Charleston Hope increases access to mental and behavioral health programs in title i schools to enhance student well-being.
PrograMS
Mental Health Program
We run a three-tiered mental health program that provides preventive mental health counseling and
Step-IN! Girls Empowerment
Step-In! is designed to create a safe opportunity for young women in Title 1 schools to step-in to themselves, their community, and their future.
Our Team
Emily Kerr
Founder & Executive Director
emily@charlestonhope.org
Kendall Biga
Operations Director
kendall@charlestonhope.org
Kristen Robinson
Program Coordinator
kristen@charlestonhope.com
Candra G. James
Counseling & Therapy Site Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Audrey Keller
Charleston Hope Public Health Intern
Angelica Rogers
Program Assistant
Marlayah Legare
Graduate Psychology Intern
Mitchell Elementary
Alston Keith
Fundraising VISTA
alston@charlestonhope.com
use your talents & join our team!
Charleston Hope Board of Directors
Sara DeWolf, Board Chair - Attorney / Community Member
Shelby Sims, Board Secretary - Founding Board Member, Meeting Street Academy Teacher
JR English, Board Treasurer - CFO of One80 Place
Morneek Bellinger-Holloway- Parent/Charleston County School District Employee
Cody Cooper– GritBox Fitness and Saltwater Cycle Owner
Jerry Scheer – Homegrown Hospitality Group, Tbonz Foundation
Stephanie Kostiuk - Attorney at Koast Law LLC
Vernita Brown - Vice President of Operations of Natalist Company