With over a decade of frontline experience, Joshua works at the intersection of human rights and business, helping organisations identify, assess, and address human rights risks within supply chains, communities, and operational contexts.

Joshua has devoted more than a decade to tackling issues of child labour, forced labour, and the rights of migrant communities, with a particular emphasis on the protection of people on the move in the United States, Colombia, and Southeast Asia. He specialises in delivering comprehensive human rights assessments across global and national supply chains, providing clients with tailored insights into their relevance and the impact of their business operations. Joshua’s expertise lies in distilling complex issues into granular, actionable recommendations, helping businesses implement scalable and effective solutions that empower workers and their communities.

Prior to joining Embode, Joshua held senior leadership positions in the NGO sector across Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and the U.S. He has played key roles in government working groups and steering committees on human trafficking and modern slavery, advising governments and INGOs on legislation, policy development, referral mechanisms, capacity-building strategies, child protection, and victim-centred approaches. With an academic background in law, he has worked closely with governments in the U.S. and Asia, including in high-risk contexts involving organised crime and the exploitation of children, equipping him with the ability to develop rights-based solutions in complex realities.