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 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.”
Tanaka K. Long
HR Operations Manager
Ph(803) 403-1908
Email: Tanaka@scautism.org
Candace Hawkins
Case Manager Supervisor
Ph(803) 667-0830
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
Case Managers
Our Case Managers help individuals and families acquire needed services and resources.
Coastal
Midlands
Charlesetta Jabathy
Case Manager
Jasmine Porter
Case Manager
Joshua McLean
Case Manager
Mary Dean
Case Manager
Upstate
Abby Gilliam
Case Manager
Deandra Childs
Case Manager
Rashad Gault
Case Manager
Scott Busch
Case Manager
LaPorsha Abney
Esfir Bogomaziuk
Krista Redding
Lowcountry
MaQuandra Cain
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
Jill Powell
Parent Mentor
Servicing: Clarendon, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, Williamsburg.
Ph(843) 999-3561
Email: Jill@scautism.org
Rhoda Tyler
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!