OUR BOARD
PAULA K. ILARI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Paula was conceived in rape and is the mother of a son who was conceived when she was gang-raped. She travels the country speaking at pro-life events and before legislative bodies to proclaim the worth of every human being, regardless of the circumstances of his or her conception, and to create a more equitable culture for both mothers from rape and people conceived in rape. She frequently shares the story of her conversion from abortion facility volunteer to pro-life advocate.
Her previous pro-life non-profit experience includes serving as Community Outreach Director with Memphis Coalition for Life, and she brings a wealth of additional non-profit experience, including various roles with organizations, such as the Memphis-based race relations initiative Common Ground, the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee, and Point Hope Ghana. A former daily reporter, she has also served as a member of the Foster Care Review Board under the appointment of magistrates at Shelby County Juvenile Court.
She enjoys life in Memphis with her husband and two precious boys.
Paula was conceived in rape and is the mother of a son who was conceived when she was gang-raped. She travels the country speaking at pro-life events and before legislative bodies to proclaim the worth of every human being, regardless of the circumstances of his or her conception, and to create a more equitable culture for both mothers from rape and people conceived in rape. She frequently shares the story of her conversion from abortion facility volunteer to pro-life advocate.
Her previous pro-life non-profit experience includes serving as Community Outreach Director with Memphis Coalition for Life, and she brings a wealth of additional non-profit experience, including various roles with organizations, such as the Memphis-based race relations initiative Common Ground, the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee, and Point Hope Ghana. A former daily reporter, she has also served as a member of the Foster Care Review Board under the appointment of magistrates at Shelby County Juvenile Court.
She enjoys life in Memphis with her husband and two precious boys.
SUSAN O'NEILL, PRESIDENT
Susan serves as Director of Programs for Sidewalk Advocates for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing peaceful, prayerful outreach in front of abortion facilities. In this role, Susan trains, equips, and supports new and current sidewalk advocacy locations throughout the United States. She is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Psychology. Her previous pro-life activities include sidewalk advocacy, working with local pregnancy resource centers, and participating in 40 Days for Life campaigns.
Susan lives in Virginia with her husband and children.
Susan serves as Director of Programs for Sidewalk Advocates for Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing peaceful, prayerful outreach in front of abortion facilities. In this role, Susan trains, equips, and supports new and current sidewalk advocacy locations throughout the United States. She is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Psychology. Her previous pro-life activities include sidewalk advocacy, working with local pregnancy resource centers, and participating in 40 Days for Life campaigns.
Susan lives in Virginia with her husband and children.
