Posts by Shannon Simmons

Rachelle Hall currently serves as the Director of Training and Professional Development for Communities in Schools of South Carolina. Originally from Illinois, Rachelle received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Monmouth College, and then pursued her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina in 2009. Before her current role, Rachelle worked…

Mark Holyfield has served in the Marine Corps for over 17 years, over half of that on active duty as an Infantry Officer and District Injured Support Coordinator (DISC). He is currently serving in the Marine Corps Reserves. Mark deployed twice to the Middle East including service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served as a…

Melanie Chaplin graduated from the University of South Carolina and has worked with the SC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for 21 years within the Eligibility Enrollment Member Services Division. She has extensive knowledge in the MAGI, Non-MAGI, and Long-Term Care Medicaid programs; however, her primary focus and passion is Long-Term Care. Melanie…

Stephanie McGuire is the Chief Development Officer for SC Thrive. She is a compassionate business leader who has over 20 years’ experience building and developing strategic partnerships in the corporate and nonprofit sector. Stephanie currently leads the statewide marketing, training, and grants efforts for SC Thrive, focusing on SNAP, Medicaid, and Medicare Savings Programs; and…

Mary Louise (ML) Resch is a seasoned grant writer and development professional, raising funds for nonprofit organizations addressing juvenile justice, substance abuse, affordable homeownership, and others for over 35 years. After spending nine years in the military (five as a bomb disposal technician and instructor), she completed her Master’s degree and found she had a…

Kimberly Tissot proudly serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Able SC, where she guides the staff in applying independent living philosophy to real situations. Kimberly believes in the value of individualized and community-based empowerment as she wants people to recognize their full potential. Under Kimberly’s leadership, Able SC has experienced years…

Kelly Jolley founded Jolley Law Group in 2013 to serve those who serve South Carolina. Kelly and her firm help nonprofits, health care providers, and business owners navigate the complex regulations that govern their industries and provide strategic guidance to help them grow and succeed. In her role as outside general counsel to nonprofits across…

As Executive Director of the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health, Ms. Pack works with the Board of Directors to provide vision and strategic direction to the Institute and oversees daily operations. Ms. Pack joined the IMPH team in 2009 and has a diverse background that includes working in strategic planning in the…

Ms. Beckstrom currently works for ABC Quality as a Health Educator in the Upstate Region, strengthening nutrition and physical activity policies and practices in child care centers and family child care homes by providing technical assistance, training, and support to childcare providers. She has a long-standing history of building collaborative partnerships; developing and delivering research-based…