Team & Board

Team

Catherine Schumacher

President & CEO
catherine@pepgc.org
864-255-9535

Carol Beard

Program Associate
carol@pepgc.org
864-255-5333

“I am in awe of the PEP team, Board and our many community partners and supporters. The way the PEP community collaborates and cooperates to elevate our students, schools and teachers is truly inspiring. "

Lindsey Jacobs

Policy and Advocacy Director
lindsey@pepgc.org
864-365-0079

“Joining PEP represents a wonderful opportunity to continue to do the work I love as an educator. For me, this means collaborating with others to develop innovative ways to support the success of students and teachers in Greenville County.”

Qena Jennings

Program Director
qena@pepgc.org
864-255-5333

Michelle Rash

Community Organizer
michelle@pepgc.org
864-365-0079

“The most rewarding part of working with PEP is knowing that I am part of such a positive impact on our community.”

Patricia Robertson

Finance & Operations Director
pat@pepgc.org
864-233-4137

“Definitely the quality of people on the staff and Board of Directors with whom I get to work and interact is the best part of my job. PEP has great people who are passionate about public education and Greenville County.”

Craig Stine

Senior Researcher
craig@pepgc.org
864-233-4137

Shelby Cohen

Strategic Communications Director

Kristin Powers Garner

Director of Development

Board

Dr. John Kaup

Furman University – PEP Board Chair

Greg Ingram

Pacolet Milliken Enterprises, Inc. – PEP Board Treasurer

Dr. Julie Smart

Clemson University-Vice Chair

Faith Adedokun

Sitel Corporation

Sara Montero-Buria

Hispanic Alliance

Helen Dowbak

Eliot Davis, LLC

"Education is one of the most important things we can provide our children. It provides knowledge and a basis for their growth in many areas including decision making, critical thinking, interpersonal skills and confidence."

Dan Adams

The Capital Corporation

“Everyone should have equal access and opportunity to a quality education. Education is essential to prepare our children to be productive members of society.”

Santora Bowling

Michelin North America, Inc.

Justin Cazel

South State Bank

"I still stay in contact with my teachers from Greenville County because of their dedication, kindness, and commitment to academic rigor. Public education is powerful."

Dr. Shaniece Criss

Furman University

Sean Dogan

Long Branch Baptist Church

Joel Douglass

ScanSource

Ed Good

Hampton Development Company, Inc.

Angie Gossett

BlueCross BlueShield of SC

Neil Grayson

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Maurie Lawrence

Milliken & Company

Ana Parra

Hughes Agency

Dr. Susan Shi

Community Volunteer

Sharda Jackson Smith

USC Upstate

Ex Officios

"Public education is the bedrock of our democracy, providing all children the opportunity to be inspired, supported and prepared for their futures."

W. Burke Royster, Ph.D.

Superintendent – Greenville County Schools