YWCA GREATER CHARLESTON
  • ABOUT US
    • SEE OUR MISSION
    • MEET OUR STAFF
    • MEET OUR BOARD
    • SEE OUR PARTNERS
  • NEWS
    • SEE US IN THE NEWS
    • BE IN THE KNOW: SUBSCRIBE HERE
  • SUPPORT US
    • BECOME A MEMBER
    • RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
    • SPONSOR AN EVENT OR PROGRAM
    • A LETTER FROM THE CEO
  • DONATE
Picture
Picture
LAVANDA BROWN
Executive Director
​
YWCA.GC
LaVanda Brown, M.Ed, YWCA Greater Charleston Executive Director
LaVanda Brown works hard every day to empower women and eliminate racism: YWCA.GC's dual mission. While honoring its historic legacy with programs like its annual MLK Celebration, she has also transformed the nonprofit with a series of highly effective programs like #WhatWomenBring, honoring South Carolina's women in business, community, and culture; WE 360° for women entrepreneurs of color; Racial Equity & Inclusion workshops; and Y Girls Code technology clubs to increase opportunities for girls of color. Along with other recognition, she has been featured in the Philanthropy Journal.
Picture
JESSICA D. KEARSE
Senior Consultant
Yovant
Paula Orr, MD, 2020 YWCA Greater Charleston #WhatWomenBring Healthcare Honoree
Jessica, who leads a software project team at insurance technology firm Yovant, was a member of the executive team that resuscitated the Clemson Black Alumni Council. During her tenure on its board, she served as director of technology and communications, marketing, and special events. Today she serves on the board of Its.cola, where she chairs the talent committee. She has also served as vice president of the Edisto Clemson Club and on the boards of the Clemson Women’s Alumni Council and the Clemson Black Alumni Council. She holds an MBA from Webster University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Clemson University. 


Picture

ADDRESS

YWCA Greater Charleston
PO Box 80935
Charleston, SC 29416

CONTACT & HOURS

M-F 9 AM to 5 PM
843.722.1644 o

email ywca.gc

JOIN THE MISSION

Sponsor an event or program
Become a member

Donate

  • ABOUT US
    • SEE OUR MISSION
    • MEET OUR STAFF
    • MEET OUR BOARD
    • SEE OUR PARTNERS
  • NEWS
    • SEE US IN THE NEWS
    • BE IN THE KNOW: SUBSCRIBE HERE
  • SUPPORT US
    • BECOME A MEMBER
    • RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
    • SPONSOR AN EVENT OR PROGRAM
    • A LETTER FROM THE CEO
  • DONATE