VALUE UNCONDITIONAL

Our non-profit is overseen by a dedicated board of directors, each committed to
helping people heal from, and better understand, trauma.

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THE VALUE UNCONDITIONAL TEAM
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Board Officers & Members

​Geony Rucker
​President and Founder

Experienced in violence prevention, victim advocacy, and high-pressure crisis intervention, Geony offers unique insight when discussing complex issues related to trauma response, victimology, and human trafficking. She has spent nearly 10 years as a practitioner serving both child and adult victims of violent crime, and relies on these experiences when teaching on violence prevention, peer support, and advocacy-minded responses for victims. Geony is President and Founder of Value Unconditional, a nonprofit helping all adults (no matter their faith background) heal from trauma through a Biblical lens.

30-Under-30 Ink Magazine Honoree (2017); for impactful contributions made toward sexual violence prevention in Kansas City

We Raise Foundation Leadership Award Nominee (2019); for her work to interrupt cycles of poverty, violence, and inequality in the Greater Kansas City Metro area.

Kansas City Community Resiliency Leadership honor (2022) - Inaugural class; awarded by the University of Missouri - Kansas City's Criminology department, highlighting advocates and allies working to reduce violence, respond to those who've experienced violence, and/or serve as community assets in building resilient, vibrant communities that are fair, equitable, and safe.

Martin T Rucker Sr.
​Treasurer

Martin Rucker has spent decades serving communities throughout the state of Missouri. He attended Central Wyoming College and Missouri Western State University. He was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004. He served as Deputy Whip of the Black Caucus and Rural Caucus. He was also a member on the Special Committee on Education Funding, as well as the standing committees on Agriculture Policy, Appropriations - Education, and Senior Citizen Advocacy. He has served as a member of the St. Joseph School Board of Education, the United Way Board of Directors, and the Inter-Serv Board of Directors. Today he serves as a member on the Missouri Probation and Parole Board and a member of the Board of Trustees of Trinity Missionary Full Gospel Church. He enjoys fishing, grilling, and spending time with his grandchildren.

   

Rev. Mary E. McDonald
​Secretary

After graduating from Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in Political Science, Rev. McDonald began to feel the Lords deeper call upon her life. In 1988 she began formal bible study at Mo-Kan Regional Bible College under the directorship of Dr. Daryl L. Groves of Christ Rainbow Church of St. Joseph, Mo. She accepted the call into the preaching ministry in 1992, was ordained in 1994 under the pastorate of Rev. Charles Johnson and served as the youth pastor at Holsey Chapel Independent Christian Methodist Church until June 28, 2001 at which time she became the interim pastor.  Rev. McDonald accepted the call to the pastorate of Holsey Chapel on April 3, 2002, where she continues to serve as Senior Pastor.  She serves on the executive board of directors and is a commissioned minister for Grace Covenant Ministries International, where she preaches and teaches at national and international events.  She has been the wife of Charles A. McDonald for 37 wonderful years, is the mother of two adult children, Charles and Erin, and  also has the privilege of being ‘Nana’ to three granddaughters and two grandsons. Her personal mission is to preach, teach, and demonstrate, the living, life-changing power of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.

Kimberly Gerard
Board Member

Kimberly Gerard brings over 25 years of experience to the Value Unconditional team.  In 2002, after 5 years as an Accountant for technology start-ups, Kimberly started her career at Cerner Corporation as a Regional Finance Controller.  She went on to hold numerous roles in the company from Corporate Controller to the Vice President over Corporate Financial Planning.  For the past 3 years, Kimberly has been leading large-scale change efforts for Cerner as their Chief Transformation Officer.  She has a B.S. degree in Accounting from Emporia State University and an Associates degree from Florida State University.  She is the wife of an incredible husband and the proud mother of 3 beautiful children.

Bishop Don Crittendon
​Board Member

 Don has been an ordained Deacon for 34 years and has been elevated to bishop for 5 years. He attended Pittsburg State University where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Industrial Technology. He serves on the "Bible Alive" Advisory Council for online ministry, and as an Administrator, Teacher and board member of Trinity Missionary Full Gospel Church. He is a Vietnam-era veteran for three years where he taught NATO students electronics, and later worked for the state of Missouri as employment counselor, and tech advisor for 13 years. He is passionate about learning and studying the Bible, and spending quiet time listening to the heart of God. 

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Apostle Pam Brown
Executive Director

Apostle Pam Brown has been helping people find freedom from hurt for over three decades using God's Word. She is ordained as a Pastor and has spent over 30 years helping people heal through the power of God's Word. Her reliance on Holy Spirit to guide and direct her through tough conversations has made her an outstanding fit for people struggling all over the nation. She sits on the executive board for Grace Covenant International where she leads, mentors, advises and encourages pastors and missionaries serving around the world. Pam Brown exemplifies incredible humility, thorough reliance on God's Word, and a beautiful willingness to serve where Holy Spirit leads.

Sara Moser
​Mentor

Sara Moser joined the Value Unconditional team in 2020 and has been a powerful addition to our restorative program. Her patience and ability to meet people where they are is a beautiful reflection of the time she has spent in her personal time with Jesus. She has a fire for seeing people set free and is dedicated to serving the Lord through music, writing and ministry.

Aubrey Dykeman
Media Committee Chair

Aubrey Dykeman is an award-winning wedding/portrait photographer in the KC area and truly loves capturing people. As the owner of her own photo business, she thoroughly enjoys bringing joy to others through images and hopes that she can help bring healing to hurting communities through this medium. Her goal in working with Value Unconditional is to be, through the ways God has gifted her, a part of bringing freedom to those who need healing from past trauma. She is a peacemaker, an encourager at heart, and tries to share this gift in whatever creative ways she can. Aubrey also loves music and is a part of both a local band (Olivia Fox) and her church worship team. 

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Samantha Drake
​Blogger

Samantha Drake has spent her life caring for others, educating herself in psychology and God’s truth to help others, and using her past experiences to mentor those in her sphere of life. This paired with her creativity has helped her discover a love for creating and writing to spread hope, love, truth and a little laughter. ​Samantha and her husband Dustin lead a Reboot Recovery ministry for first responders, veterans and their families. Her hope is to see lives changed, patterns broken, and a new generation of world changers. ​

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Faith-based victim services | Trauma-informed Education

Value Unconditional provides faith-based, trauma-informed services to victims and survivors seeking healing from past hurt.  Our team provides educational services, restorative services and advocacy services - each serving a specific purpose in supporting those who've experienced one or more traumatic life experiences.

​Our Education Program delivers a multitude of trainings and presentations to equip community members with the tools and knowledge necessary to better understand trauma, recognize red flags of abuse, and to better handle disclosures (from children and adults) in a compassionate, trauma-informed way. When should a report be filed? We provide training specific to reporting, too. 
Learn more about reporting abuse at the bottom of our resources page.

Our Restorative program is comprised of two primary services: 1-on-1 mentoring and Embrace The Grace, a 6-week processing group. Our restorative services provide victims and survivors with a trauma-informed, Bible-focused space where they can learn how to apply God's Word to the wounded areas of their hearts. We often discuss authentic identity, Holy Spirit, and ensure our clients know they are not alone.

Our Advocacy Program provides support to law enforcement during sex trafficking sting operations. As victims are recovered, our team of highly-trained advocates provide emotional support and resources to help victims get the support they need. 

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Collaborative Partners

Volunteer Team

Do you want to be part of our volunteer team? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Us Here

Some people want to help spread the word, some want to host presentations and others prefer to host a bake sale or a Value barbecue to help raise awareness, because they believe in helping hurting people heal. If you'd like to contribute, there are many ways to do so, including making a financial contribution to those we serve using the Donate button below.