Board of Directors
Our Board: Leadership, Integrity, and Mission Stewardship
Our board members are prayerfully and thoroughly vetted, selected for their integrity, wisdom, and deep commitment to Christ. They honor, respect and uphold the founder’s God-given vision for Innocence Freed, focusing on the healing and restoration of survivors. Each member embraces their role as a governance leader, providing oversight and strategic direction while respecting the boundaries of daily operations. They ensure strong financial stewardship and full transparency, protecting donor trust and organizational integrity. Through Christlike character, healthy and ethical board practices, and a shared dedication to girls and women impacted by trafficking and sexual exploitation, our board safeguards the mission. It strengthens the long-term stability of Innocence Freed which benefits survivors. We are blessed to have such a God-fearing board.
Julie Shrader
Julie Shrader is a survivor, speaker, and 13-year leader and expert in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. She is the Founder and CEO of Innocence Freed, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to providing shelter, healing, and...
Patrick Innis
Patrick serves as a Commercial Payments Consultant at First Interstate Bank and brings a strong background in financial strategy and client service to the board of Innocence Freed. For over 25 years, he has been deeply involved in leadership and...
Michelle Dirks
Michelle is a dedicated Tax Analyst II & Paralegal. Driven by her deep sense of purpose, she is called to serve those in need of a hand up…not a handout. Her passion lies in advocating for survivors of human trafficking...
Scott Garner
Scott is a seasoned finance executive with over 30 years of accounting and financial reporting experience. Scott has served in senior global finance leadership roles at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Charles Schwab, AltaVista, Overture, Verizon Media,...
Lucrece Bundy
Lucrece is an adoption, guardianship, guardian ad litem, and estate planning attorney in Nebraska and Iowa.
In 2007, Lucrece received her Bachelor’s Degree in Arts and Science from Creighton University. She received her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of...