By Javacia Harris Bowser
The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Alabama recently welcomed new members to the organization’s board of directors.
“Our board members play a vital strategic role in guiding our growth and strengthening our mission,” said ASF-Alabama Executive Director Kim Eaton. “Their expertise and commitment help us expand our reach and position ASF for lasting impact.”
Though ASF board members come from a variety of professions they all see value in giving back.
“Their leadership is matched by a deep belief in the power of service, equity and community,” Kim added. “Together, their vision and heart help us prepare the next generation of health leaders to create lasting change where it’s needed most. We are deeply grateful to those who generously dedicate their time and leadership to serving on our board.”
Get to know the newest ASF board members.
Scott Barry
Scott Barry is a certified personal accountant who started his career with PwC in Birmingham. Currently, he leads financial reporting for Diversified Energy.
What inspired you to join the board of ASF?
The mission and vision of the organization resonated with me, as well as the opportunity to work with a talented group of people.
What aspect of our mission resonates with you the most?
Serving and empowering at risk people.
How do you hope to contribute as a board member?
I hope to be able to use my financial/accounting background to actively participate in financial oversight, fundraising, and strategic planning.
When you’re not working or volunteering, how do you like to spend your time?
When not working, I’m usually spending time with my family, or coaching one of my 3 girls in some sport.
LaClaire Carter Douglass
LaClaire Carter Douglass began her career in 2006 as an Engineer in Training in Alabama Power’s Eastern Division after graduating from Howard University in Washington, D.C., with a degree in Electrical Engineering. She then obtained her Masters in Global Business Administration from the University of Alabama in 2013 while holding various positions of increasing responsibility and leadership across Alabama Power.
Currently, she serves as Bulk Power Operations Planning Manager. LaClaire is also a graduate of Alabama Power’s Leadership Development Program, a Founder of She Succeeds, and was the Chair of the APC Power Delivery Culture Committee where she led initiatives focused on valuing, connecting, and energizing a culture of belonging.
What inspired you to join the board of ASF?
The medical industry largely impacts the lives of citizens around the world. It is important that future medical professionals expand their knowledge and exposure to become community conscious leaders in their careers. With this in mind, I was inspired to join the ASF board by the past fellows and their projects that truly address concerns of equity and access for those who need it the most.
What aspect of our mission resonates with you the most?
The focus on social determinants of healthcare resonated with me the most. So often, we unconsciously disregard the social aspect of acquiring proper medical care, whether that’s education based, stigmatized conditions, or community resources. I appreciate ASF highlighting this aspect of quality healthcare and moving the needle to dismantle the social barriers for Alabama citizens.
How do you hope to contribute as a board member?
ASF is already supported by a great board that is doing outstanding work. Overall, I am aiming to contribute in whatever way I am needed. From my experiences, I hope to bring my compassion and understanding to the fellows, their initiatives, and the people being served. I plan to bring my strategic thinking and professional experience to help enhance efficiency and exposure to the works of the ASF. Finally, I want to bring social awareness in the form of consideration to underserved communities and demographics.
When you’re not working or volunteering, how do you like to spend your time?
I love spending family time hiking, traveling, or watching a movie. I also enjoy yoga, gardening and reading as peaceful moments to center myself.
Morgan Pike Epperson
Morgan Pike Epperson is no stranger to service. A lawyer at Ogletree Deakins in Birmingham, Morgan has also made time to serve on the executive board of the Women Lawyers Section of the Birmingham Bar Association, on the junior board of the animal-assisted therapy nonprofit Hand in Paw, in the Junior League of Birmingham, and in the Military Spouse JD Network. Because of her husband’s military career, she’s lived in Okinawa, Japan and Las Vegas, Nevada, where she interned at world-class hotel-casinos and graduated from the world’s best hotel college at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. As a lawyer, she leverages her background in human resources and hospitality to advise clients facing complex workplace challenges, focusing on workforce data analytics, federal contracting, government reporting, pay equity, and diversity and inclusion compliance.
What inspired you to join the board of ASF?
My colleague, Scott Kelly, served on the board. After learning more about the mission of preparing the next generation of professionals to serve and empower vulnerable people to live healthier lives and create healthier communities, I was excited to dig in and help as much as I could.
What aspect of our mission resonates with you the most?
The focus on addressing all areas of health, beyond the physical. Obviously, physical health is critical, but addressing mental and social well-being, including the social determinants of health, particularly in our state of Alabama, which is full of unmet needs and vulnerable communities, is beyond important. Mental and social well-being is often last on the list for folks in underserved communities, and the impact this fellowship is creating, and will continue to create, is very exciting.
How do you hope to contribute as a board member?
I’m excited to serve in whatever capacity helps most, but I believe my strengths lie in helping with governance, processes, and communications. I spend most of my day communicating in person and in writing and helping my clients develop processes and policies that work for them. I’d love to be able to translate those skills to help the fellowship in any way I can.
When you’re not working or volunteering, how do you like to spend your time?
I have a two-year-old and a busy life, so I do not have much “free” time. In my prior life, I loved to travel, read, and watch football. I still do those things as much as possible and enjoy spending time at home with my husband Joe and son Bennett, my always-anxious basset hound Harley, and my COVID-19 cat Beans.
Rebecca Horn
Rebecca Horn moved to Birmingham, Alabama after college and spent over 10 years in public accounting at Deloitte before joining the team at Children’s of Alabama in 2013. She currently serves as director of accounting.
What inspired you to join the board of ASF?
A former colleague of mine served on the Board and was nice enough to think of me when his term ended. Honestly, our initial conversation was the first time I was made aware of ASF. However, it didn’t take long to value the incredible work being done and the chance to be a very small part.
How do you hope to contribute as a board member?
Hopefully a new perspective. However, this will probably be one of those scenarios where I personally get more ROI than I give.
When you’re not working or volunteering, how do you like to spend your time?
I’m always up for a concert.
Tiffany Storey
Tiffany Storey is a licensed professional counselor with over 17 years of experience working with families and adolescents in community service and outreach programs. She is currently the owner and director of Storeyhouse Counseling and Consulting LLC, a mental health firm created to develop resiliency and mental wealth in underserved communities through individual, group, couples and family therapy. Through her practice, Tiffany also offers expertise and experience in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy and program development.
What inspired you to join the board of ASF?
The mission of ASF to “prepare the next generation of professionals who will serve and empower vulnerable people to live healthier lives and create healthier communities” aligns with my agency’s mission. I established my firm to develop resiliency and mental wealth in underserved communities.
What aspect of our mission resonates with you the most?
Empowering vulnerable people to live healthier lives. As a Black woman who is the first person and only person in my family of origin to attend college, I was exposed to resources, experiences, and knowledge that have allowed me the privilege of making better choices and in return, improving my mental and physical wellbeing.
How do you hope to contribute as a board member?
I hope to pay my knowledge, experience and social capital forward. As an undergraduate student I participated in a similar fellowship that changed the trajectory of my life. My participation on the board is my contribution to empower the next generation of health-conscious professionals.
When you’re not working or volunteering, how do you like to spend your time?
Reading, networking, traveling and trying new experiences.
