Administration and staff.
Staff.
Staff members take pride in their jobs and are focused on the team’s success for moving SCAS forward in a positive way.
Executive Director
Ph(803) 403-1922
Email: shawn@scautism.org
Shawn Keith
Originally hailing from Philadelphia, Shawn has resided in the Columbia area for much of his adult life. Shawn has a BS degree from Tuskegee University and MA in Management from Webster University. He is married and has three daughters in college. Shawn attends Brookland Baptist Church NE and is very active in the church, as well as his fraternity and civic/social organizations. He enjoys reading books, sports and working out.
Shawn is eager to assist staff, the Board of Directors, families and individuals with Autism. He welcomes the opportunity of moving SCAS forward and becoming the premier provider to equip Autistic individuals with knowledge and support to help maximize their quality of life. Shawn considers himself to be a servant leader and believes in teamwork and building successful organizations. His favorite quote is from Helen Keller which states, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight, but no vision.”
Tanaka Long, MBA, SPHR, SHRM
HR Operations Manager
Ph(803) 403-1908
Email: Tanaka@scautism.org
Candace Hawkins
Case Manager Supervisor
Ph(803) 399-0509
Email: candace@scautism.org
Brennan Stinney
Information & Resource Coordinator
Ph(803) 750-6988
Email: Brennan@scautism.org
Myeshia Dukes
Quality and Training Coordinator
Ph(803) 750-6988
Email: myeshia@scautism.org
Deandra Childs
Upstate Case Manager Lead
Ph(803) 386-1321
Email: deandra@scautism.org
Catogni "Toni" Smith
Program Assistant/Outreach Coordinator
Ph(803) 244-8494
Email: psphelp@scautism.org
Parent mentors.
Our Parent Mentors work tirelessly in an effort to share with other parents the knowledge they have themselves learned over the years. Parent Mentors are listed with the areas they cover.
Kim McHugh
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Darlington, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington 2 & 5, Orangeburg 5, Richland 1, 2 & 5, Sumter, DOD
Ph(803) 333-0343
Email: kimmchugh@scautism.org
Chantelle Paxton
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Abbeville, Anderson 1-5, Greenwood 50, 51 & 52, Pickens, Oconee, SCSDB
Ph(864) 607-7623
Email: chantelle@scautism.org
Melissa Weathersby
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Aiken, Barnwell, Calhoun, Edgefield, Lexington 1, 3 & 4, Newberry, Saluda, McCormick
Ph(803) 269-4061
Email: melissaw@scautism.org
Dandrea Woolridge
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, Orangeburg 3 and 4
Ph(843) 209-8534
Email: dandrea@scautism.org
Jill Powell
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Clarendon, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, Williamsburg.
Ph(843) 999-3561
Email: Jill@scautism.org
Rhoda Tyler
Amy Layman
Parent Mentor
Case managers.
Our Case Managers help individuals and families acquire needed services and resources.