Renée Boehme
Executive Director
Renée has long felt a calling to make a difference for vulnerable children who are being exploited. This led her to Corrie’s House in November 2022, serving first as a board member, then as Board Chair, and now serving as the Executive Director. Prior to joining Corrie’s House, Renée served for 25 years in the medical technology field in small, mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies, to include Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Guidant Corporation, and Spectranetics. Renée served in multiple areas of management and executive leadership in commercial operations to bring new therapies and medical technologies into highly specialized and fast growing markets of cardiology and electrophysiology. She served six years on a 4,000-member church council, the last two years as Council President. Renée received her B.S from Towson University in Mass Communication and an M.B.A. From University of Baltimore.
Megan Koren
Marketing and Communications
Megan, a dedicated marketing professional committed to making an impact on the lives of children in need, joined Corrie's House in 2023. Megan's decision to become a part of Corrie's House is rooted in her unwavering commitment to making the world a more beautiful and compassionate place for those in need. Having previously spent three years in the technology sector, Megan understands that while there is beauty in innovation, there is also a pressing need to address the less aesthetically-pleasing aspects of our society. In her role as Marketing Communications Manager, Megan combines her creative background with her tech-savvy skills to raise awareness and engage the community. She is driven to help people see the inherent beauty in humanity and to contribute to healing the world's wounds. Armed with a degree in interior design and an innate passion for all things beautiful, Megan's unique blend of expertise, creative flair, and a deep sense of purpose makes her an invaluable addition to Corrie's House.
Megan O’Leary
Development Advisor, Mighty Consulting
Megan is a seasoned leader with a track record of successful organizational development in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Over the course of her 25-year career, she has developed a broad range of expertise, from fundraising and marketing communications to operations and finance.
As executive director of Chops, Inc., an arts nonprofit, Megan leads a team of music educators and performing artists to improve outcomes for underserved K-12 students. Megan also serves as a lead consultant for Mighty Consulting. In that role, she supports nonprofits in transition through fund development, strategic planning, executive search, and leadership development.
Mara Winke
Grant Writer
Mara Winke joined the Corrie’s House development team in 2024. Mara has served as a grant writer and fundraising consultant to nonprofit organizations for over 20 years. She holds an MBA in Nonprofit Management from the University of Saint Thomas – Opus College of Business and fundraising certifications from CFRE International and AFP-Global.
Kendra Stone
Volunteer Coordinator
Kendra's dedication to serving youth who have experienced exploitation began in 2019 during a summer camp where she felt a profound calling to raise awareness and funds for this vital cause. Since then, she has earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Colorado Christian University in 2023 and started volunteering with Corrie's House in September 2023 as part of the programming and licensing team. Kendra has always had a desire to serve something bigger than herself and with extensive volunteer experience in the foster care system, children's hospitals, mission work, and the Denver Dream Center, Kendra is well-prepared to assume the role of Volunteer Coordinator. In this capacity, she will lead and support the compassionate individuals who generously contribute their time, skills, and talents to benefit Corrie's House.
Our Founder’s Story
In 2014, Abby Thalacker’s heart was broken for victims of sex trafficking.
While volunteering at a ministry event near the Mall of America, Abby connected with several anti-trafficking volunteers who opened her eyes to the extent of sex-trafficking in the U.S., her home state, and even that very mall. When the group prayed, Abby was overwhelmed by God’s heart of compassion for those who are being sexually exploited. That very day, she understood the call on her life was to open a home of restoration and refuge for the young children trapped in the vicious cycle of sex-trafficking. Heartbroken and daunted, yet also purposeful and driven, Abby founded Corrie’s House and launched the team that would provide underage survivors a safe space to heal.
Abby diligently led the organization as Executive Director through July 2023. Remaining in the honored role of Founder, Abby is excited to see what more is in store for the home of restoration being built, and is thankful to every supporter who has made Corrie’s House part of their mission.
