Board of Directors
David Donaldson
Executive director/Co-FOUNDER
While volunteering in the Utah County Jail as LDS clergy, Dave was inspired to find a solution for those who were leaving the jail system with no resources or support on the outside. He often drives around with sleeping bags in his truck to give to those who are without shelter. Dave's mission is to help those who are broken find hope. Dave's says that everything he has experienced in life has led him to this purpose.
Linda Donaldson
Co-FOUNDER
Linda has a passion for helping women and children. Her goal is to see that women can strengthen themselves so that their future and their children’s future is one filled with hope. She herself was at one time a single mom and knows the struggles of addiction. She is currently a mentor to several women and works with the women at the Utah County Jail and Timpanogas Facility in Draper.
Lee Johnson, PhD
Board Member
Lee is a professor at Bringham Young University and a Therapist. His research focus is on examining the relationship between physical exercise, and improved sleep, and reduced stress on marital and family outcomes; emotional regulation process in clinical couples and families; and the therapy alliance. Lee is a father and husband. Lee works with helping students become therapist. Lee also works with research and clients on the effects of trauma and healing.
Susan B. Larsen
Board Member
A 30-year banking professional and graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington in 2005. Susan has been a producer and manager in both local and regional retail and commercial banking. Susan has served on numerous advisory boards and committees for non-profits in Utah, including: Seekhaven Family Crisis Center in Moab Utah, People Helping People in Salt Lake & Provo Utah, Utah Valley University Department of Community & Continuing Education in Orem Utah, and Project Read in Provo, Utah.
Advisory Board
Chris Raleigh
LDS Corrections Advisory Board Member
Chris has a passion for fostering meaningful connections to bring about healthy changes for both himself and others. This pursuit has spanned over three decades eventually leading Chris to "Fresh Start, A Haven for Hope and Healing." With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and a Master’s Degree in Educational Development, Chris has spent 25 years in the classroom teaching the principles that surround and nurture connection. Chris is the father of six children and grandfather to four grandchildren.
Kim Rusgrove
LGBTQIA Outreach
I feel that it's important for the lgbtqia community to be represented so people will know that they are not judged they are loved and accepted and there are resources available. Also to help educate people not of the community. Growing up things were very taboo at the time as a member of the lgbtqia community I was always trying to hide who I was because of the fear of judgment. I want everyone to know that they can leave those times behind them. I'm here to help bridge the gaps and hopefully make those transitions a little easier. To let those that are lgbtqia know they have someplace safe to turn no matter where they come from. And to let those not part of the community know they have a place to turn that can help them get educated and bridge the gap that has separated us all for way too long.
Team Members
William Sant
Head of media
Will graduated from BYU in 2020 with a degree in Economics. He currently runs his own Marketing Consulting business. Will began volunteering with Fresh Start at their builds, but wanted to do more. Will helps with the website, marketing materials, content writing, and social media.