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 hope for survivors.

For 12 years, Julie led Rejuvenating Women, where she established Nebraska’s first short- and long-term faith-based recovery home for trafficked adult women. She later expanded the mission by securing a 10-acre ranch for exploited teen girls, creating a safe and therapeutic environment that incorporated on-site animal and equine-assisted therapy.

Julie is a nationally sought-after speaker and trainer, recognized for her transparent, heartfelt storytelling and deep expertise in trauma-informed care. She has equipped and inspired audiences nationwide—including mental health professionals, educators, parents, conference attendees, hospitals, schools, colleges, nonprofit leaders, churches, and government agencies.

A survivor herself, Julie knows that God called her into this mission to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves and a source of hope for the brokenhearted. Grounded in unwavering faith, her life’s purpose is to restore healing, dignity, and lasting freedom to those silenced by exploitation and trauma.