board of directors
Our Board of Directors are comprised of a talented and diverse group of professionals who are truly passionate about the mission of Sunday's Child. Each board member brings his and her own respective talents to the organization to help it realize its vision. Sunday's Child members are encouraged to participate as a board member or a committee member.
PRESIDENT — Jacey Cosentino (she/her)
Jacey J. Cosentino is a Pensacola native and graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. Jacey moved to Los Angeles in 1999 after attending the University of South Alabama, majored in Biomedical Science. She enrolled at Joe Blasco Makeup School in Hollywood in 2000 and had a 14-year career as a Celebrity Makeup Artist in Film and TV before moving back to Pensacola. In 2014 Jacey went back to College, The University of West Florida, to obtain her B.S.B.A. in Finance and Accounting. Currently she is a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Peacock Wealth Management Team with a sole focus on assisting others in aligning their values and beliefs with the way they invest and grow wealth. She has been on the board of Sunday's Child for 6 years – has been Treasurer, Vice President, and President (current, second term). She also serves on the board for the Pensacola Humane Society Fur Ball, the Pensacola Opera, Rally for Childhood Cancer Shopping Soiree' and is the co-director of Mountainfilm Festival Pensacola.
Jacey has one son, Clark, owns and runs a small farm animal rescue in Beulah, and when not at work or home you can find her playing tennis, attending social events, traveling, or spending time with her closest friends.
VICE PRESIDENT - Aurora Osborn (she/her)
Aurora Osborn is an Asian American doctoral student, adjunct instructor, and higher education administrator. She serves as the Senior Director of the Office of Campus Culture and Access at the University of West Florida, where she leads a constellation of programs grounded in federal and state compliance, yet centered on the human experience. Her portfolio includes oversight of Title IX, Student Accessibility Resources, Student Ombuds, and initiatives that foster a respectful, engaged, and equitable campus culture. Through this work, she champions open inquiry, intellectual humility, and the kind of dialogue that builds understanding across difference.
In addition to her administrative leadership, Aurora is an adjunct instructor in the Reubin O'D. Askew Department of Government, where she teaches American Politics with an emphasis on cultivating curiosity and civility in public discourse. She holds a master’s degree in political science and a bachelor’s degree in international studies.
Beyond the university, Aurora brings her passion for inclusive storytelling to her role as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the STAMPED Film Festival. There, she helps shape a platform for underrepresented voices and perspectives through the powerful medium of film.
Throughout her career, Aurora has been guided by a belief in the transformative power of collaboration, compassion, and mutual respect. She sees organizations like Sunday’s Child as essential to a vibrant civic fabric—supporting community-based solutions and bridging the gaps that public systems often leave behind. Her commitment to this work is both professional and personal, rooted in the hope of a future where every person has the opportunity to belong and flourish. In her free time, Aurora enjoys cooking, traveling, and sharing life’s joys with her family as a devoted bonus-mom.
TREASURER - Will Vaughan (he/him)
Will Vaughan has lived in Pensacola since 2004. Raised in El Dorado, Arkansas, Will has chemistry degrees from Hendrix College and the University of Florida. After years of medical research in the US Army and the medical device industry, he graduated from the University of South Alabama’s physician assistant program. Through medical practice and the connections made with many people in the Pensacola community, Will developed a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by many and the need to promote a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity. He is currently a medical scientific affairs director in the pharmaceutical industry focused on improving HIV care and prevention options and ending the epidemic in the Deep South, particularly with its rural and underserved groups. Will is the proud dad of two incredible adult daughters. He joined Sunday’s Child in 2018. Participation in its grant focus committees has been a fantastic way to learn about the work of local community groups. It is an honor to contribute more to the mission of Sunday’s Child as part of the board.
SECRETARY - Scott Brady (he/him)
Scott Brady brings a unique blend of business acumen and creative expertise to his role as Secretary of Sunday's Child. As Vice President of Lewis Oil Corporation and Managing Partner of Brady Oil, LLC, Scott has successfully navigated the complex energy industry. His educational background in Architecture and Graphic Design from Mississippi State University laid the foundation for his creative career path.
Scott's professional experience includes working as an Art Director for WLOX-TV and the GodwinGroup Advertising Agency, where he developed innovative marketing campaigns for top clients. His design expertise has earned him numerous awards and certifications, including multiple ADDY Awards.
Committed to giving back to his community, Scott is dedicated to his role at Sunday's Child. Outside of work, Scott enjoys painting, gardening, and restoring harpsichords with his husband, Chuck. They share their life with their loyal Labrador retriever, Ruvo.
Denise Lippy (she/her)
Denise Lippy is a visionary business leader and innovator with over 36 years of experience spanning medical technology, medical device manufacturing and field service, and healthcare IT. She has led global operations across North America, building some of the most successful field service teams in the industry. In her current role, Denise serves as the Vice President of Service Solutions for Johnson & Johnson MedTech, spearheading the development of the OTTAVA surgery robot. Known for her ability to exceed growth targets through sustainable service models and high-performing teams, Denise brings deep expertise in customer support, business development, and product management. A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Denise co-founded WiSE Global Consulting Group, where she mentors and empowers women and minority leaders in STEM fields. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to using her platform to advance equity in both business and community settings. In her free time, Denise enjoys weightlifting, globetrotting with her wife, Nichole, and spending time with their two granddaughters, Kynzie and Oaklie, along with their three furbabies, Opal, Moon, and Jewel.
David Richbourg (he/him)
David was born on Long Island, NY and has lived in Pensacola since 1961. He is a graduate from Pensacola High School, Pensacola Junior College, the University of West Florida, and the University of Southern Mississippi, where he earned his degrees in marketing and finance. Post graduate work in interior and architectural design were responsible for launching his career in real estate development. David and his late husband, Norman Ricks, were founding members of Sunday’s Child, and David recently returned to the board. He is past president of Appetite4Life and Pensacola Heritage Foundation, and presently on the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and Pensacola Opera boards. He is secretary of the Opera, and chairman of the building committee. Traveling, reading, and time spent on his sail boat are his favorite past times.
Amanda “Mandy” Brown (she/her)
Mandy is a Northwest Florida native who enjoys the arts and spending time with her family and pets including three beautiful daughters, two dogs, and two turtles. Amanda holds a B.A. of Music Education from the University of West Florida and spent much of her career as an educator in the area. Currently, she and her partner Virna own and operate a general contracting business and have been working in the commercial construction industry since 2016. Amanda also holds an active real estate license so she can help with housing for employees, friends and family. Amanda joined Sunday's Child to help give back to the community she grew up with as well as bring some positivity to its wonderful LGBTQ members.
John Peacock (he/him)
John Peacock joined the Sunday’s Child board in September 2023 and has served as a financial advisor since 1995 for Edward Jones in Pensacola, FL. He has also worked as a consultant to the U.S. Department of Energy and served in the U.S. Navy Nuclear Program on the USS Sam Rayburn SSBN-635. John holds a liberal arts degree from Excelsior College in Albany, NY and has studied nuclear technology as well. In recognition of his service, John received the inaugural Edward Jones Community Service Impact Award in 2012 and ranked #10 in Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisors in 2021 and 2022, #6 in 2023 and #8 in 2024. His team with Edward Jones, Peacock Wealth Management Team, was named to the 2025 Forbes Top Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams in North Florida. His community involvement includes local advisory committees and service, nonprofit, health, and arts organizations.
Scott Ridgeway (he/him)
Scott moved to Pensacola in October 2023 after accepting a position as a Child Advocate Manager at the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office. Scott has been working in the fields of Suicide Prevention, Child Advocacy, and Children’s Mental Health for over 30 years. He was the Executive Director of the 15th Judicial District Child Advocacy Center (CAC) for several years before moving here. Before being employed with the CAC, he was the Executive Director for 18 years with the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. He also served as the Director of Field Operations with the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, and in various roles with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services at the regional inpatient psychiatric hospital. Scott holds a master’s degree in public service management from Cumberland University and a bachelor’s degree in human services from the University of Tennessee. For more than three decades, Scott has been privileged to contribute his time and efforts to various boards focused on diverse causes, including championing human rights, promoting mental health, advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ children, and combating alcohol and drug abuse. Throughout his service on these boards, Scott has assumed versatile leadership roles, empowering him to mobilize resources, ensure financial accountability, and foster board development. As the chairman of numerous organizations, he has dedicated himself to these initiatives, wholeheartedly committed to making a meaningful difference within each of these communities during his tenure. He enjoys spending his free time with his family, especially his granddaughters.
Michelle Riley (she/her)
Michelle is a long-serving member of the Sunday’s Child board. Bio coming soon!
Dakota Parks (she/her)
Dakota Parks is a queer, polyamorous poet and freelance writer who moved to Pensacola in 2016 from the rural Midwest. She holds a Master of Arts in English with a specialization in creative writing from the University of West Florida. In 2020, she helped revive Feminist Spaces, an international journal of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, where she continues to serve as an editor. Dakota is a fierce advocate for reproductive rights, racial equity, and the LGBTQ+ community. She currently works as a freelance journalist and content writer, serving clients across healthcare, tourism, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses. Her poetry has appeared in Someone Waits for Me, a queer documentary on aging screening at film festivals across the nation, as well as in Emerald Coast Review, The Pensacola Museum of Art, The Midwest Review, and Sinister Wisdom, among others. Her work has also been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. In her free time, you can most likely spot her cycling around Pensacola, stockpiling books for the Armageddon, baking sourdough, or spending time with her wife and girlfriend. You can browse her work at dakotaparks.org.