Our Staff

Bob & Gwyn Picerne
CEO/Executive Director & President

Bob & Gwyn Picerne began Embraced by Grace, Inc. in 2006 after their own experience in the adoption process left them wanting to make adoption accessible and affordable for other families. Together they have two biological children and six adopted children. Bob has a degree from Brown University and, as CEO, charts the direction of the agency and serves as chairman of the board of directors. Gwyn provides the vision and heart for the work as she leads the agency staff.

David Wooten

Director of Operations and Development

David provides management of the staff team. He coordinates the daily work of the agency. In addition, David helps to raise funds for the adoption agency and other non-profit endeavors. He works with adopting families to find ways to make adoption affordable including oversight of the Tabitha Fund, an interest-free loan for adopting families that is unique to Embraced by Grace, Inc. He is responsible for building the agency’s partnership with area churches. He served as a pastor for 24 years and has a master’s degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves on the boards of directors for Embraced by Grace, Walking in Love and Our Creator’s Hope.

Cathy Fish
Birth Mother Liaison

Cathy serves the birthmothers who are placing their children for adoption. She also works in the business office of the agency and is the staff liaison with partners such as Orphans First.

Amber Marshall
Director of Social Services

Amber is the case manager for adopting families. She conducts home studies, assists and guides families through the adoption process. She has a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia. Amber also is involved in reaching out to churches in the community by cultivating an awareness of the need for adoption.

Patti Parks
Community Services Agency President

Patti coordinates the work of our volunteers and oversees the agency’s outreach efforts into the community. She provides leadership for special events including the Adoption Awareness Seminar and the annual Matching Event.