Abby Blakely

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A 2-year AmeriCorps alumna and a 6-year AmeriCorps program staffer, Abby’s career has centered on recruiting and managing volunteers and national service members. As the Senior Manager of Capacity Building at United Way of Greenville County, she supports individuals and organizations doing critical work for our most vulnerable neighbors. Abby is passionate about developing others,…

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Dana Powell

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Dana Powell is passionate about learning and teaching. She works to make sure child-and-family serving professionals have the knowledge and skills they need to effectively support children and families and prevent child abuse and neglect. She is the lead trainer for Children’s Trust’s prevention training and co-facilitates equipping people to serve as adverse childhood experiences…

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Patrick Jinks

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As President of The Jinks Perspective, Dr. Patrick Jinks Patrick coaches nonprofit leaders. He is a multi-bestselling author, a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and a teaching member of The Right Question Institute. He is a Certified Influencer Trainer through Vital Smarts — the collaborative that brought us Crucial Conversations. His speaking stages range…

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Katy King

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Kathryn King, MD, MHS, is the Medical Director for School-Based Health, Associate Executive Medical Director for the Center for Telehealth, and Associate Program Director for the National Telehealth Center of Excellence at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Dr. King has a special interest in taking an innovative, population-based approach to extending the reach…

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Rachelle Hall

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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…

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Mark Holyfield

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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…

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Melanie Chaplin

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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…

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Stephanie McGuire

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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…

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Mary Louise (ML) Resch

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…

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Kimberly Tissot

Kimberly Tissot

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…

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