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Our Mission

The mission of Living Cult Free is to highlight survivor voices, strengthen self-agency, and provide education that builds resilience against coercion and abuse.

Meet the LCF Team

Every member of the Living Cult Free team has encountered coercive control and undue influence in some form. With diverse experiences and expertise, each of us contributes uniquely to our collective mission, on a volunteer basis. We are committed to offering carefully curated and in-house created resources for recovery and education, along with a supportive environment for survivors to openly share their personal journeys of living cult-free.

 As an organization, Living Cult Free is committed to growing at a pace that honors the needs and capacity of each board member and staff - all of whom are volunteers. As survivors and advocates, we bring our passion for cult recovery to our programs and support the self-determination and needs in each individual.

If you are inspired by our mission and would like to be involved, we would love to hear from you.

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Founder, Executive Director

Biography

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Vanessa Hennessey

Podcast Producer

Biography

Board of Directors

 

Living Cult Free is supported by a working Board of Directors. Each has volunteered to help the nonprofit fulfill its mission and ensure a sound future for the organization. Click on an image to learn more about each person.

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Hoyt Richards

Founding Board Member

Biography

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Nikki Kattamuri

Board Member

Biography

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Shanny Payton

Board Member

Biography

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Tammie Willis

Board Member

Biography

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Jill Shaver 

Board Member & Treasurer

Biography

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Jim Picariello

Board Member

Biography

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Mariama Bah

Founding Board Member

Biography

Advisory Board

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Lindsay J.K. Nichols

Founding Board Chair

Advisory Board 

Biography

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Lori Nanan

Founding Board Member

Advisory Board

Biography

Shelly Snow Pordea

Shelly Snow Pordea

Founding Board Member

Advisory Board

Biography

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Esther Friedman

Founding Board Member

Advisory Board 

Biography

Legal Team

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Bill Higley

Non-Board Member Attorney

Contact

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