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About us.

The mission of Ms. Wheelchair Alabama America, Inc. is to provide an opportunity for women of achievement who utilize wheelchairs to successfully educate and advocate for individuals with
disabilities. Unlike traditional beauty pageants, Ms. Wheelchair Alabama America is not a contest to select the most attractive individual. It is instead a competition based on advocacy, achievement, communication and presentation to select accomplished and articulate spokeswomen for persons with disabilities. The selected representatives must be able to communicate both the needs and the accomplishments of all people with disabilities to the general public, the business community and the legislature.

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Our Board Members

Joanne Pearson

President & State Coordinator

Joanne Pearson, Pensacola, FL: Joanne is the Alabama State Coordinator of the Ms. Wheelchair Alabama America Pageant. She lives in Pensacola, Florida, although she was born and raised in Detroit, Ml. She is the 2010 Titleholder as well. Joanne is a strong advocate and has been to Washington, D.C. to advocate on Capitol Hill on issues affecting people with disabilities. Joanne is a certified Special Education Teacher. She is currently substituting in the Madison City School System. Joanne has one awesome daughter, Catherine. She is preparing for High School graduation this May. Joanne has wanted to leave a legacy of Courage, Character and Conviction to her daughter. Find a Way, Make a Way! and NEVER give up! are Joanne’s Motto.

Robin Drolet

Vice President & State Co-Coordinator

Robin is a native of Ozark Alabama. She relocated her family to Huntsville in 2001. She is a 25-year educator. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Psychology. Robin received her very first pageant title at the age of 6. Robin has an extensive background in pageantry and has been followed by her daughter and granddaughters. Robin has 2 children Allyson 311 Timothy 291 and 4 grandchildren Kaelyn, Declan, Addi Grace and Rhyland . Robin is a mentor in the community and strives to help those she encounters to see the beauty they possess inside themselves. She has become known to many as “La-La”. Robin is a licensed Minister. She is the Owner of “Vows of the Heart” & Robinssong Photography and Co-Owner of Glamorous”U” Makeup Company. She has worked with Celebrity Designers and produced Fashion Shows for New York Fashion Week and Small Boutique Fashion Week. Robin is currently serving on the Executive Board of Directors for the Ms. Wheelchair Alabama America Inc. as Vice President. She also holds a title as Mrs. Pearl Alabama Plus America State Ambassador. Robin’s platform is F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself).

Allyson Everhart

Secretary/Treasurer

Born and raised in Ozark Alabama. Her family moved to Huntsville in 2001 where she attended Grissom High School and Graduated early–before her 16th birthday. Allyson then attended North West Shoals Community College in Florence Alabama where she studied Early Childhood Education. Allyson has held many local and State titles and is the current reigning 2018 Miss Alabama All World Beauties Plus. She resides in Hazel Green, Alabama with her fiancé and 2 Boys, Kaelyn 8, and Declan 6. Allyson currently works for United Healthcare and is a Plus Size Model and Model/Pageant coach for Model Haven’s Designer and Project Runway Simi Finalist, D’An Harrold. She plans to

Taylor Vibbert,

Safety Director

Taylor, 32, is a native of Hazel Green AL. Taylor attended college to become a surgical tech. Taylor has been in the security field for 4 years and currently works as a security officer for the government. He is also a licensed pharmaceutical technician. Taylor and his wife, Allyson have 2 children, Kaelyn 9 and Declan 7 and 2 four legged babies Colby and Meko. Taylor is currently the head of security and safety for Miss Wheelchair Alabama America and is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of past, present and future contestants and title holders. He also oversees all social media attached to our organization. Taylor is actively involved in the community through our organization

Scott Grabner

Member-at-large

Scott Grabner, Atlanta, GA. Scott is a Certified Mobility Consultant for MobilityWorks, the largest provider of transportation solutions for Americans with disabilities. Scott is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, where he grew up volunteering for the Cleveland Foodbank, Habitat for Humanity, and spending time at hospitals and retirement homes. He developed a passion for improving the lives of those with disabilities when he was helping his grandfather and other residents of the assisted living complex. After recently moving to Huntsville, Scott became quickly involved in the community, by joining the Huntsville Young Professionals and proudly serving on the ALS Alabama Committee. When Scott met Joanne Pearson, he was moved by the purpose of Ms. Wheelchair Alabama and Joanne’s fervor for giving back and helping others. In November 2018, Scott accepted the honor as Master of Ceremonies and began serving on the board of Ms. Wheelchair Alabama America Inc. in January 2019.