Development Staff

Stephen Robert

President/CEO

Stephen Robert is the president/CEO of One More Child. His leadership throughout the organization has been critical to expanding services for children and families and increasing One More Child’s impact for children in need. In 2023, One More Child served 259,250 children and individuals and provided more than 19 million meals.

From 2019 – 2024, Stephen served as Chief Operations Officer where he helped develop the organization’s strategic vision and is currently carrying out its national expansion efforts in North Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas. While COO, One More Child increased the children and families served by 68 percent.

He also led the National Distribution Network launch which operates in nine states and partners with more than 200 organizations resulting in a $46 million increase in Gift-in-Kind distribution to help children and families in need.

Stephen previously served as the Executive Vice President and Vice President of Church Engagement and Strategic Operations. Stephen’s expertise in program leadership, strategic operations, church engagement, business partnerships, and more have grown our ministry exponentially.

In addition to leading One More Child’s growth and expansion, he also oversees capital projects underway in Lakeland, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Sarasota.

Stephen is a regular speaker, advocate, and thought leader on topics related to nonprofit management and child welfare. He has partnered with faith leaders, legislators, and government officials throughout the world to address human trafficking, child hunger, foster care, and other humanitarian issues.

Prior to joining One More Child in 2010, Stephen worked in the furniture industry for 10 years. He was the general manager for a retail furniture franchise overseeing multiple retail store locations.

Stephen graduated from Florida State University with a degree in economics and earned a master’s degree in Christian studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Stephen is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Stephen has been ordained into the Gospel Ministry by his home church, First Baptist Church of Plant City.

He and his wife, Laura, reside in Lakeland with their four children, Rileigh, Landen, Hannah, and Micah.

Contact Stephen

Phone: 863.687.8811

Averitt Ennis

Senior Vice President of External Partnerships and Government Affairs

As Senior Vice President of External Partnerships and Government Affairs at One More Child, Averitt serves as the national chief fundraising strategist and external partnership leader with churches, volunteers, corporations, non-profits, legislators and others to help meet the needs of vulnerable children and struggling families. His passion is to ensure One More Child remains fiscally strong and continues to meet the goal of always helping one more child.

Averitt is a graduate from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s and master’s degree. He is also a graduate of the Fund Raising School at Indiana University. Averitt has more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership.

Prior to joining One More Child, Averitt was employed by Orlando Health where he was a Vice President within their Foundation and provided oversight for the capital campaign, annual fund program, donor relationships and policy development. He is noted for his visionary, effective and results-driven leadership. Averitt is a member at Family Church in Windermere, FL. He and his wife, Renee, have three daughters. Averitt believes his role at One More Child is a unique way to serve those in the most vulnerable positions.

Contact Averitt

P.O. Box 8190
Lakeland, FL 33802

1015 Sikes Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863.687.8811

Erica Hall

Executive Director of Development

Erica Hall serves as the Director of Major Gifts. She is responsible for the cultivation of partnerships through donor relations, fundraising events, sponsorships and speaking engagements to enhance the impact of One More Child.

Erica is a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communications and leadership development and a master’s in nonprofit and community development. Prior to joining the Children’s Homes, Erica served as the Grassroots and Coalitions Coordinator for a statewide political campaign and, most recently, served as the Education Liaison for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam.

She and her husband Jarrett are active members of First Baptist Church Plant City where they serve as college small group leaders and are involved in new member outreach. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, canning and traveling.

Contact Erica

P.O. Box 8190
Lakeland, FL 33802

1015 Sikes Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863.687.8811

Pam Fuller

Senior Director of National Development and Planned Giving

Pam Fuller serves as Director of Annual Gifts. She is responsible for cultivating donor relationships and leading Women of Compassion, a world-changing giving society of women who are passionate about helping innocent children in need. Adopted as an infant through a children’s home in another state, Pam has enthusiastically supported the mission of One More Child for many years.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of South Florida and spent the first 24+ years of her professional career working for elected officials at the state and federal levels. Pam is honored by the God-sized opportunity to help One More Child provide hope and security to children in need.

Pam and her husband Michael have been married for 26 years. They are parents of an adult son, Alec, and attend Lakes Church in Lakeland where Pam serves in the preschool ministry and attends the Divine By Design Connect Group. Pam is also a published author, a cancer survivor and college football enthusiast.

Contact Pam

P.O. Box 8190
Lakeland, FL 33802

1015 Sikes Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863.687.8811

Emily Petrilli

Senior Director of Major Gifts

Emily Petrilli serves as the Director of Major Gifts & Campaign Planning at One More Child. She works with donors across the greater Tampa Bay area to develop and steward philanthropic support for the organization. She loves telling the story of how FBCH and One More Child are sharing the love of Jesus through providing for children and families in need. Emily is passionate about connecting people with opportunities to help meet the needs of children and families locally and globally.

Prior to joining One More Child, Emily worked with youth as an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor. She holds degrees from the University of Florida and the Pennsylvania State University.

Emily and her husband, John, are active in their church community in Tampa. She enjoys encouraging women to study the Bible so that they can learn more about our great God. In her spare time, you can find Emily exploring the great outdoors, tending to her vegetable garden, playing board games, or enjoying a good book.

Contact Emily

P.O. Box 8190
Lakeland, FL 33802

1015 Sikes Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863.687.8811 ext. 2235

Hannah White

Director of Development

Hannah White serves as the Director of Development for FBCH and One More Child in Central Florida. She is responsible for cultivating and stewarding donor relationships on behalf One More Child.

Hannah graduated from the University of Florida in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Non-Profit Leadership. In 2018, she joined the One More Child family in the Global Department and later joined the Development team in 2019. Prior to joining One More Child, Hannah served overseas with the International Mission Board. She has a heart for helping children and families both locally and globally. Hannah is a member of Lakes Church – South Lakeland Campus.

Contact Hannah

P.O. Box 8190
Lakeland, FL 33802

1015 Sikes Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863.687.8811

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