Meet the Live Free Team
Julie Hershey, SRAS - President
Formerly from Michigan, Julie moved to South Carolina in 1991 with her husband, Ray, and their three children. South Carolina soon became a perfect place to raise their children, who are now married and have provided Ray and Julie with ten beautiful grandchildren. Julie's favorite activities include spending time with family and being involved in politics, church, and education. After many years of directing an abstinence education program, Julie has seen attitudes and behaviors change among young people.
"I realized it is possible to change our sexually saturated culture by reaching hearts and minds with an effective abstinence education program. It is my desire that Live Free Inc. will reach as many teens as possible with a message of hope for a bright future." - Julie
Julie is a certified Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist (SRAS). Julie's educational and work experience includes Grand Rapids College and Ford Motor Credit Company in Michigan, Greenville County School Board of Trustees 1992-1996, Anderson University Board of Trustees 2005-2010, Governor's Math and Science Advisory Board, Governor's Education Task Force, South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, and Regional Director for Heritage Community Services.
Lisa Fricke, SRAS - Program Director
Lisa’s passion is to see young minds equipped to make informed decisions that will enrich and prosper their lives. Because of rampant misinformation and the bombardment of the cultural agenda inundating our youth, she believes that educating youth with the facts makes all the difference in the success of our kids making well-informed, life-enhancing choices. Lisa’s desire is to see the message of sexual abstinence until marriage expand to as many students as possible, equipping them to make choices that will allow them to live free!
Lisa received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2001 from Charleston Southern University. She married her high school sweetheart, Thad, in 2000, and they enjoy spending time with their children, Kate (18), Cole (17), and Asa (13). They currently live in Greenville, SC. In addition to shuttling her children to and from school, church, and athletic events, Lisa enjoys reading, cooking, time with friends, and being outdoors.
Collin Hall, SRAS - Educator
Collin has always had a passion working with youth. He is from Anderson, SC and has worked with youth in many different churches and various events. Collin believes that sex establishes a covenant between husband and wife and outside of the context of marriage sex can be harmful. He desires to share the benefits of how healthy practicing abstinence until marriage can be, as well as expose the damaging effects that premarital sex can have. He is passionate about pointing students in a direction that helps them overcome the obstacles of life and make healthy decisions to lead them into a flourishing future.
“In a culture in which premarital sex is constantly displayed as an activity used for pleasure, profit, or influence, we must educate the next generation that there is only one way to enjoy the benefits of sex safely, and that is within the commitment of marriage.” -Collin
Collin earned an undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from North Greenville University and now lives in Duncan, South Carolina with his wife and two sons. He loves music, video production, discussing the Bible, and most of all Jesus
Gabriella Motter, SRAS - Educator
Gabriella, a North Greenville University Graduate (2019) now resides in Greer, SC with her husband and their dog Goose. Gabriella thoroughly enjoys interacting, teaching, and pouring into the youth of South Carolina. She is passionate about youth understanding there is so much more to relationships than sex. She craves for students to understand that relationships can be beautiful! They require work, but it is a process of two people growing together. Gabriella truly believes in the abstinence message, not only because it is the healthiest option, but it is key in cultivating a strong foundation in any relationship.
“I want young women to know that their value is not based on a sexual relationship. Instead, they are worthy and important in every aspect of life.” Gabriella’s goal for her students is for them to be able to distinguish the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships and move towards a rewarding healthy lifestyle. She believes it is important to hold others to a good healthy standard while also being those traits themselves!
Gabriella graduated from North Greenville University in 2019. She lives in Greer, SC with her husband and dog Goose. She also competes and coaches CrossFit in her free time. When she is not working you can find her exploring the outdoors and eating a s’more!
Nick Jefson, Educator
Originally from Connecticut, Nick moved to South Carolina in 2010 to attend Anderson University. After completing a degree there, he has worked in a variety of industries including food service, customer service, woodworking, and ministry. Nick is enthusiastic about learning and loves to see lives transformed from encounters with truth. He has a desire to impact youth with truth that will help them make informed decisions regarding their health, relationships, and overall well-being.
He believes that sex is a special gift between a husband and wife that belongs only within marriage. In a culture where there is a growing attitude toward sex that is dangerous and harmful for teens, he is committed to being a part of the solution. Providing students with facts and evidence regarding sex will help them make educated choices and live free from the pain and consequences of premarital sex.
Nick is a graduate of Anderson University (B.A., Christian Ministry) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv, Christian Ministry). He lives in Simpsonville, SC with his wife, Haley, and their two children. Nick enjoys music, reading, playing golf, and the outdoors. He dislikes writing little blurbs about himself.
Libby Olson, SRAS - Educator
Libby is originally from North Carolina, but promptly moved to Greenville after graduating fromNorth Greenville University in 2020. She currently lives in Taylors with her husband and their adorable but wild cat, Ninja. Libby has always had a passion for youth and their families. She loves working with students because each person has their own story and brings something unique to the table that we can all learn from. Libby believes that sex is a beautiful and intimate gift given to a husband and wife to take place within marriage.
In a culture where casual sex has become the default, Libby is passionate in helping students to understand that sex is never casual, and that waiting is possible. She desires to help students grow in their confidence and their understanding of the gift of sex within marriage, and she hopes to help students be able to make educated decisions that will protect them physically and emotionally.
Libby earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from North Greenville University. She now lives in Taylors, South Carolina and is recently married to her husband, Nicolas. In her free time, Libby loves to get coffee with friends, read, and try any new baking recipe.
