Board « Eat Smart Move More South Carolina

	Jen Wright, MPH, Chairman South Carolina Hospital Association Jen Wright is the Working Well Director at the SC Hospital Association. She assists hospitals, businesses, and their wellness teams in creating a healthy work environment by implementing healthy changes supportive of tobacco-free living, while providing healthy food and physical activity opportunities during the workday. She has a bachelor’s degree from Truman State University and a master degree in public health.
	Anna Hamilton Lewin, MSW, Vice Chairman SC Community Loan Fund Anna Lewin is the Strategic Initiatives Director for the South Carolina Community Loan Fund (CLF). She works closely with the Executive Director to design and enhance strategic initiatives to support and increase CLF’s loan activities. She also oversees CLF’s Healthy Food Financing Program, including technical assistance, advocacy, and evaluation activities. Anna is involved in many advocacy and food policy groups and serves on other organization boards. Anna graduated from the College of Charleston and received her master’s degree in social work from the University of South Carolina.
	Cheryl Johnson-Benjamin, MBA, Secretary United Way of the Midlands Cheryl Johnson Benjamin has more than 30 years experience in health and human services, budgeting, contracting, procurement, auditing, accounting, grants management, program development and monitoring. As Senior Director of Health Services at United Way of the Midlands, she directs all activities that address health needs analysis, financial resources development, funds allocation and outcomes evaluation. She’s also responsible for grant and contract management of external grants and contracts.
	Randi Branham, CPA, Treasurer Elliott Davis With more than five years of public accounting experience with Elliott Davis, Randi provides comprehensive assurance and advisory services to a diverse client base which includes South Carolina public charter schools, not-for-profit entities, employee benefit plans and manufacturing businesses. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Coastal Carolina University her Master of Accountancy from the University of South Carolina.
	Matt McGrievy, MLIS, Member-at-Large Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina Matt McGrievy is the Director of the Web Development & Communications (WDC) Core in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. The WDC provides a wide range of technical services, including web design, database development, and data capture solutions, to public health entities both internal and external to the university. Matt earned his BA in English from Miami University and his Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of Texas. He has previously worked managing IT systems at the University of North Carolina, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Alabama.

Board Members

	Kevin Bonds, MHA, FACHE SC Department of Health and Human Services Kevin Bonds is the Hospital Administrator, Health Programs at the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) and focuses on the hospital industry and the Healthy Outcomes Plan. Kevin received his Master Healthcare Administration from Baylor University and holds a Bachalor’s degree in Psychology from the University of West Florida. He is a retired Army Medical Service Corps Lieutenant Colonel and has extensive administrative experience at several military hospitals around the country. Kevin is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
	Dudley Brown Dudley Brown is public relations manager for Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. He’s worked in marketing and public relations with two of the Upstate’s largest health systems. Brown is also a former newspaper reporter, who wrote about health care and nonprofits. Besides serving on the Eat Smart Move More South Carolina board, he serves on the board for Girls on the Run Spartanburg. Brown has a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Winthrop University.
	Representative Neal Collins SC House of Representatives Neal Collins is a Pickens County attorney and a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 5. He sits on the Education and Public Works Committee, K-12 Subcommittee, and Transportation Subcommittee. Rep. Collins received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Furman University. Rep. Collins is an Eagle Scout, NCAA Wrestling Official, member of the SC Bar Association, and serves on various civic and community groups.
	Lisa Davis, RN, BSN, MBA SC Department of Health and Environmental Control Lisa Davis serves as the Public Health Chief of Staff for the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. In this position, Lisa is responsible for the Public Health Laboratory, Quality Improvement and liaison for PH operations including human resources, budgets, contracts and procurement. Lisa earned her BS in Nursing from the University of Connecticut and received her Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Hartford Graduate Center. She is an alumna of the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows Program.
	Drew Griffin City of Florence Drew Griffin serves as City Manager for the City of Florence. He received a bachelors and masters degrees from Clemson University. He has been with the City of Florence for 25 years and initially began as the Planning Director. He then served for 5 years as General Services Director with his longest tenure as Director of Public Works & Utilities for 16 years before becoming City Manager in 2011. Drew and his wife, Celia, enjoy outdoor activities such as trail running, mountain biking, kayaking and hiking.
	Deena Hilton, MBA HopeHealth As Chief Operating Officer at HopeHealth, Deena Hilton she has a wide range of responsibilities from facilities construction, renovation, and maintenance to community relations, advocacy, and grant writing. She received Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Management from Francis Marion University. Deena has been with HopeHealth for 21 years and is credited with leading the funding, planning and implementation phases of building projects in Florence, Greeleyville, and Kingstree. She has 22 years of experience in non-profit and program management and 10 years in community health management. Deena is married and has a six-year-old son. Her hobbies include reading, boating, playing basketball and tennis, and running.
	Beverly Hunter, MS South Carolina Department of Social Services Beverly Hunter is the Program Manager for ABC Child Care, South Carolina’s Quality Improvement System to recognize quality performance for more than 2,000 child care programs statewide. She has over 30 years of experience working on behalf of young children at the Governor’s Office, SC Department of Health and Human Services, and SC Department of Social Services. Beverly was instrumental in SC DSS partnering with SC DHEC on ABC Grow Healthy, an initiative to set state standards for nutrition and physical activity for childcare centers enrolled in ABC Child Care. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Furman University and a M.S. degree in psychology from the University of Georgia.
	Erika Kirby, RD, MBA BlueCross BlueShield of SC Foundation Erika Kirby currently serves as Research Analyst/Grants Manager for the BlueCross BlueShield of SC Foundation. She previously served as the director of a statewide healthy eating and active living program at the state’s public health agency, where she coordinated the development of the state’s first obesity state strategic plan. Kirby received her BS from the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio in Nutrition/Pre-med., and obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. She was involved in the establishment and formation building of ESMMSC and served on the inaugural Board.
	Laura Ringo Partners for Active Living Laura Ringo is the Executive Director of Partners for Active Living , a non-profit working to transform Spartanburg County into a healthy, active, and vibrant community with an emphasis on all things walking & bicycling, childhood obesity prevention, and trail development. Under Ringo’s leadership, the organization facilitated SC’s first shared use agreements, launched the Southeast’s first bicycle-sharing program, led the effort for the city of Spartanburg to earn the designation of SC’s first bicycle-friendly community, and created a 30+ member childhood obesity prevention.
	Peter Schriver, MD Cannon Hospital Dr. Peter Schriver is a practicing general surgeon in Pickens, and has played an active role in the development and promotions of the Doodle Trail. He received his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Schriver enjoys running and spending time with family and friends.
	Megan A. Weis, DrPH, MPH, MCHES South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health Dr. Megan Weis is Associate Director of Outreach & Program Development at the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health, and provides leadership and management in the development of a diverse array of programs and organizational needs internal and external to IMPH, including strategic planning, evaluation, organization and coalition development and management of multi-stakeholder workgroups. Her experience in public health ranges from serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer, implementing and managing surveillance systems, evaluation and communications for state, academic and non-profit organizations. Dr. Weis is graduate of both Furman University and the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina.
	Michael Wright Robertson, Hollingsworth and Flynn Michael Wright is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was a member of the Interscholastic Moot Court Board and was awarded “Best Oral Advocate” in 2005. Following graduation, he served as Law Clerk for the Honorable Randolph M. Subryan of the New Jersey Superior Court in Paterson, NJ. Before moving to Charleston, Michael practiced civil litigation and real estate law in Hilton Head Island, SC. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, American Bar Association and Charleston County Bar Association, and is licensed to practice before all state and federal courts in South Carolina, as well as the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Michael has outstanding negotiation and mediation skills, with a knowledge and interest in policy and advocacy.