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Gift of Life Adoption’s Team

Every Family Deserves to Be Surrounded by Care — Get to Know the People Behind the Support

Jessica Williams

Executive Director

My name is Jessica Williams, and I have been the Executive Director at Gift of Life Adoptions since 2017.

I have been helping birth parents and adoptive families for 18 years. I have a passion to support birth parents create adoption plans that they feel most comfortable with. I mostly enjoy watching a relationship between birth parents and adoptive parents create a bond that will last forever.

Joelle Parris

Adoptive Parent Coordinator

My name is Joelle Parris, and I am the Adoptive Parent Coordinator. I have been with Gift of Life Adoptions since 2016.

I work with prospective adoptive parents, guiding them throughout the adoption process. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in social work and psychology from the University of South Florida and have worked in private adoption for over 7 years. My passion is building families through adoption!

Lana Zabriskie

In-house Legal Counsel

My name is Lana Zabriskie, and I am in-house legal counsel at Gift of Life Adoptions.

I oversee the legal aspects of the adoption, handle the court proceedings and work hand-in-hand with the Gift of Life Adoptions team. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Alabama – Birmingham and my Law Degree from Stetson University College of Law. I have been licensed to practice in the State of Alabama since 2006 and in the State of Florida since 2011 and have spent the bulk of those years providing legal services for children and families. My desire to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families is what guided my path to Gift of Life Adoptions.

Boby Garcia

Director of Operations

My name is Boby Garcia, and I’m the Director of Operations at Gift of Life Adoptions.

I make sure our Birth moms are taken care of as well as the office. I will go above and beyond to make sure our Birth moms and Adoptive parents know they made the best choice in choosing Gift of Life Adoptions.

Amanda Randolph

Legal Assistant

My name is Amanda Randolph, and I have been with Gift of Life Adoptions since 2014.

As the Legal Assistant, I help both birth and adoptive parents understand the legal aspects of the adoption process. I love working with people from all walks of life and having the opportunity to guide women and families through the adoption process. I am a second-generation Floridian who loves my family and friends, watching movies and TV, and hates grapefruit.

Hannah Scharrer

Director of Finance

My name is Hannah Scharrer, and I have been with Gift of Life Adoptions since 2018.

I work in accounts payable and receivable and make sure all of our birth moms’ expenses are paid. I love working with our team to help others. I work in accounts payable and receivable and make sure all of our birth moms’ expenses are paid. I love working with our team to help others. The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that I played a part in bringing together a family. I am Florida born and love painting and making jewelry.

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