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Board of Directors

Charlene McKanic

Charlene McKanic

Charlene McKanic is creating her own definition of what it means to be empowered and elevate others of Faith. Her Empowerment Movement is not only thought provoking; it is transformational. A graduate of the College of Charleston with a B. S. degree in Mathematics. She is a member of Delta

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Khala Marande Hawes

Khala Marande Hawes

Based out of Spartanburg SC, Khala Marande Hawes is a full-time wife, mother, and professional entrepreneur. In 2017, she graduated from the University of South Carolina Upstate with a double major in Education and Nonprofit Administration with a minor in entrepreneurship. Then, in 2021, obtained her master’s degree in digital

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Dr. Thea Henderson Dirton

Dr. Thea Henderson Dirton

Dr. Thea Henderson Dirton has lived in the Spartanburg/Greenville area for over 15 years. Although she is not originally from the area, since she decided to make the Upstate her home she has worked in the school system and various community organizations to help strengthen communities, develop leaders, and provide

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Coty Murphy

Coty Murphy

My name is Coty Murphy and I am currently in graduate school at Winthrop University working to obtain my Master of Social Work. I have always had a passion for helping others so choosing a career in social work felt like a natural choice. I spent the first four years

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Rod S. Daniels

Rod Daniels is an Assistant Principal at Carver Middle School in Spartanburg School District 7. Prior to his current career status, he served as Assistant Principal at Asheville High School, in Asheville, NC. He served as Guidance Counselor at Dorman Freshman Campus, in Spartanburg School District 6. Mr. Daniels also

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Cynthia Jeffers

When asked to compose a biography or autobiography is this case, I am faced with the task of examining my life’s purpose. I firmly believe that it is one’s life perspective and one’s set of beliefs that drive one’s life choices. I believe that our children are God’s gifts to

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Jill Robinson

Jill Robinson is the Director of AIS and Payroll Services at Centerplate Inc. based in Greenville South Carolina. She has been employed with the company for 20+years. She is also co-owner of Affordable Pest Control based in Spartanburg, SC. She was raised in Mount Vernon, NY. After attending Clark Atlanta

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