Our Team
Our team is multi-talented, passionate, and brings a diverse range of personalities, interests, and gifts to the work of 127. Our staff loves new advocates, say hello!
127 Staff
Meet our talented team!
Get in touch... sarabeth@127worldwide.org
The staff teases Sara Beth that her main job is to sit in coffee shops and talk about 127 Worldwide. She loves being the chief networker, storyteller, and protector of 127's mission and vision. Sara Beth loves the ocean and the mountains and tries to get to both as often as possible. She bleeds Kentucky blue and has an embarrassingly large collection of office supplies.
SARA BETH FENTRESS
Executive Director, Founder
Get in touch... annette@127worldwide.org
Annette oversees the ministry of the organization, particularly with 127 Worldwide partners to help connect, equip, and empower them. Originally from Ohio, her husband and four children call North Carolina home. She has a passion for cross-cultural work and loves traveling to other parts of the world.
ANNETTE BYRNE
Director of Ministry
Get in touch... ava@127worldwide.org
Ava works with all of our advocates of 127 Worldwide, helping to keep them connected to our ministry. She grew up in Boerne, TX and now lives in Durham after spending a year overseas in Thailand. Ava loves running, reading a good book, and playing the piano.
AVA RIDEOUT
Advocate Relations Coordinator
Get in touch... shannon@127worldwide.org
Shannon coordinates communications and marketing at 127 Worldwide. Her work includes fundraising initiatives, donor communications, and digital content. Before joining 127, she spent thirteen years as a home educator and professional photographer. Shannon and her husband moved to Raleigh ten years ago after serving in a church plant in Miami Beach.
SHANNON MILLS
Communications Coordinator
Get in touch... talia@127worldwide.org
Talia coordinates many of the administrative tasks at 127 Worldwide. She works closely with our Executive Director and her work includes fundraising initiatives, donor communications, and administrative support. Talia loves discovering great restaurants, traveling to new places, and her newfound passion for Mahjong!
TALIA ALLEY
Administrative Coordinator
Get in touch... alecia@127worldwide.org
Alecia supports the finances and operations of 127 Worldwide, ensuring the ministry runs efficiently. She grew up in Burnsville, NC and now lives in Raleigh with her husband, Chris, and their daughter, Ava. Alecia loves quality time with others while hiking, traveling, and dining out at restaurants.