Nuestra gente
Servir como miembro de la Junta Directiva de Bluffton Self Help es a la vez gratificante y desafiante. Como administradores de nuestros clientes y donantes, servimos para cumplir nuestra misión de ayudar a los vecinos necesitados de todas las maneras posibles, y al mismo tiempo salvaguardamos cuidadosamente el tiempo y las inversiones realizadas por los voluntarios y donantes de la comunidad.
To learn more about involvement in the activities of Bluffton Self Help, and board-related commitments and activities, we encourage you to contact our Chief Executive Officer Courtney Hampson.
Comité Ejecutivo
Joel Taylor
Silla
CEO, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare
Joel Taylor
Silla
CEO, Hilton Head Regional Healthcare
Joel Taylor is the Market Chief Executive Officer of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare (HHRH), which provides comprehensive healthcare to the Lowcountry at four locations including Coastal Carolina Hospital, Hilton Head Hospital, the Bluffton Medical Campus, and the Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center. HHRH serves Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie, Hardeeville, and surrounding counties by providing a continuum of services. Joel holds a Master of Science in Health Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, Alabama. In addition to his role as board chair of Bluffton Self Help, Taylor serves on the Board of Directors of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, the Guest Experience Team at City Hope Church, and is a member of the Rotary Club of Hilton Head.
Joel has served on the board of directors of Bluffton Self Help since 2018 and has been instrumental in developing Bluffton Self Help’s strategic priorities to identify and address the most pressing needs of our community.
Doug Adamson
Immediate Past Chair
Ejecutivo de negocios jubilado
Doug Adamson
Immediate Past Chair
Ejecutivo de negocios jubilado
Doug Adamson has been a member of Bluffton Self Help’s Board of Directors since 2014 and has served as its Chairman since 2017. Adamson and his wife Ronda retired to the Lowcountry in 2010 following his 40-year career in the banking industry. He held executive management positions in a community bank and large regional bank before joining the American Bankers Association in Washington, DC, where he served for 24 years as Executive Vice President. Doug, a self-described servant-leader, has held leadership positions in civic, charitable, and professional organizations throughout his life. Doug is an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church and served on the Sessions of Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, MD and Lowcountry Presbyterian Church in Bluffton.
Mike Ventling
Secretary/Treasurer
Vicepresidente mundial y director financiero jubilado
Consejo de Administración
Don Brashears
Liberty Tax, propietario
Monie Hardwick
Coach ejecutivo, consultor en Hardwick Consulting Group
Constance Martin-Witter
Miembro fundador
Neil Parsons
Ciudad de Hardeeville, Director de Servicios Administrativos
Erica Pepper
Community & Development Relations Manager | Hargray
Erica Pepper
Community & Development Relations Manager | Hargray
Erica Pepper is Hargray’s Community and Development Relations Manager for Hilton Head Island. She joined Hargray in 2019 and has enjoyed having the opportunity to work with the communities and organizations on the island throughout her tenure. Prior to telecommunications she worked in private club management for 15 years. She met her husband Barry Pepper in Orlando, Florida while she was earning her BS in Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida. They have had the pleasure of living in Orlando and Charlotte and relocated to Bluffton in 2011. They have two fun-loving children, Owen and Brilyn. This has been their favorite place to live together because of the natural beauty in the area but also because of the wonderful people they have been able to meet. When Erica is not at work she spends her time volunteering on the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber Jr. Leadership board, traveling with her family, and staying active. She’s thrilled to have the opportunity to spend her time with Bluffton Self Help and give back to the community she’s fallen in love with.
Ben Ham
Owner | Ben Ham Gallery
Cindy Rolfe
Owner | Lowcountry Fresh Market
Allan Schoenberger
Schoenberger y Asociados
Angela Simmons
Vice Chancellor for Student Development | USCB
Angela Simmons
Vice Chancellor for Student Development | USCB
Angela Simmons has worked in higher education for 30 years at various mid-sized and large universities in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states and currently serves as the Vice Chancellor for Student Development at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. She has her B.S. and M.S. degrees from Mississippi State University and an Ed.D. from Florida State University. In addition to her work in higher education, Angela has served on various boards and is currently the vice chair for Hopeful Horizons. Angela and her husband, Dave Lunin, moved to the Lowcountry in 2019 and have enjoyed the opportunity to spend weekends at the beach reading and napping.
“The mission of Bluffton Self Help resonates with me on a personal level and I’m excited for the opportunity to serve on the board. I grew up in a family with limited financial resources and am keenly aware of how the services provided by the organization can transform the lives of those most impacted by socioeconomic disparities and inequities.”
Nuestro personal
Courtney Hampson
Chief Executive Officer
Courtney Hampson
Chief Executive Officer
Courtney Hampson was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Bluffton Self Help (BSH) in Mayo 2022. after serving as BSH’s Chief Operating Officer for five months. Courtney brings a wealth of exceptional skills and a real passion for serving others to her new role. For the 16 years prior to joining Bluffton Self Help in Enero, Courtney held positions of increasing responsibility with Palmetto Bluff, most recently serving as Vice President of Marketing. In that capacity, she led all facets of marketing for the 20,000-acre residential and conservation community and resort.
After honing her leadership, team-building, and management skills in corporate positions, it was Courtney’s strong connections to the community and passion for service that led her back (Courtney served on BSH’s Board of Directors from 2010-2012) to Bluffton Self Help.
Kevin Scarlett
Director of Basic Needs Programs
Kevin Scarlett
Director of Basic Needs Programs
Kevin’s enthusiasm to help individuals and communities thrive is evident in the various non-profit leadership roles he has held over the past 20 years. Kevin believes philanthropic participation, economic development, and workforce development are vital to sustainable community improvement goals. Kevin completed his Bachelor of Psychology degree from Oakwood University, and his MBA and Master of Procurement and Acquisition Management at Webster University. Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife, Morphia, and their four young people. He is active in his church and volunteers with head and neck cancer awareness survivor groups.
Génesis González
Director of Education Programs
Génesis González
Director of Education Programs
In 2012, Genesis moved to South Carolina and quickly fell in love with the Lowcountry. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of South Carolina – Beaufort. That is where her experience in program coordinating began; creating associations/clubs, volunteer opportunities, and serving as a liaison between students and administration. Genesis is thrilled to be a part of Bluffton Self Help and the expansion of the education programs.
Donna Roberts
Finance Director
Donna Roberts
Finance Director
Donna made the Lowcountry her home after relocating from Long Island, New York, where she earned her MBA in Corporate Finance. Taking on the slower pace of life in the south, she took a break from the finance world and spent 10 years with Cross Schools, teaching, project planning and developing systems. But she couldn’t stray too far from her roots and re-entered the accounting and finance field. For the last three years, she worked as Finance and HR Manager for Eastman Marine Construction, where she brought their company into the 21st century implementing operations and finance systems and process changes. Donna spends her free time enjoying the area beaches with her son and chasing her four rescue dogs.
“I am excited to work at Bluffton Self Help because its more than a job. Being in finance, you tend to focus on the numbers and results but here, I have an opportunity to be part of an organization that is serving the greater good and giving back to the community!”
Barbara Bowers
Senior Client Advocate
The Resource Hub
Barbara Bowers
Senior Client Advocate
The Resource Hub
Barbara Bowers se trasladó a Bluffton desde el noreste, donde trabajó como trabajadora social durante muchos años. Barbara fue esencial en la apertura de nuestro Centro de Educación y Recursos (ERC) en 2018. Ella es ahora la cara del ERC, ha hecho crecer los programas y talleres ofrecidos para adaptarse a las necesidades de nuestros vecinos. Muchos de nuestros clientes pasan por aquí solo para ver a Barb y ponerla al día de sus progresos.
Dawn Bundick
Client Advocate
Dawn Bundick
Client Advocate
I am new to the area after spending 14 years traveling with my USAF Active Duty husband, Therron. I am originally from Richmond, VA, where I earned my Master of Teaching degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have previously served my community in various volunteer capacities and as an elementary school teacher. Most recently, I worked as an instructor for an employment training program, serving those with disabilities. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, camping, and spending time at the beach. Our senior dog, Rush, is the joy of our lives. As a part of BSH, I am excited to grow my professional skills, cultivate meaningful connections and truly make a difference in people’s lives.”
Chloe Tilley
Administrative & Donor Support Specialist
Vince Maganini
Client Intake Specialist
Vince Maganini
Client Intake Specialist
Vince Maganini is excited to be part of the team, bringing over two decades of experience in customer service across diverse industries. Demonstrating a high level of competency, adaptability, and quality of work, Vince is enthusiastic, hard-working, and compassionate. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, landscaping projects, reading, movies, learning foreign languages, and cooking. Fun facts include playing clarinet in the Hilton Head High School marching band, achieving a brown belt in Taekwondo, and briefly flying a small airplane during a flight lesson.
Julia Violi
Volunteer Manager
Julia Violi
Volunteer Manager
Julia came to Bluffton Self Help after 15 years of Resort Food and Beverage Management, Catering Sales, and Event Management with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management and Tourism from the University of Kentucky. Starting as the Office Coordinator in Febrero 2019, a year later she was promoted to Program Manager role overseeing Food, Clothing, and Special Programs. In 2022, Julia was promoted to Director of Volunteers and Basic Needs Programs. In 2024, the position was split into two roles and Julia eagerly accepted the role of Volunteer Manager allowing for a more balanced life for her and her family.
“I have enjoyed seeing the evolution of Bluffton Self Help over the past 5 years along with the positive impact we make in our community every day.”
Taariq Camara
Marketing Manager
Taariq Camara
Marketing Manager
With a passion for all things marketing, design and a keen eye for innovation, Taariq is dedicated to propelling our brand to new heights. He brings over four years in the dynamic world of marketing and graphic design, having sharpened his skills at successful companies. His journey has been marked by consistent achievements and a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends. His mission as Marketing Manager is clear: he envisions Bluffton Self Help as a trailblazing force, reaching wider audiences and leaving a lasting impact. His strategic insights and creativity converge to chart a course for our brand’s continued success. He thrives in the digital realm, with proficiency in SEO, social media marketing, digital advertisement campaigns, UX Design, graphic design, and crafting compelling content strategies. Navigating the digital landscape is second nature to him. Every marketing initiative he undertakes is geared toward tangible, measurable results.
Janet Simonds
Basic Needs Program Manager
Janet Simonds
Basic Needs Program Manager
Janet is new to Bluffton, but not new to management. Most recently she comes from Publix Supermarkets where she served customers with their legendary customer service for almost ten years. Prior to that, in her hometown of Chicago, she served in the not for profit sector by coordinating a senior nutrition program providing home delivered meals and community dining locations for older adults.
Janet is thrilled to be in Bluffton and even more fulfilled working with Bluffton Self Help. She is passionate about all aspects of food and culture. She enjoys cooking, especially Italian dishes, watching the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Cubs, visiting the coast and historical sites and most of all being a “mom” to her three young men.
Ja’mel Morrell
Basic Needs Coordinator
Ja’mel Morrell
Basic Needs Coordinator
Ja’mel was born in New York, although he’s lived in South Carolina since childhood. Professionally, he comes to BSH with a background in the food and beverage industry. He is familiar with the hustle and bustle of working around food and the many tasks associated with it. The nonprofit sector will be new to Ja’mel, but he has committed to continuously learning, growing and taking on new challenges. He is open to new challenges, excited for being part of the BSH team and “helping out the good people of Bluffton”. Personally, Ja’mel cherishes time with his wife and daughter and enjoys various adventures with them whether they be outdoors, in the kitchen or simply being home together
Corina Altamirano
Manager
Learning & Literacy Center | Sheridan Park
Corina Altamirano
Manager
Learning & Literacy Center | Sheridan Park
Carmen Bazaco
Manager
Learning & Literacy Center | Sheridan Park
Carmen Bazaco
Manager
Learning & Literacy Center | Sheridan Park
Carmen was born and raised in Spain. She met her husband while he was studying abroad in Spain and moved to the US after earning her BA in Spanish. After living in different parts of the country, Carmen and her family settled in Bluffton in 2017. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and playing board games with her two daughters. “I am excited to be a part of the Learning and Literacy Center and to serve our growing community throughout the Lowcountry,” says Carmen.
Jenny Miller
Learning & Literacy Manager
Edher Vega
Learning & Literacy Coordinator | Hardeeville
Edher Vega
Learning & Literacy Coordinator | Hardeeville
“Hello, everyone. My name is Edher Vega, and I am from Savannah, Georgia. I graduated from Georgia Southern University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in English. All that means is that I make a great partner for trivia night. I previously worked in an educational role for a non-profit, and I am now excited to bring that experience to Bluffton Self-Help. In my free time, I like to live an active lifestyle whether that’s running with my dog, Dante, or playing sports with friends, and despite my best efforts, I remain an amateur soccer player. Nonetheless, I am excited to join and contribute to the impactful project of Bluffton Self Help.”
Mari Reyes
Evening Coordinator
Learning & Literacy Center | Hardeeville
Eva Monzon
Evening Coordinator
Learning & Literacy Center | Hilton Head
Keylea Gray
Coordinator
Learning & Literacy Center | Sheridan Park