategic leadership for the organization's clinical programs, residential services, and survivor support initiatives. She oversees clinical programming, housing operations, and case management services while ensuring the delivery of trauma-informed, survivor-centered care across the organization. Lera also leads the implementation of the Sanctuary Model®, fostering a culture of safety, healing, and resilience for both survivors and staff.

Lera is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and earned her Master of Social Work from Sacred Heart University. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Health Science (DHSC) at the University of Bridgeport, specializing in healthcare leadership and systems transformation.

Recognized for her commitment to advancing equitable access to care, Lera was awarded a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Impact Grant, a federal initiative supporting the expansion of social work services in underserved communities, with a focus on transitional-age youth. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Columbia University, where she concentrated her studies in Critical Race Theory and Gender.

Beyond her leadership at PEHT, Lera is actively engaged in advancing social justice and strengthening community systems. She serves as a Commissioner on the City of Stamford's Social Services Commission, helping to shape policies that improve access to housing, food security, mental health services, and other essential resources. She also serves as a Member at Large on the National Association of Social Workers–Connecticut (NASW-CT) Board, supporting the advancement of the social work profession and advocating for high-quality, ethical practice throughout the state.

Lera is passionate about building innovative, evidence-based programs that promote healing, dignity, and long-term success for survivors. Through collaborative leadership and a deep commitment to trauma-informed care, she continues to strengthen PEHT's mission of empowering survivors and ending human trafficking.

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