Director: Scott Panella (Louisville, KY)
As the founders of Give A Goat, Scott and his wife Meg have a heart for East Africa. In 2013 the Panella's grew their family from 4 to 6 through the adoption of their boys from Uganda. During the adoption process, the Panella’s felt in their heart a need to give back to a country that provided two children for them. With the discovery that milking goats are underutilized in Uganda, Scott felt it was necessary to focus his efforts by starting Give A Goat. Today, Scott regularly returns to Uganda with the guiding principles of education, rehabilitation & ministry.
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
As the founders of Give A Goat, Scott and his wife Meg have a heart for East Africa. In 2013 the Panella's grew their family from 4 to 6 through the adoption of their boys from Uganda. During the adoption process, the Panella’s felt in their heart a need to give back to a country that provided two children for them. With the discovery that milking goats are underutilized in Uganda, Scott felt it was necessary to focus his efforts by starting Give A Goat. Today, Scott regularly returns to Uganda with the guiding principles of education, rehabilitation & ministry.
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
In Country Board Member: Lazarus Mugabi (Kampala, Uganda)
Lazarus and his wife Rebecca have been at the side of Give A Goat since the beginning. Lazarus, a real estate businessman in Uganda has been an integral part of the legal process of our land acquisition. Lazarus has also been a large part of our employee programs. In 2018 Lazarus became officially welcomed onto our board and we are thrilled to have him as an advisor & friend. Lazarus & Rebecca proudly live in Kampala with their 4 children and are active members of Watoto Church. Professionally, they run Mission Real Estate and Mugabi Law.
Matthew 5:16 - In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and
glorify your Father in heaven.
Lazarus and his wife Rebecca have been at the side of Give A Goat since the beginning. Lazarus, a real estate businessman in Uganda has been an integral part of the legal process of our land acquisition. Lazarus has also been a large part of our employee programs. In 2018 Lazarus became officially welcomed onto our board and we are thrilled to have him as an advisor & friend. Lazarus & Rebecca proudly live in Kampala with their 4 children and are active members of Watoto Church. Professionally, they run Mission Real Estate and Mugabi Law.
Matthew 5:16 - In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and
glorify your Father in heaven.
Board Member: Matt Leitterman (Louisville, KY)
Matt joined Give A Goat in 2016 because he wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself. He now oversees the finance side of the organization, which is an area that he has a true passion about. Matt has been teaching Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University at his home church, Southeast Christian for six years and recently had the opportunity to teach inmates financial responsibility upon their release. Matt believes Give A Goat has given him the opportunity to change lives while also being able to share the love of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 24:1 – The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.
Matt joined Give A Goat in 2016 because he wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself. He now oversees the finance side of the organization, which is an area that he has a true passion about. Matt has been teaching Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University at his home church, Southeast Christian for six years and recently had the opportunity to teach inmates financial responsibility upon their release. Matt believes Give A Goat has given him the opportunity to change lives while also being able to share the love of Jesus Christ.
Psalm 24:1 – The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.
Board Member: Abby Graves (Louisville, KY)
Abby first visited Uganda in June of 2016. Before going, Abby knew very little about Uganda in general. Her time there opened her eyes and heart to love people in a way she had never experienced. While, there Abby witnessed the devastating effects that malnourishment can have on a child, and also saw where goat milk can fill a need. Excited to be work alongside Give A Goat, Abby works on our semi-annual and annual fundraisers as well as communication.
John 13:34-35 Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Abby first visited Uganda in June of 2016. Before going, Abby knew very little about Uganda in general. Her time there opened her eyes and heart to love people in a way she had never experienced. While, there Abby witnessed the devastating effects that malnourishment can have on a child, and also saw where goat milk can fill a need. Excited to be work alongside Give A Goat, Abby works on our semi-annual and annual fundraisers as well as communication.
John 13:34-35 Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Board Member: Scott Dillon (Crestwood, KY)
Scott joined Give A Goat in 2015 and first visited Uganda in 2016. Scott is Senior International Director at a global energy management firm, a passionate Christ follower and husband, His desire is to see lives changed through relationship with Jesus Christ and the provisions of basic needs being met. He and his wife Holly have been married for 24 years and are blessed to have 11 children. In addition, Scott serves as a Deacon at Southeast Christian Church based in Louisville, Ky.
Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself.
Scott joined Give A Goat in 2015 and first visited Uganda in 2016. Scott is Senior International Director at a global energy management firm, a passionate Christ follower and husband, His desire is to see lives changed through relationship with Jesus Christ and the provisions of basic needs being met. He and his wife Holly have been married for 24 years and are blessed to have 11 children. In addition, Scott serves as a Deacon at Southeast Christian Church based in Louisville, Ky.
Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself.
Board Member: Sarah Beauerle (Louisville, KY)
Sarah joined the Give A Goat Board in 2022 because of her passion for helping others and knowing the impact that Give A Goat has on the community in Uganda. Sarah currently serves on the Sacred Heart Academy Board and also gives her time and treasure to the United Way Food Bank, The Franciscan Kitchen, and the World Food Programme. Sarah has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and is a Partner with JMA. Sarah, alongside her husband Brian, has two children and lives in Louisville, Ky.
John 15:12 Love each other as I have loved you.
Sarah joined the Give A Goat Board in 2022 because of her passion for helping others and knowing the impact that Give A Goat has on the community in Uganda. Sarah currently serves on the Sacred Heart Academy Board and also gives her time and treasure to the United Way Food Bank, The Franciscan Kitchen, and the World Food Programme. Sarah has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and is a Partner with JMA. Sarah, alongside her husband Brian, has two children and lives in Louisville, Ky.
John 15:12 Love each other as I have loved you.