Our Team
“Each of us brings unique gifts to the table, but what binds us is a deep commitment to people—creating spaces of dignity, connection, and empowerment where every person is seen, valued, and welcomed.”
Dr. Milton Keys
Dr. Milton James Keys is a preacher, teacher, and producer who has dedicated 25 years to ministry and using his God-given gifts to impact others. Born with cerebral palsy and given a two-year life expectancy, Milton defied expectations by earning three degrees, including a Master of Divinity and Doctorate in Ministry from Christian Theological Seminary, with his doctoral work focused on disability and the church. An ordained minister since 2007, Dr. Keys has preached and spoken at churches, conferences, and national conventions while producing 13 musical albums, four plays, a ballet, eight youth summits, and numerous other creative projects. His own struggles with employment and the barriers faced by people with disabilities led him to found his own nonprofit, Advocates Embassy (AE), an organization dedicated to helping churches and communities make their buildings accessible for the disability community.
Dr. Keys was also part of the early conversations surrounding the vision and conception of Embrace to Empower. As that vision developed, Two Eight Ministries came alongside Milton and helped provide support and resources that enabled him to establish Advocates Embassy and move that vision forward. Now, as Embrace to Empower officially launches, it is meaningful to have Milton return to the vision in a collaborative capacity and also as proof of concept for E2E. His lived experience, ministry background, leadership, and years of advocacy uniquely position him to help Embrace to Empower continue building bridges between the disability community and the church.
Director of Music, Events & Pastoral Care
Michelle McCullum
Executive DirectorMichelle McCullum brings more than 20 years of professional leadership experience to her role as Executive Director of Embrace to Empower—including roles as a General Manager, Human Resources Professional, and Paralegal—in addition to her lifelong commitment to serving others in the church and community. She has supported Two Eight Ministries over the past few years, volunteering her time and talents to assist with various events and initiatives.
As a parent of a child with special needs, her commitment to this mission is deeply personal. Michelle is passionate about bridging the gap between the disability community and the church and creating spaces where individuals with disabilities are known, valued, discipled, and empowered to use their God-given gifts to belong, thrive, and lead.
Director of OperationsAmber O’Brien
Amber O’Brien brings more than 20 years of professional, ministry, and community experience to her role as Director of Operations for Two/Eight Ministries and Embrace to Empower. As the owner of her own bookkeeping company for two decades, Amber has developed a reputation for excellence, organization, financial stewardship, and attention to detail—skills she now brings to the operational leadership of Two/Eight and its initiatives.
Alongside her professional career, Amber has spent the majority of those years actively serving in church ministry and on worship teams. A gifted artist, singer and songwriter, she brings a unique blend of creativity and structure to everything she does. Her ability to balance the details of operations with a heart for people makes her invaluable.
A devoted wife and mother, Amber considers it a privilege to serve alongside incredible people who are committed to making an impact in their communities and around the world. Given her own personal experiences living and working with individuals with special needs, her greatest desire is to see people experience the love of Christ in meaningful and life-changing ways.