Who We Are

The Renewal Project (TRP) is a new non-profit organization, pending 501(c)3 approval, formed to eliminate financial barriers to mental and behavioral health treatment by providing financial assistance for Alabama residents in need of care. It does not diagnose, treat, or make treatment provider recommendations. It is governed by its Board of Directors and informed by its Advisory Council of subject matter experts throughout the state.

When someone is ready and willing to work for a better, healthier life, nothing should stand in the way. A life renewed is a life restored.

Board of Directors

  • David Barnett

    David R. Barnett

    Chairman

    Mobile, AL

  • Nelle Cohen

    Nelle Cohen

    Vice Chairman

    Auburn, AL

  • Robert Simon

    Robert Simon

    President

    Birmingham, AL

  • Carie Wimberly

    Vice President

    Birmingham, AL

  • Will Fuller

    Treasurer

    Montgomery, AL

  • Delphine Carter

    Delphine Carter

    Secretary

    Birmingham, AL

  • Paul Shashy

    Paul Shashy

    Communications

    Birmingham, AL

Executive Director

Liz Read joined The Renewal Project, the first of its kind, to create the organization and develop a mission of increased access to quality mental and behavioral healthcare for Alabama families. With a personal and professional understanding of this space, Liz is dedicated to removing barriers to quality care so Alabama residents with mental and behavioral health disorders are able to live healthy and productive lives.

Liz lives in Birmingham, AL, with her three children and has a background in start-up business and behavioral health spaces.

The Renewal Project is guided by an Advisory Council, comprised of subject matter experts from across the State of Alabama.

Advisory Council

  • Jared Murray, Huntsville, AL

  • Latofiah Parker, Ph.D, NCC, BC-THH, LPC, Montevallo, AL

  • Melinda Rader, M.S., LPC-S, Mobile, AL

  • Verrick Taylor, M.S. LPC, NCC, Birmingham, AL

  • John Bayles, Birmingham, AL

  • John Gianetto, Birmingham, AL

  • Colin Harris, Birmingham, AL

  • Frank Long, Birmingham, AL

Contact us

Interested in donating to The Renewal Project? Help us make a difference in the lives of families throughout Alabama. Access to quality mental and behavioral health treatment is something every Alabama resident deserves. We can’t wait to hear from you!