OUR BOARD
PAULA K. PEYTON, 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 lives in Memphis with her toddler son, who is the light of her life.
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 lives in Memphis with her toddler son, who is the light of her life.
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.
ASHLEY MCCARTY, SECRETARY & TREASURER
Ashley is an Embrace Grace Leader with Embrace Grace, Inc., offering spiritual, emotional, and physical support to mothers facing unplanned pregnancies. She serves as a Eucharistic Minister and was formerly an RCIA team leader at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Cordova, TN. Ashley studied Technical Theatre at the University of Memphis.
She has a huge heart for serving moms facing unplanned pregnancies and helping save babies from abortion without exception. Ashley resides in Tennessee with her husband and two adorable children.
Ashley is an Embrace Grace Leader with Embrace Grace, Inc., offering spiritual, emotional, and physical support to mothers facing unplanned pregnancies. She serves as a Eucharistic Minister and was formerly an RCIA team leader at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Cordova, TN. Ashley studied Technical Theatre at the University of Memphis.
She has a huge heart for serving moms facing unplanned pregnancies and helping save babies from abortion without exception. Ashley resides in Tennessee with her husband and two adorable children.