Who we are
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Who we are *
The Set Me Free Project® is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to stop human trafficking before it starts by providing prevention education to all ages.
Our curriculum is informative, interactive, and flexible, reaching students (K-12th grade), educators, parents and leaders in every facet of our communities.
The Set Me Free Project® is unique in our use of engaging, age-appropriate curriculum in every presentation. We focus on defining human trafficking and helping learners identify why and how they could be at risk. We provide a foundation for all learners to recognize the intrinsic value in every human being.
Our Values
Personal Value: We are committed to the belief that every person has value and deserves equitable treatment.
Compassionate Prevention: We are committed to keeping youth and adults safe through compassionate and empathetic prevention.
Integrity: We are committed to personal and professional integrity, working individually and collaboratively.
Striving for excellence: We are committed to boldly, yet humbly, striving for excellence.
Creative Solutions: We are committed to finding creative solutions through ongoing education.
Fun: We are committed to fun in everything we do.
Meet the Team
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Stephanie Olson
CEO & FOUNDER
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Erica Zettle
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Rebecca Saunders
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING
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Stevie Kane Stallbaum
PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
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Jessica Andersen
MARKETING & CONTENT CORDINATOR
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Victoria Villada
ASSISTANT TO STEPHANIE OLSON
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Dale Bonavita
CONNECTION & IMPACT COORDINATOR
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Jeannie Hudspeth
EAST REGIONAL TRAINER & OUTREACH COORDINATOR
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Danielle Howell
CURRICULUM SPECIALIST
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Erin Dostal
EDUCATOR
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Toni Fox
WEST REGIONAL TRAINER & OUTREACH COORDINATOR
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ZuZu, Canine Relations Intern
ZuZu is our newest (and furriest) team member, joining us as Canine Relations Intern. While her formal training is still in progress, her impact on team morale has already exceeded expectations.
ZuZu specializes in joy distribution, stress reduction, and reminding us to take play breaks seriously. She is highly motivated by treats, belly rubs, and positive reinforcement, and she brings an unmatched enthusiasm to every room she enters.
We’re confident this role comes with unlimited treats, flexible nap hours, and lifelong tenure.
Welcome to the team, ZuZu—our pawsitively essential colleague. 🐶✨
Meet the Board
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Ambassador Susan Jacobs
BOARD CHAIR
Retired, U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu – U.S. Department of State
McLean, VA
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Dr. Sabrina Townsend
BOARD VICE-CHAIR
Psychologist, Speaker, Consultant
Dallas, TX
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Linda Kaplan
BOARD SECRETARY
Mental Health Care Consultant and Contractor
Chevy Chase, MD
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Kelly Cranor
BOARD MEMBER
Director of Human Resources, Gregg Young Automotive Group and Lucky Eleven Hospitality Group
Omaha, NE
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Sridhar Sunkara
BOARD MEMBER
CEO/ Digital Transformation Leader, eBiz Solutions and Co-Founder and CEO of ThinkProxi LLC
Memphis, TN
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Leo Moncada
BOARD MEMBER
Director of People & Culture at The Dupont Circle Hotel, Doyle Collection
Washington DC
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David Fulton
BOARD MEMBER
President, FDI Consulting, Inc.
Omaha, NE
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Erinn Drouin
Director of Operations, Dreamweaver Foundation
Omaha, NE