Central Outreach & Advocacy Center

Staff

Kimberly J. Parker

Executive Director


Kimberly has degrees from Barton College (BS), United States Sports Academy (MSS), and Columbia Theological Seminary (MDiv).

She worked eight years as an exercise physiologist at the University of South Alabama Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and three years in campus ministry prior to attending seminary.

Upon graduating from Columbia in 2004, Kimberly was hired for a part-time position with Central Outreach and Advocacy Center. Her job description has changed three times during her years at the OAC.  She was appointed Executive Director in September 2013.

Camille Frink

Supportive Services Coordinator

Camille moved to Atlanta in 2022 from her home state of Louisiana. After receiving her BS in Public Health from Tulane University in 2019, she was a Peace Corps volunteer in the South Pacific and went on to serve as an Americorps VISTA in New Orleans. She graduated with a Master of Social Work from Georgia State University in 2024.

In her spare time, Camille enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

 

Miranda Brownlee

Administrative Specialist

O.J. Flowers

Communication Coordinator

A native of Montgomery, Alabama, O.J. Flowers spent most of his adolescent years in sunny, southern California. O.J. earned his B.A. in Business from Arizona State University, specializing in Management and Marketing and his Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Columbia Theological Seminary.

O.J. is the Associate Pastor of Christian Education, Youth, and Community Ministries at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Decatur, GA.

O.J. enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Lori, and anything associated with college football. O.J. joined the OAC staff as the Communication Assistant in February of 2022.

Sarah Zimbardi

Advocacy Coordinator

Sarah originally came to Central OAC after graduating college, working for a year as an outreach advocate through the PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteer program. This experience fueled her passion for homelessness advocacy, leading her to pursue a Juris Doctor at the University of Georgia School of Law. During law school, Sarah again found herself called to the OAC, where she spent a summer working as an Advocacy intern.

Post-graduation, Sarah worked as a Public Defender in Fulton County for six years, representing adults facing felony charges. During that time, Sarah also served on the Board of the OAC for five years as well as on the OAC’s Advocacy Committee.

In 2021, Sarah and her family relocated to Perth, Australia where she spent two years as a full-time mom, exploring the playgrounds, wildlife, and children’s classes in Perth.

Upon moving back to Atlanta in May 2023, Sarah reconnected with the OAC as a weekly volunteer until she joined the staff in January 2024 as the Advocacy Coordinator.

Intern

Mikayla – Georgia State University

Returning as an intern is Mikayla Wilson, from Georgia State University. She is majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Population and Behavioral Science, with plans to pursue a master’s in public health. During her time at OAC, she hopes to gain a deeper understanding of the social and environmental factors that impact homelessness and to gain hands-on experience in identifying the roots of community health disparities and exploring effective ways to address them.
Mikayla is a huge foodie and enjoys exploring the city by visiting new restaurants. Whenever she’s feeling drained, she likes to read, specifically romance or fantasy, as it provides a brief reprieve from everyday stresses. Additionally, she also enjoys writing poems, often drawing inspiration from whatever emotion she’s feeling and expressing it through her words.

Development

For development/fundraising inquiries, please contact the development team at [email protected].