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Who We Are

Empowering survivors. Equipping communities.

Restoring lives.

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Our Mission

Joining with survivors to disrupt sexual exploitation and trafficking along the pillars of housing, healing, and education.

Our Vision

A world where every victim of sexual exploitation has access to transformative care.

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Faith Statement

Because we adhere to the beliefs and teachings of Jesus, it is our goal to offer compassion and model excellence in care without judgment and with great respect. It is because of His grace and work in our lives that we can create an environment of transformative care through the comprehensive services offered to our participants and in partnership with the community. Our faith will compel us to think the best of our participants and partners and seek to find strengths in them so we can create an environment for restoration. We seek to equip ourselves and others to provide the utmost care for ourselves, our staff, our organization, and ultimately, the youth and women we serve. We will always seek to respond to our participants, our colleagues, and the public in ways pleasing to God.

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Our Reach in Action

200

women and youth directly served annually

90

of program graduates pursue education or employment

100

of participants receive trauma-informed support

20

years of impact and trust

Wellspring Living Leadership

Heather Lively

Executive Director

Dr. Alissa Tertichny, LCSW

Chief Impact Officer

Jacques Posey

Chief Financial Officer

Thiopia Ash

Chief People Officer

Andrea Hipwell

Senior Director of Adult Services

Victoria Shelton-Stroud, MBA

Senior Director of Development

Dionysia Ambrose

Director of Institute Services

Charlotte Davis, EdD, LPE, LMA, TSS

Director of Education

April Fresh

Director, Women's Academy

Barb Giuliano

Director of Operations

Michelle Graves

Director of Community Engagement

Delton Magee

Director, Receiving Hope Center

Deana Montgomery

Director, Women’s Residential Program

DeDe Reed, LPC,

Director of Clinical Services

Our Board of Directors

Our Board consists of experienced leaders and passionate advocates who provide strategic oversight and mission alignment. Together, they help ensure Wellspring Living remains a sustainable force for hope and justice.

Be Part of the Story

Whether you’re looking to give, serve, or learn, your role in this mission matters. Together, we can create a world where survivors are not just supported, but empowered to thrive.

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