Lynne Barletta Founder, CEO, Presenter & Advisory Board
Lynne Barletta, a trailblazing leader, visionary, and advocate dedicated to ending the fastest-growing crime in the world child and human trafficking. Through her groundbreaking work, Florida Faith Alliance has saved lives, empowered communities, and sparked change that continues to inspire hope.
Your support fuels this vital mission. With your generosity, we can expand our efforts to combat trafficking, protect children, and provide essential resources to those in need.
Why Lynne Barletta?
Lynne’s leadership and accomplishments speak volumes about her unwavering commitment: Click below to see more…
Marc Manning, COO
Marc brings a distinguished background in motorsport management and engineering, where precision, leadership, and performance under pressure are essential. He is a proven team leader and strategic problem solver with an extensive network of international connections across the globe. Known for his clear communication style and ability to deliver practical, effective solutions to complex challenges, Marc thrives in fast-paced environments that demand coordination with hundreds of stakeholders simultaneously.
His experience managing high-pressure operations has equipped him with the skills to streamline processes, resolve issues efficiently, and eliminate time-consuming obstacles. In the ever-evolving fight against human trafficking, adaptability, decisive action, and professionalism are critical. Marc consistently demonstrates these qualities, making him a valuable asset to any mission requiring leadership, responsiveness, and global collaboration.
Jimmy Billig, Chief Compliance Officer-main Law Enforcement Liaison-sub
For more than 37 years, James has served in the law enforcement and security fields. As a police officer with the Port St. Lucie Police Department in Florida, he served in multiple specialized assignments, including Traffic Homicide Investigator, Juvenile Investigations Detective, Field Training Officer, and the Professional Standards/Accreditation Division.
In 2004, James led his agency’s traffic safety initiatives, earning first-place recognition at the state, national, and international levels through the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Law Enforcement Challenge. That same year, he was recognized by Governor Jeb Bush for his traffic safety leadership and appointed the first Occupant Protection Officer in the State of Florida.
Following his law enforcement career, James transitioned into the private sector, where he co-founded three security companies and currently serves as the CEO of BLUELINE SCG. Since 2016, he has dedicated his experience to saving lives by developing active threat mitigation technology and training thousands of civilians and law enforcement professionals nationwide. In 2019, James was awarded his first United States patent for an Active Threat Early Alert System, which is currently protecting schools, municipalities, and houses of worship throughout Florida and Georgia.
In 2023, James served on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) Parkland reenactment team and has been recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in Active Threat Mitigation. He frequently speaks at community forums and professional conferences.
In addition to his role as CEO, James now serves as the Chief Compliance Officer-main Law Enforcement Liaison-sub and Standards for United Against Child Trafficking (U-ACT). In this capacity, he works directly with Homeland Security and law enforcement colleagues throughout the United States to deliver the latest predator intelligence, investigative trends, and prevention strategies to law enforcement agencies and communities to combat the rapidly growing crimes targeting children and their families.
James resides on Florida’s Treasure Coast with his wife, Stephanie, of 31 years, and their two daughters.
Tony Barletta Presenter
Advisory Board
“Nothing could be more important than taking back our youth with values, restoration and faith. I am fighting alongside my wife to save, rescue and deliver this generation from the evils of sex trafficking and child exploitation. We must be a voice for freedom and this is a huge part of getting our country back.!”
Pastors Lynne and Tony present as a couple to speak to pastors, leaders, and all citizens concerning child-sex trafficking. Tony was a 20 year board member of Visionary Church, Visionary School of Arts, and Florida Faith Alliance.
Pastor Tony is the former two time Chair of the Stuart / Martin County Chamber of Commerce, a community business leader of 40 years, owning over 5 insurance agencies, He consults with business leaders throughout Florida.
Tony champions men with a weekly bible study of over 40 men from 25 different churches globally.
Tony is the current Chair of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for the Treasure Coast. As a former college baseball player at the University of Miami and professional player for the Dodger organization, and pours out his mentoring talent coaching and more recently as the Chaplain of FCA 13U baseball team.
Lynne and Tony work closely together as a kingdom couple, to fight child sex trafficking.
Lisa Gruccio Marketing Director & Broward County Coordinator
Tracy Ruleman Indian River County Coordinator & Presenter
Tracy Ruleman served as the first Auxiliary President of Casa de Amparo, an organization that helps victims of domestic violence. She later started a pro-life ministry in Escondido, CA called Crusade For Life and helped to develop the Escondido Pregnancy Center.
Moving from California to the Washington, DC area Tracy has continued to serve as Vice President of Overflowing Life, Inc, and has been instrumental in facilitating ministry development and church planting in the U.S. and overseas. She is co-founder of The Gate DC, The Gate Florida and the Embassy of Hope in Vero Beach, Florida where she now resides. Tracy served as Regional Director of six states for the International Association of Healing Rooms and was the first Director of the Healing Rooms of Washington, DC.
Tracy’s first trip to Cambodia in 2014 led her to witness human sex trafficking first hand. She resolved at that time to see this evil eradicated and its victims healed and set free.
Tracy is married to her husband of 57 years, David. They have 5 children, 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Jonathan Dobbs Presenter
Jonathan Dobbs was a career military officer in the United States Air Force. He has served in flight line operations as well as a military chaplain. Outside of the military, he has served as a pastor, a missionary in South Asia, and most recently as a missionary here in Martin County working with first responders and military as well as families in this area. Jonathan and Lauren and their family are focused on making disciples and building Christian communities here on the Treasure Coast.
I believe that the work of FL Faith Alliance fighting child trafficking is one of the most important fights of our generation. This is everybody’s war!
It has become clear that some of the most senior leaders of all the world governments and probably local governments have people who are involved in child trafficking knowingly. it is our job as parents guardians grandparents and uncles and aunts to look out for our kids, families, and communities. We must protect them from being be abused or taken advantage of. This is also one of the works of the church of Jesus Christ, and we must eat get trained, become aware and get involved at different levels where we live.
But we can no longer afford to do nothing! This is literally a fight for the next generation in this time of great evil. What will each of us do? Will we get involved, will we get trained in identifying child trafficking and reporting it, will we agree with FL Faith Alliance and say NOT ON OUR WATCH!
We have been born for such a time as this!
Tony & Nancy Saveedra Presenters
I was born in the island of Havana, Cuba. Lived through the Bay of Pigs and the Communism takeover of Fidel Castro. Came to the US on March 24 of 1962 to a refugee camp in Homestead, Florida- until my parents were able to get out of Cuba. Moved to Chicago in 4th grade and became an altar boy at the Catholic church. Later on in life I went down the path of darkness and got in trouble with the law to the tune of serving 168 years in jail. In that jail I knelt down and I said, “Lord if you are real, please save me.” Once the Lord did save me, I became totally sold out for Him. I was in charge of the Men’s Group, Prison Ministry, Bible Study group leader and many more, as they were all Holy Spirit inspired. Was the Spiritual Advisor for Woman’s Aglow for 21years in the Skokie Chapter. In 2002 my wife Nancy and I opened a church, His Cloud of Glory Temple and it is still thriving under other leadership. Earned an associate’s degree in theology from the Sure Foundation School, and was later ordained in 2008 as an evangelist of World Overcomers Church, under apostle Jim de Palma. Later in 2013, at Lighthouse Community Church, I was ordained as a Pastor, continuing the journey. From 2016 to 2021, I preached at New Life Elgin Community Church when called upon, plus did 3 1/2 years of Christian counseling. The Holy Spirit led me to Believers Prayer Fellowship Church to preach until I was led to come down here to Vero Beach Florida in February of 2022. Spent a little time at New Hope Ministries. Also, for a year and a half now we have been preaching at Indian River County Jail. And for the last few months we have transitioned by the leading of the Holy Spirit to Visionary International Center and we just love the freedom of the spirit there plus the leadership.
My life journey is a true testament to the life changing power of Almighty God. As you repent and turn your life over to God, you too can walk in His plan.
He is a presenter for Florida Faith Alliance and is excited to help stop child trafficking.
Josh & Maria Horowitz Presenters
Meet Maria and Josh Horwitz, a dynamic couple residing in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. They lead a purposeful life centered around their faith, family and clients. As the founders of the Best Home Ever real estate team, and the renowned property management company, Village Management Services, they have earned a reputation for excellence in their industry.
What sets Maria and Josh apart is their unwavering dedication to infusing faith into every aspect their life. Whether it’s hosting heartfelt Home Church gatherings, nurturing discipleship groups, or actively participating in nonprofit work, their faith remains the cornerstone.
Their book, “Blessed Life Ever: Biblical Affirmations for Victorious Living,” offers a fresh perspective on the most cherished Bible verses in order from Genesis to Revelation, rewritten in first person.
With thoughtful discussion questions, practical applications, and journaling prompts, it serves as a guiding light on the path to spiritual growth.
Amy Pritchett Martin County School Board Chair District 4 Presenter
Amy has lived in Stuart since 2016. She is a volunteer at Our Community Table, The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast and a member of Save Our Salerno. She is married to David and has two children and 2 grandsons. Prior to moving here from Rockland County NY.
Amy was a Project Specialist at Orange and Rockland Utilities, a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in English from SUNY Empire, that she obtained while working in a nearby district as a Teaching Assistant, for grades 6 through 8. She worked with those students who were deficient in reading.
Volunteering for the Florida Faith Alliance was a wonderful way to channel her passion for children’s safety and well-being and use strengths to make a positive impact in our community.
Ginger Kirlia Presenter
FFA Board Member
What I’ve Done.
I attended Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, where I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Economics. I also completed my post-graduate accounting at Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH. I Started a business in 1987 called Enhanced Business Solutions which provided companies with automating their accounting systems onto the computer and user training. I’ve worked with an accounting firm supporting their clients with computerized accounting systems. I’ve helped my husband’s company with technology support for him and his clients. I currently have a technology training company called Techni-Gal Technology Training.
I am passionate about stopping child trafficking. Through the education and awareness of grandparents, parents, and children, we can make an impact and put an end to this atrocity. The education and awareness can be scaled to share with thousands of people through utilizing the technologies and videos created by Florida Faith Alliance.
Kim Baumgardner Presenter
FFA Board Member
“I have a passion that aligns with the goals and purposes of the ENDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING cause!”
Kim is involved with local political and regional leaders. Her strength is in strategic development focused on non-profit education, summer camps, and K-12th grade education for at-risk and lower income students.
Kim’s background in creating and managing educational settings, student programs, and events, for diverse age groups with experience in organizing and leading both staff members and volunteers.
Serving as founder and CEO in Heritage Christian, Kids Day Camp, & Youth Program Exec. Director ‘06 – ‘22
❖ Executive director, non-profit youth development and private school organization,
Project Management and Development, Grant Writing, Staff Supervision, Strategic Planning, Fund Development.
Kim has worked for non-profit Care Net PCC as the Youth Community Ed. Director ‘
CFF College Director & Teenage Youth Group Mentor
Helping Families Succeed Early Intervention and Parenting Instructor.
Bobi Kruemburg Presenter
FFA Board Member
Bobi grew up in the snowbelt of northeastern Pennsylvania. She graduated from Keystone College with a degree in Communications. Soon out of college, she grew tired of the cold and made Florida her home over 25 years ago. Bobi comes to Florida Faith Alliance with an incredibly diverse background. She started her career in TV broadcasting and theater production while simultaneously managing restaurants to pay the bills. When she first moved to Florida, she joined Christ Fellowship church and began leading the drama ministry and writing original scripts for the services. Early on in her career she began to branch out into many different avenues with a strong motivation to contribute to the betterment of something bigger than herself. Bobi was a successful fundraiser for several nonprofit organizations, in addition to working as an advertising executive for WAY-FM. She was a worship director for a local mega church, served on an architectural team in charge of building a community center in Palm Beach Gardens, as well as running a theater department at the same time. Bobi has dedicated 26 years working in Christian radio as an on-air talent as well as fund raising.
It was 15 years ago when Bobi discovered a new purpose, working in senior living. Bobi has experience in many aspects of senior living from dining to memory care, life enrichment and administration. Her greatest desire is to enable seniors to live the best chapter of their life as the Executive Director of Watercrest Senior Living.
Outside of work, Bobi has a 22 year old son. They enjoy fishing, traveling, snorkeling and hitting the gym together. Bobi also serves as the fundraising chair for Southeast Florida Honor Flight.
Stewart Feketa Presenter
FFA Board Member
Stewart Feketa
Born in Utica, New York
Married with four kids
I am owner of Natures Keeper, which is a Sod, landscape, Mulch manufacturing, green waste, recycling company
Employee 58 people
Associate Pastor with Plant A Seed ministry
Serve on the Treasure Coast Christian Alliance board
On the love center board
I serve on the clergy team Via Di Christo movement
As an auxiliary chaplain at St Lucie Jail
Part of the Marked Men Christ movement in Florida
Jennifer Kerr Esq. Presenter President of the Board
Jennifer Kerr is an attorney in the Stuart Florida area she has a wide breadth of knowledge and handles cases in the state and federal courts at the trial level and appeals for the past 25 years. She won in the Florida Supreme Court securing a $2 million dollar verdict for her 87 year old client who was illiterate and spoke no English after he was taken advantage of. Ms. Kerr specializes in business, estate planning, probate and family law. Ms. Kerr is the Voice for the People Who Don’t Have a Voice. She has been successful in protecting children and mothers from abusive and controlling fathers. Ms. Kerr is routinely retained last minute in dire situations that require finesse and supreme knowledge of the law to prevail. Ms. Kerr is a hall of fame tennis player in college. She graduated in 1998 from Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University; she lived in Kenya East Africa during college while attending Albion College in Michigan.
Jennifer is a strong voice in advocacy of children and the righteous cause to stop Human Trafficking. She is a ferocious fighter who will stand up for new legislation and warning parents in how to protect their children. She has been on the board of Florida Faith Alliance since it’s inception in December of 2022 and an intregal part of the FFA momentum.
Pastor Al Pigozzi Plant a Seed Ministries / Presenter
Pastor Al Pigozzi and his wife Laurie have served in ministry over 20 years. They fight for the cause of the downtrodden and they have become the extended hands, heart and feet of the Father in the most difficult places. They have worked with trafficked victims on the streets and in their ministry. Pastor Al is a Lifeguard for children and a powerful voice to save them.
Plant a Seed Recovery Housing was founded in 2003, through Rick Warrens Celebrate Recovery Program. They minister to all people who suffer from compulsive and addictive behaviors. They also have case management for veterans and housing for the mental health diagnosed. Their vision was to coordinate their efforts through prison ministry and transitional living.
Mission Statement: To give hope to all who suffer from their hurts, habits, and hang-ups, to free all from self and allow God’s power to create a new relationship with His son, Jesus Christ.
Al fights with Florida Faith Alliance to be a powerful voice of awareness and change. He is a strong presenter for churches, businesses and especially for men with porn addiction.
Dwight and Susan Havener Presenters
Dwight & Susan Havener have been in the global nutraceutical direct sales industry for the last 30 years doing training and presenting for the purpose of supporting malnourished children in orphanages in 90 countries. They are involved with many causes supporting the advancement of the Kingdom.
Dwight and Susan are powerful market place ministers with global businesses and they and ministers of the gospel, serving in their church, Visionary Church, Stuart Florida.
Now presenting for FFA to STOP the human trafficking here in Florida, our nation or anywhere else where they can zoom in or get boots on the ground to stop this tragic sin NOW!
Pastors Richard & Elaine Racicot FFA Board Members and Presenters in Florida and Maine
Pastor Richard: “As Senior Pastor for the past 37 years my wife and I have built a team of lay, licensed and ordained ministers at Faith Christian Church in Limmerick Maine to carry on ministry while still having an active part in leadership.
I still have a chaplain consulting business and other businesses for health and well -being.
We are deeply involved in the leadership of Visionary Church, Visionary School of Arts and Florida Faith Alliance in Stuart Florida.”
Pastor Elaine: “I have always loved working with children and wanted to help the next generation have a better image of a God, who is loving and kind, who loves us and has given us a purpose and a future.
Richard and I were foster parents of over 30 children and we have a heart for the abused, forgotten, and abandoned children, especially trafficked and exploited children.
Working with FFA fulfills that desire to reach them, heal them and restore their lives. I especially love to go with the FFA and VIsionary School of Arts trauma informed teaching team and teach the Power of Art courses to At-Risk, Trafficked and Abused children.
We are just beginning Maine Faith Alliance to fight this battle in the state of Maine, because what Florida Faith Alliance is doing across the state of Florida is truly making a difference! This is part of the Great Awakening!
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