STAFF
Staff members take pride in their jobs and are focused on the team’s success for moving SCAS forward in a positive way.
Shawn Keith
Executive Director
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 those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). He welcomes the opportunity of moving SCAS forward and becoming the premier provider to equip those affected by ASD 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.”
Case Managers
Our Case Managers help individuals and families acquire needed services and resources.
Coastal
Anna Schaff
Case Manager
Nikki Johnson
Case Manager
Midlands
Candace Hawkins
Case Manager Supervisor
Midlands/Low Country
Ph(803) 667-0830
Email: candace@scautism.org
Treacy Dobbins
Case Manager
Jasmine Porter
Case Manager
Mary Dean
Case Manager
Myeshia Dukes
Case Manager
Upstate
Deandra Childs
Case Manager
Sharita Ballard
Case Manager
Derrick Jenkins
Case Manager Supervisor
Upstate/Pee Dee
Ph(803) 753-7486
Email: derrick@scautism.org
Stephanie Treubig
Case Manager
Irene Shockley
Case Manager
Scott Busch
Case Manager
Pee Dee
Amanda Maksim
Case Manager
Derrick Jenkins
Case Manager Supervisor
Upstate/Pee Dee
Ph(803) 753-7486
Email: derrick@scautism.org
Lowcountry
Candace Hawkins
Case Manager Supervisor
Midlands/Low Country
Ph(803) 667-0830
Email: candace@scautism.org
Cathy Taylor
Case Manager
Diane Seebeck
Case Manager
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
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
Angelica Allen-Gadson
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Spartanburg 1-7, Cherokee, Union, Laurens 55 & 56, Upstate.
Ph(864) 504-9103
Email: Angelica@scautism.org
Jill Powell
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Clarendon, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, Williamsburg.
Ph(843) 999-3561
Email: Jill@scautism.org
Melissa Knox
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Greenville.
Ph(864) 894-0002
Email: melissak@scautism.org
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!