Meet the passionate and dedicated team behind Ransomed Life!
Led by a group of experts in counseling, mentoring, and prevention education, this team is on a mission to bring hope and healing to youth affected by exploitation. With backgrounds in psychology, community health, and counseling, they’re not just professionals—they’re advocates, mentors, and champions for change. Whether they’re working one-on-one with teens, educating the community, or leading outreach efforts, they bring heart, expertise, and a whole lot of determination to the fight against child trafficking.
Together, they’re making a difference—one life at a time!
Sarassa - Executive Director
Sarassa serves as the Executive Director of Ransomed Life, bringing over a decade of dedication to the fight against human trafficking. Her journey with Ransomed Life began as a college student passionate about justice and restoration, and has since included roles in mentoring, operations, and leadership. With a background in psychology and religion, she brings both compassion and strategy to her work with survivors. Sarassa has played a key role in shaping after-care programs and building a strong, mission-driven team. She remains deeply committed to seeing every survivor find healing, hope, and a future full of possibility.
PREVENTION EDUCATION TEAM
COUNSELING TEAM
MENTORING TEAM
The governing Board of Directors for Ransomed Life is composed of volunteers who, along with their commitment to the mission of serving the survivors of Child Exploitation, bring a variety of vital professional expertise and experience to our organization.
Nada L. Ismail - Board Chair
Margaret Bustos
Bank of America - Financial Crimes Executive
Judy Jackson
VP of Marketing at H-E-B Federal Credit Union
Lori Fanning - Vice Chair
Fanning Enterprises - President
Lisa Trefger
CPA
Lorie Willis - Secretary
Dr. Jim Antenen
Retired Wayland Baptist University
Roger G. Stukkie - Treasurer
PAX Financial Group - Financial Advisor
Beth Green
Citi Bank VP Employee & Client Communications