Freedom to Survivors in Crisis

Mission

Our mission is to end sex trafficking and the exploitation of women and children. We are committed to creating lasting change by educating and raising awareness within our communities. Through hands-on support, we partner with nonprofits to amplify their impact. We also contribute financially to organizations aligned with our mission, helping them continue their vital work. In areas where children are most at risk, or where survivors would otherwise be denied access to education, we step in to provide empowerment through learning. Additionally, we offer support to volunteers within these nonprofits—especially those struggling with limited funding—ensuring they have the resources they need to keep going.

Board Members

Brenda Herr, Executive Director

I’ve been doing short-term missions work in Southeast Asia since 2015, and to this day still continue to learn about the heinous acts of human trafficking worldwide. My passion is to help end human slavery and bring freedom and wholeness to every person. I have a heart to see justice fulfilled.

Through our nonprofit, we are able to meet the basic needs of the at-risk poverty poverty-stricken, and look into the faces of women and children who feel unloved and hopeless, and be able to watch the transformation of the enslaved step into freedom. Truly beauty for ashes!

Allie Lindsley

Hello friends. I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister and everyone’s friend. I married my strong and loving husband in 2008 and had my handsome, gregarious, adventurous son Nolan in 2009. Becoming a mother was one of the most beautiful moments in my life. I currently work as a Senior Manager at a local nonprofit, SAY San Diego. In my free time I like to go camping with my family, take walks around my beautiful town, travel to new destinations and treasure hunt in thrift stores. Operation Love called to my heart, and I am so thrilled to serve on the board to support our big, bold mission!

Karissa Denny

Hi. I am married to my husband Rick, he is extremely supportive in every adventure, no matter how big, small or crazy it may seem, he’s always there to encourage me to do it! I have 3 amazing children, Gavin, Kennedy & Ava. I believe they’re the ones God used to teach me what selfless love is. From the moment they were born God opened my heart in a way I never knew was possible. Becoming a mother sparked my gift of serving, let’s face it, as mother’s we do a lot of serving. I have a passion to help those around me, whether it’s helping friends, volunteering at my kids’ school, church or even the community. I once read, “We come to the understanding that serving actually never stops & it is the highest honor to serve others.” This was a beautiful reminder to look beyond myself.

It’s amazing what God will do when you least expect it. Some years back at a bible study, Brenda spoke about her mission trip to Cambodia. I instinctively remember thinking, I would love to be a part of that someday. Fast forward a couple years later, God brought a special group of ladies together, it was a pivotal time in my life. These women inspired me, they encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone, to really lean into God & His word. When I started to let go of myself, my insecurities and really pay attention and listen to the Lord, my relationship with the Lord hit a whole new level. One of the most important lessons I continue to learn is to trust God, even if it doesn’t make sense. Time & time again, He’s teaching me what it means to step out in faith. God has opened a new door, I can clearly see the Lord expanding new boundaries with Baking for Freedom. I am so excited to see His plans & extremely blessed to be a part of it.

Holly Burger

Hello, my name is Holly Burger. I’m married to my life and business partner, Phillip, and together we’re raising our two amazing children, Magnolia and Kirby. In 2017, we made the bold decision to leave our home state of Oklahoma, selling our house, vehicles, and the majority of our belongings to travel the United States in a fifth-wheel RV. Over the course of 14 months, we explored dozens of National Parks and gained a deeper appreciation for slowing down and prioritizing what truly matters—family.

Today, we’ve settled in the charming town of Ramona, California. While life here is more rooted than our time on the road, we love the sense of community and the beauty of Southern California.

Phillip and I are also the co-owners of Holly Helps Marketing. Through our business, we built and currently manage the website and social media presence for Operation Love Global, an organization whose mission we deeply support.

Advisory Board

Andrea Aasen, Extreme Love Ministries

Andrea Aasen is the CEO and Executive Director of Extreme Love Ministries. She believes in the power of LOVE to transform cities, nations, and individuals. Andrea’s heart for the lost and exploited have led her into some of the darkest places of the world, serving in nations, such as: Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Iraq. Over the years, Andrea has developed a variety of community, business, and advocacy models to support and protect victims of human trafficking, abuse, and other forms of exploitation. She is an international advocate and speaker for issues of injustice and is passionate about connecting persons to their part in ending human slavery and in providing real change models with lasting impact.

Andrea is an ordained minister of the gospel and lives her life according to the Matthew 28:19 mandate, making disciples of the nations. She believes in the generations running together for Kingdom expansion and is passionate about mentoring and raising up godly leaders, especially women and next-generation advocates.