LEEANN SMITH
CEO & Program Director

​LeeAnn moved to the Central Coast in 1996. At that time, she joined the jail team with Chaplain Judy Boen and began  ministering in the women’s county jail. LeeAnn began leading praise and worship not only in the jail services, but also in a weekly outreach to the recovery homes on the Central Coast. She was apart of the first recovery home of Captive Hearts, and participated in leading classes and Bible studies at that time. In 2010 she became a licensed addiction specialist and began working full time as Co-Executive Program Director of Captive Hearts, along with Cyd Sebring. In 2012 she became certified to teach domestic violence classes, and last year attended a human trafficking training. Also, throughout the years she has continued her education and ministry training on an ongoing basis.
Prior to coming to the Central Coast LeeAnn and her husband Dave were entrepreneurs starting and running many service businesses, and then art retail businesses. LeeAnn was involved in the Jesus movement with evangelist Arthur Blessitt, and ministered with him singing in different churches, and witnessing and ministering to the street people on the Sunset Strip of Hollywood, California. She has always had a deep love for her Lord Jesus. Her heart has found a home here on the Central Coast with the precious women that come to Captive Hearts for the purpose of healing and restoration.

CYD SEBRING
CEO & Program Director

Cyd moved to the Central Coast in 2005, where she met Judy Boen on an Intercessory Prayer Team. She joined the team at Captive Hearts in 2008. Cyd has over 2 decades of experience working in ministry with women suffering from abuse and addiction, as well as with youth and the homeless communities. In 1999, she completed a certificate of Layman Pastoral Ministry. She has led various prayer teams and intercessory prayer teams.  In 2010, she was licensed as an Addictions Specialist and became Co Executive Program Director with LeeAnn Smith.  In 2012, she was certified to teach Domestic Violence Classes and in 2019, completed an extensive training in Human Trafficking through Central Coast Freedom Network. She currently leads groups and individual sessions with the women in the homes. 
As Co CEO, Cyd is excited about the future of Captive Hearts Ministries as they grow and improve, while staying loyal to the original vision. She is passionately committed to the women she serves and devoted to leading them into an exemplary fulfilling life of peace, confidence, leadership and freedom from various issues that have held them captive.​

CAREY NOSLER
Intercession

I was looking for a prayer group when my family and I moved to the Central Coast 18 years ago. A new friend introduced me to Captive Hearts’ prayer group at the time. That’s when I first met LeeAnn, and when I discovered that Captive Hearts was a very special ministry. Since then, I’ve been involved with the women through mentoring. I never get tired of watching these women’s lives being transformed. Longing to share Jesus with others led me to join the Captive Hearts Jail Team about eight years ago. More recently, I started a Captive Hearts prayer team to pray for and bless this wonderful ministry through its transitions and into its future. 

 SHERRI MASTERS
Secretary & Fundraising

​​Sherri Masters has lived and worked on the Central Coast as a Real Estate Agent since 1989. She and her husband Paul own and operate Home Masters Realty. They have five children, three sons with families of their own, one son who will be attending Cal Poly, and a daughter at Arroyo Grande High School.
​Sherri was introduced to Captive Hearts through a client in 2012. She began mentoring and serving the women in the program and has been blessed by each and every woman’s story, perseverance and successes. She has a passion for experiencing the power of the Cross and the love of Jesus as He touches and changes lives. Having experienced the healing power of Jesus in her own life since accepting Christ as her Lord in 2004, she continues to trust and be amazed that God works all things for good to those who love Him and have been called according to His purpose, Romans 8:28. She is excited to be on the Board with Captive Hearts.
​Since working with Captive Hearts, she has witnessed them relocate several times. (Editor’s note: due to the owners selling the homes.) God has placed it on her heart to help raise the funds necessary to purchase a permanent home, which Judy lovingly refers to as “Turn Around Ranch”. This is God’s vision, and Sherri is honored and excited to be a part of it. Now is the Time!

JULIE PAPAGEORGE

Marketing & Development

Julie moved to the central coast in 2012 with her daughter, Gia. For over 15 years Julie struggled with addiction. There were many dark times. Before landing at Captive Hearts for the second time in 2018, Julie’s life looked hopeless and without a future. With the spiritual guidance from Diane, Cyd, LeeAnn, Julie developed a deep and life-changing relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Captive Hearts quite literally saved her and allowed her to move beyond her dark past and blossom into a healthy and spiritual person full of life. Julie takes recovery and health very seriously. She has conversations with Jesus throughout the day, everyday. She credits her success to him. Julie was recently promoted to Marketing and Development in the Captive Hearts Office.

​Captive Hearts is currently interviewing for additional board members, preferably those with a legal or financial background.
​If interested, please contact Cyd Sebring or LeeAnn Smith at (805) 481-4500.