ADMINISTRATION
Kim Thomas
Interim President & CEO
Kim Thomas is the Former President & Chief Executive Officer of the South Carolina Autism Society. Kim joined the organization in 2007, as Director of Service Coordination from 2007-2010, and was Vice President and Chief Programs Officer from 2010-2013. She became President and CEO in February 2013. Under her leadership, Kim oversaw daily operations of the organization, supervising nearly 45 staff members in five offices throughout South Carolina. Kim focuses on fostering relationships with various state organizations and agencies, as her duties include grant development and managing fund raising and special event activities throughout South Carolina. She sits on several advisory groups among agencies such as the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, Department of Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation. She is also a former member of the ACT Early Team . Previously, Kim was Independent Facilitator for the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs and was Service Coordinator for Newberry County Disability and Special Needs Board. She received her Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine from Lander University.
STAFF
Staff members take pride in their jobs and are focused on the team’s success for moving SCAS forward in a positive way.
Christina Boris
Information & Resources
Midlands
(803-750-6988)
803-351-2324 (cell)
christina@scautism.org
Sheila Raulerson
Executive Administrative Assistant
Midlands
(803-750-6988)
(803-351-1497) (cell)
sheila@scautism.org
Case Managers
Our Case Managers help individuals and families acquire needed services and resources.
Anna Schaff
Case Manager
Annie Montgomery
Case Manager
Candace Hawkins
Case Manager
Cathy Taylor
Case Manager
Lowcountry
843-324-7465 (cell)
cathy@scautism.org
Cherie Whitman
Case Manager
Cornetta Pickett
Case Manager
Diane Seebeck
Case Manager
Lowcountry
843-884-0574 (cell)
diane@scautism.org
Jodie Hawthorne
Case Manager
Kim Kapadia
Case Manager
Kim Thomas
Case Manager
Mary Dean
Case Manager
Melanie Gallant
Case Manager
Myeshia Dukes
Case Manager
Nikki Johnson
Case Manager
Paige Constantino
Case Manager
Rebecca Crenshaw
Case Management Supervisor, Upstate
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.
AJ Dearybury
Parent School Partnership (PSP) Coordinator
Servicing: Greenville, McCormick, SCSDB
864-757-1596 (cell)
Chantelle Paxton
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Abbeville, Anderson, Greenwood, Pickens, Oconee
864-607-7623 (cell)
Chris Sullivan
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Clarendon, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, Williamsburg
843-234-0755 (cell)
Dandrea Woolridge
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper, Orangeburg 3 and 4
843-209-8534 (cell)
Kay Lutz
Parent Mentor
Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster, York
347-385-6225 (cell)
Kim McHugh
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Darlington, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington 1 & 2, Orangeburg 5, Richland/Lexington 5, Richland 1 & 2, Sumter, DOD
803-333-0343 (cell)
Leann Corbin
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Spartanburg, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, Cherokee
864-395-4295(cell)
Melissa Weathersby
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Aiken, Barnwell, Calhoun, Edgefield, Lexington 1, 2, 3 & 4, Newberry, Richland/Lexington 5, Saluda
803-269-4061 (cell)
Building Connections
We are actively building connections with businesses, schools, government and churches to provide resources to families in need across South Carolina. If you need help in your home or would like to help, please contact us! We cannot wait to hear from you!