board members
Christy Ivie
Founder
Christy Ivie is a strategist, speaker, and advocate committed to eradicating human trafficking and exploitation. She founded Christy’s Cause in 2015 with the mission to end child sex trafficking through education, awareness, prevention, and justice initiatives.
Jennifer Wolff
Board Member
Jennifer Wolff joined Christy’s Cause in 2015 as a board member bringing with her over 25 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. During this time she has worked in a myriad of clinical environments.
Vibeke Flornes
Board Member
Vibeke Flornes grew up in Norway as a pastor’s daughter in a family dedicated to helping people not just in their country, but also around the globe.
Brooke Lawrence
Board Member
Brooke Lawrence and her husband reside in the DFW metroplex where they are actively involved in their community. Brooke is passionate about helping young women become more confident and authentic.
Monette Everett
Board Member
Monette Everett studied at San Francisco State University and has been in the financial services industry for more than 18 years.
Advisory Council
Sam Galloway
Advisory Council Member
Sam Galloway III was born and raised in Southwest Florida, where he has been working with his family in a business that has been part of local charitable giving since 1927.
Jeff Cecil
Advisory Council Member
Jeff Cecil began his legal career in 1979 with the Columbus, Ohio law firm of Alexander, Ebinger, Holschuh, Fisher & McAlister in its Business, Real Estate, and Probate Department.
Wayne Smith
Advisory Council Member
For 50 years, Wayne Smith served as President of the Wayne Smith Company in Washington, D.C. where he established and managed major trade associations in the fields of education, transportation, and health.
Jason Perry
Advisory Council Member
Jason has been dedicated to working alongside of organizations such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Christy’s Cause to eradicate child sex trafficking and the exploitation of children.
Alan Wilkett
Advisory Council Member
Corporal Alan Wilkett has held an impeccable law enforcement career in the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office for twenty-seven years relating to major crimes, narcotics, and child abuse.