
Who We Are
WHO WE ARE
At The Formation Project, we believe meaningful change begins with committed people.
Our dedicated staff and board members bring a powerful combination of lived experience, professional expertise, and deep compassion to their work alongside survivors of human trafficking.
United by a shared vision of freedom, dignity, and healing, this team leads with courage, care, and relentless purpose—walking with survivors as they reclaim their voices, rebuild their lives, and thrive.
STAFF
ADMINISTRATION
Brooke Burris
CEO
Mason Ward
Development Director
Thu Vo
Finance & Admin Manager
The Legal, Social Services, and Housing team members are not portrayed on the website as they are frontlines, working directly with survivors.
BOARD MEMBERS
Shannon Runquist
Chair
Shannon Runquist Art
Darby Parker
Treasurer
Beach Company
Lauren Knapp
Secretary
Counter Threat Manager
Charleston County Public Safety Directorate​
Michael Beville
Blackbaud
Joyce Green
Community Leader
Lane McCluer
Philanthropist
Laura Stone
Philanthropist​
Tracy Blanchard
Big T's Coastal Provisions
Paula Yorke
William Means Realty
