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Board of Directors

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Sali Bluse

Co-Founder & Executive Director |

Board Member​

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Elaine Geissler

Co-Founder & Advocate Advisor

Board Member​

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Tim Gilley

Board President

Tim Gilley and his wife, Cheryl, have been married 44 years and are blessed with 2 children and 4 grandchildren. They recently retired after serving churches in Wisconsin and Minnesota as Child Discipleship missionaries with Awana Clubs International. Tim’s background includes engineering experience in the computer and manufacturing industries, and together, he and Cheryl have provided residential care for international foster children and students.
Tim is honored to serve on the board of Rescued & Redeemed, supporting its mission to help survivors of sex trafficking reclaim their lives and find healing.

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​“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6

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Cynthia Abraham

Board Member

Cynthia has dedicated 28 years to her passion for animals as a companion and exotics veterinarian. She currently works at the Eau Claire Animal Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, where she incorporates her belief in the human animal bond and the power that exists in that connection.

She routinely volunteers her veterinary services to the local humane society as well as the Animal Cruelty Society in Chicago and the Hooved Animal Humane Society in Woodstock, IL.

Cynthia is a Major in the US Army Reserves, a veteran and the commander of the 719th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services in Ft. Sheridan, IL.

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Dakota Hickok

Board Treasurer

Dakota Hickok and his wife, Kayla, have been married for 4 years. They welcomed their son Noah in December of 2024. Dakota works in the financial industry, and Kayla works as a Physical Therapist in the Eau Claire area. They have been attending Renew Church for many years and became partners a couple of years ago. Dakota loves bow hunting, weightlifting, and sports.Dakota is honored to serve on the board of Rescued & Redeemed, to help survivors find strength, peace, and healing.

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Jon Midthun

Board Member

Jon has been a resident of the Chippewa Valley for 34 years.  He holds a degree in Business Administration from UW Superior and has worked as an account executive in the banking, insurance, and biopharmaceutical industries for major employers like AIG, United Heathcare, Sanofi US and currently, GSK Vaccines.  He’s raised two daughters and has owned a home in a growing Altoona neighborhood for 32 years.  Jon’s passion for helping the patients he’s served in healthcare, his strong desire to grow in his faith, and his passion for bearing visible fruit in his walk with Christ have all led him to join us at Rescued and Redeemed where he hopes his life experiences can help shape and direct the organization and open doors to further assist those impacted by the devastating fallout of human trafficking.

“A good tree cannot bear bad fruit nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.”  Each tree is recognized by its fruit.  Matthew 6: 43-44

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Aleasha Miller

Board Member

Aleasha is a mom of two amazing kids, Holden (8) and Ainsley (4), partner to Alex, and proud dog mom to Sonic and Zillow. She works as a Business Banking Relationship Manager and Assistant Vice President at U.S. Bank, helping businesses grow and thrive. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, golfing, and spending time at the cabin with family and friends. Whether at work or at home, she value building strong relationships and making meaningful connections.

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