I’ll Listen Like a Neighbor. Lead Like a Local.

About me:
Community & Volunteer Leadership:

  • Chair, Discipline Committee, James Island Charter High School (3 years).

  • Mentor for high school students at JICHS.

  • Longtime community advocate against irresponsible development on James Island.

  • Contributed to efforts to change HOA CCR’s to allow for rain gardens and other natural flood mitigation.

  • Former Co-Chair, St. Andrews School Improvement Council.

  • Led advocacy efforts that helped St. Andrews retain its partial magnet status.

  • Community liaison and administrator of Ocean Neighbors and Neighbors Facebook page which serves Battery Island to Seaside Plantation.

  • Expanded fencing access at James Island Rec Center (Edge of America Fencing).

  • Team Liaison for the JICHS Trojan Club – James Island Cheer Team.

  • Volunteer, We Are Family.

  • Previous Board Member - Charleston Performing Arts Center.

  • Micro Soccer Coordinator, PR Coordinator, and Coach – James Island Youth Soccer Club.

  • Volunteer Coordinator, Charleston HALOS.

  • Big Sister - Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Professional Experience:

  • Managing Director, Experiential Marketing – 82 South, Studio 82, and MODE Talent (2019–present)

  • Director of Creative Services – FOX24/WTAT (2015–2019)

  • Marketing & Promotions Director – FOX24/WTAT (2014–2015)

  • Editor & Producer – FOX24 and MyTV Charleston (2013–2014)

  • Franchise Development Manager – Randstad (2000–2004)

Education:

  • B.A. in Communication Studies – College of Charleston, Class of 2006

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Three women in fencing gear holding fencing masks and foils, standing in a gym with mirrors and exercise equipment, smiling at the camera.
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🌴✨ What’s Happening on James Island This Week ✨🌴⁠ ⁠ Wed 9/10⁠ 🎶 The Reckoning (Grateful Dead tribute) @ Charleston Pour House Deck (6:30–9:30 pm)⁠ ⁠ Thu 9/11⁠ 🎥 Movie night at Terrace Theater — JAWS 50th Anniversary + more⁠ ⁠ Fr
This girl is still “Thinking, Reading, and Doing”. And now she’s running for City Council.
Thank you to Mr. Ladson at @fbcji for inviting me to say “hello” at the amazing magic show yesterday by Mr. Houdini. One of my girls was picked to be on stage, be blindfolded, and go with the flow. So much fun! Thank you!
Can’t wait to get to know you! Door knocking day!
Last night I joined the @everydaypeoplefast “Food For Thought” educational potluck to get more familiar with the First Amendment Ordinance. I saw old friends and walked away with new ones. I was so lucky to listen to informed, passionate