• Executive Director

    Scott parks

    Scott is currently a teacher at Saraland Elementary School as a teacher of students with multiple disabilities and serves as a co-sponsor of Project Outreach Saraland Elementary. Scott founded Project Outreach at Spanish Fort High School in 2007 and helped found Project Outreach Gulf Coast in 2014.  In addition, Scott is the co creator of Apples for Autism and the Pawtism Project, which are initiatives that help serve students using technology and service dogs. He also works as Director of Youth Ministry at Grace Community Church. He currently lives in Saraland, Alabama with his wife Annie and their five children who are all members of Project Outreach chapters.  

Meet our board


As Project Outreach Gulf Coast moved forward as an organization, the need to be run and governed by a board was important. Our board members bring both heart-passion and head-knowledge to the group as they seek to plan, lead, and oversee all things Project Outreach Gulf Coast. We are so thankful to have each of them serving our organization.   


  • Debbie walks -  President

    Debbie and her husband John have four adult children and one granddaughter. One of their children is Sam, who is 30 years old and has Cornelia de Lange Syndrome. Sam has an intellectual disability and is mostly nonverbal, but this does not slow him down at making friends. He is quite good at it! Debbie recently retired from the practice of pediatrics for 36 years, the last 19 years of which were in public health in Mobile County. She has cared for many children with special needs in her practice. Sam went to high school at Augusta Evans School, the only public school in Mobile County that exclusively serves students with special needs. In 2009, Debbie and John established the Augusta Evans School Foundation with Debbie as the President of the board. The Foundation successfully advocated for the construction of a new Augusta Evans School with Mobile County Public Schools with a budget of over $11,000,000. After the school was built, the Foundation raised funds to build an adaptive playground at the school. Debbie is excited to have recently joined the board of Project Outreach. She is confident the POGC mission of building relationships between students will make for a kinder, gentler world.

  • Lauren perry - Secretary/Treasurer

    Lauren and her husband, Drake Perry, have grown up in the Mobile/ Baldwin County area. She has been serving as the special education coordinator for Satsuma City Schools since 2020. Lauren has previously worked at PASSAGE USA, a postsecondary program for college students with intellectual disabilities at the University of South Alabama and as a special education teacher at Saraland High School. While at Saraland, she assisted with the charter of the district’s first Project Outreach chapter in 2015 and was the lead sponsor. While in college, Lauren was very involved in the special needs community by volunteering and working at various camps for children and adults with disabilities. She is so thankful that she’s been able to serve as a Project Outreach Gulf Coast board member since 2017.

  • Jennifer von eberstein

     


    Jennifer and her husband, Jerry, live in Auburn with their four children. Jennifer has nearly 30 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, primarily those with autism. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Special Education and a Master’s in Collaborative Special Education with a focus on Autism and Behavior Disorders from Auburn University. She completed the BCBA program at the University of West Florida and recently earned her Ed.S. from Auburn University at Montgomery. Jennifer taught in Baldwin County through the K-2 Project REACH program and witnessed Scott create Project Outreach from the start. She later moved into consulting, helping the University of Southern Mississippi create the Autism Demonstration School while traveling to provide regional training for educators and professionals. She now provides autism evaluations for multiple school systems in her area and offers consulting and training services. Her oldest daughter has been part of the Project Outreach chapter in Auburn for two years and may follow in her mom’s footsteps. Project Outreach has grown significantly over the past 20 years and has made a meaningful impact on many, including her own family. She is honored to serve on the board and be part of such an impactful program. 

     

     

  • AMANDA LITTLE

    Amanda and her husband Griff live in Saraland with their two sons, Grayson and Eli.  Amanda is a graduate of Auburn University School of Pharmacy.  She has worked for CVS Pharmacy for the last 22 years.  Amanda’s 12-year old son, Eli, has Down Syndrome.  Amanda and her family have been involved in various capacities with Project Outreach since 2017.  Amanda and her family serve at Redemption Church where she volunteers in both the children and youth ministries.  

  • RISSIE MARTIN

    Rissie Martin is a dedicated wife and mother who is deeply passionate about inclusion and connection. Married to Shane for 20 years and proud mom to three wonderful children—Nate, Emery, and Ellis—she has seen firsthand the incredible impact of Project Outreach over the past nine years. Watching her children build meaningful friendships with students with special needs has shown her the true power of compassion, understanding, and community.

    Project Outreach holds a special place in her heart because it bridges the gap between students of all abilities, fostering relationships that change lives. As a board member, she is excited and committed to serving, supporting the mission, and helping more families experience the joy and growth that come from genuine inclusion.

  • DANIEL "TIGG" TAYLOR

    Daniel “Tigg” Taylor lives in Auburn, Alabama, and is originally from Saraland, Alabama. While working for a sports agency, Daniel has a passion for building relationships, creating opportunities, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. He has a particularly big heart for children living with disabilities and believes every child deserves to feel valued, included, and supported.

    Daniel is incredibly excited to serve as an official board member of Project Outreach Gulf Coast. He looks forward to being part of an organization that makes a difference in the lives of children and families and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful mission. For Daniel, being involved with Project Outreach is about more than serving on a board; it’s about using his heart, connections, and passion to help make a lasting difference.