Meet the incredible women who are bravely sharing their stories to inspire others in finding the path that leads to a healthier, more fulfilling life.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
DESIGNER, BUSINESS OWNER, & FOUNDER OF OUR BROKEN SILENCE
Christie Porter
Years ago, after experiencing multiple miscarriages, Christie came to a profound realization: years of suppressed trauma were making it harder to recover from her losses. In response, she formed a small support group for women who had gone through similar experiences. Through this journey, she felt God calling her to share what she was learning on a larger scale.
After years of planning, praying, and seeking the Lord’s guidance, Christe brought together a group of incredible women to share their stories and demonstrate how God can bring healing, no matter how deep the brokenness. This led to the founding of Our Broken Silence, a platform created to help women begin their healing journey.
Christe is also the founder and CEO of ONE NINE Architecture, ONE NINE for Humanity, ONE NINE Mercantile, and ONE Maple. After 15 years in the architecture and interior design industry, she took a leap of faith in 2018 to launch ONE NINE Architecture. Soon after, she established the other companies and nonprofit to use the resources God had given her to serve others in the way He was calling her to.
ININNER RESOLUTION SPECIALIST, FOUNDER, AUTHOR, & COACH
Stephanie Hammermeister
Stephanie Hammermeister is an Inner Resolution Specialist and the founder of Sayge, a space dedicated to helping people come home to themselves and heal the patterns that keep them tied to past pain. She discovered her passion for inner work through her own healing when she realized that true healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about equipping the parts of you that still feel helpless with the voice, the emotional resilience, and the self-leadership to choose differently now.
Since opening Sayge in 2020, Stephanie has guided others in restoring self-connection, building the capacity to interrupt the patterns that no longer serve them, and stepping into their power one decision at a time. Her mission is simple: to help people return to themselves, and in doing so, rise as the most honest, empowered version of who they truly are.
MISSIONARY, WHOSOEVERS AMBASSADOR, & MODEL
Christina Boudreau
Christina Boudreau is a full-time missionary and international model based in South America. She’s an ambassador of The Whosoevers, a global movement whose mission is to share the gospel to multi-generations and lead the way to reflect Christ in culture.
Christina shares the gospel around the world with youth and women. She lives with a passion for purity and purpose and inspires singles to find their contentment in Christ and live boldly for Him. Christina is also an author of the book, I Am Beautiful.
She has also worked alongside a few of our speakers mentoring girls rescued from sex trafficking. Her influence and mentorship are part of what prompted this necessary movement to encourage women to seek the necessary resources to start the healing process in their lives.
April Casillas
Survivor, leader, and founder of Keeping Every Girl Free, a nonprofit committed to providing trauma-informed care and support to women and girls affected by domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. Having overcome the bondage of trafficking herself, April walks boldly in her calling to be a fierce advocate—breaking barriers and opening doors for others seeking a new beginning. Rooted in faith and fueled by purpose, she equips communities with actionable strategies to restore hope, disrupt cycles of abuse, and build pathways toward healing and freedom. At the Broken Silence Conference, April brings a trauma-informed lens, strategic advocacy, and unwavering resilience—empowering others to rise, reclaim their stories, and become agents of transformation.
SURVIVOR & FIERCE ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE
Alison Juarez
Alison is a dance educator, advocate, and storyteller. A former professional modern dancer, she has used dance as a powerful tool for processing and expressing the profound sorrow of recurrent pregnancy loss.
Following the loss of her daughter Elia, Alison partnered with the non-profit Until We Arise to create “Elia’s Gift”—boxes of hope and healing distributed to families in local hospitals grieving the loss of a baby. She also helped organize Elia’s Run/Walk, a 5K event in Los Angeles that raised awareness and helped destigmatize the mental health struggles surrounding pregnancy and infant loss.
Alison shares her journey openly—believing that when we share our stories we bring hope and healing to others. Her work is rooted in the conviction that we can hold both sorrow and joy as we navigate this life, finding our strength and joy from the LORD.
DANCE EDUCATOR, ADVOCATE, & STORYTELLER
EVENT COORDINATOR & HOSPICE FOUNDATION ADVOCATE
Meagan Jolliff
After experiencing the sudden loss of her mother, Meagan made the life-changing decision to dedicate her time to helping others. Few people face such tragedy, and there is no perfect way to heal from trauma of that magnitude.
Meagan soon discovered the Southern California Hospice Foundation and eventually joined their staff. In her role, she helps care for individuals at the end of life, offering the priceless gift of sharing the gospel with those who need it most.
She also coordinates events, leads fundraising efforts, and supports imitates that extend care to families with limited financial resources. Meagan has become a passionate advocate for those experiencing sudden loss and those nearing the end of life, bringing compassion, faith, and purpose to every life she touches.
Brittnei Schaeffler
Brittnei is the CEO and Founder of the Frost Fund 501(c)(3), a nonprofit dedicated to providing hope and resources to animals and the people protecting them through education, rescue advocacy, and support. Since its launch in 2023, Frost Fund has saved nearly 100 cats and dogs from shelter euthanasia, built anti-poaching canine kennels in South Africa, established a thriving youth internship program, and infused faith into every initiative it leads.
With a deep passion for education and helping others realize their God-given potential, Brittnei has served as a college professor at Vanguard and Chapman University, coaches clients as a certified personal trainer, and is a three-time nationally ranked Spartan and HYROX athlete. She believes in focusing on strengths over weaknesses, and that by using the resources right in front of us, we can make a profound difference in the lives of others—and our own. Brittnei is a proud cat mom, avid Anaheim Ducks hockey fan, Mexican food enthusiast, and will be welcoming her first child in 2025.
CEO & FOUNDER OF FROST FUND
EVENT COORDINATOR, SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST, & OUR BROKEN SILENCE MANAGER
Tianna Hernandez
Tianna was adopted as a baby into a loving home with two siblings, creating a unique and beautiful upbringing. She was blessed with incredible parents who have consistently encouraged, supported, guided her in her faith journey, and her passion to help others.
Throughout her life, Tianna has been deeply involved in church ministry organizing and managing events, serving in various roles, and always showing up with a heart to help others. Her passion for service and her years of experience make her an invaluable part of the Our Broken Silence conference.
When Christe first decided to move forward with the conference, Tianna became a key collaborator helping to shape the event, social media, website, blog, and podcast. Her insight and dedication have been instrumental in forming this movement. At the conference, be sure to check out her role in leading the art workshops!
MUSICIAN, SINGER, WORSHIP LEADER, & REGISTERED ULTRASOUND TECH
Elisha Dang
Elisha Dang is a recent home studio artist who loves creating art through music and spreading the love of Jesus to others. She is passionate about songwriting in hopes that through her music she can offer a space of encouragement as well as an open avenue to freely worship our Triune God.
She is a CAAHEP-accredited Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (OB/GYN, ABD) who has in this past season taken a pause on her medical practice due to a new calling as a pursuing worship artist. She currently avidly serves on the worship team at her local church at Calvary Chapel East Anaheim and finds joy and fulfillment in being a part of the good work that God is doing there.
At the Broken Silence Conference she will help facilitate an environment of worship and adoration alongside other gifted worship leaders to prepare and soften hearts in receiving God’s word and hearing what He desires to speak to us. Elisha has also played a huge role in the collaboration of the conferences, and we are so thankful for her contribution.
MUSICIAN, SINGER, WORSHIP LEADER, & PHOTOGRAPHER
Jalisah Ray Thorstensen
Jalisah Ray was adopted at birth from Oahu, Hawaii into a California family with nine siblings. Growing up in such a unique and diverse household has given her a deep understanding of how God carries and ordains our lives from the very beginning.
God has gifted Jalisah with a passion and talent for both photography and music, providing her with meaningful avenues to serve others while pointing them toward the ultimate truth and belonging found in Him. She is especially passionate about the healing power of worship, believing that music creates a sacred space where hearts can mend in the presence of Christ.
Her greatest hope is that women will find their security and joy in the One who created them, seeking the Lord’s guidance before looking for validation from the world.
WORSHIP LEADER, REGISTERED DIETITIAN, & FERTILITY ADVOCATE
Chelsea Dishong, RD, CDCES
Chelsea is a registered dietitian and worship leader who is passionate about helping women heal their relationship with food, body image, and fertility. She has personally experienced disordered eating, infertility, and miscarriage—and is now a mom of two. Because of her own journey, she brings genuine understanding and care to the way she supports others.
Grounded in her faith in Jesus, Chelsea believes healing is about more than just the physical. At the Broken Silence Conference, she will help create a space where women can reconnect with their bodies, work through emotional struggles, and be reminded that their worth was never in question. Through worship and honest conversation, she wants to help women feel valued and reminded of God’s love throughout their healing.
Samantha Imada
Samantha met Christe years ago on a mission trip to Mexico, and they instantly connected. After serving together multiple times, they discovered a shared passion for showing up for others especially when no one else would.
Sam is a worship leader, singer, model, and advocate for positive body image among women. She’s also a fierce single mom to a bright and joyful young boy. Despite the demands of work and motherhood, she continues to make time to serve wherever God calls her.
With a heart for others and a radiant presence, Sam brings light to every room she enters.
SINGER, PART TIME MISSIONARY, & MODEL