PURPOSE

Our purpose is twofold. First, to create an inclusive space for nonprofit leaders to learn & share as they work to address racial equity and social justice individually and collaboratively within the nonprofit space. Second, to design an action-oriented learning space with the goal of developing implementable tools for building more equitable organizations and communities.

Success for our work means:

  • Together SC has established an equity peer network to increase collaboration and resource sharing among nonprofit leaders in South Carolina.
  • Together SC has established an equity learning cohort with a consistent level of knowledge among nonprofit leaders.

PEER NETWORK MEMBERSHIP

  • Member Benefits: a network of peers, educational resources, professional development, and exclusive convenings
  • Staff and volunteers of Together SC member organizations are invited to join this peer network for free.  Sign up here
  • See who has already joined: EQUITY PEER NETWORK DIRECTORY

 

RESOURCES

  1. Your Guide to Equity Terminology
  2. Together SC’s Racial & Social Equity Commitment
  3. Able SC's Guide to Person-First Language
  4. Human Rights Campaign’s Glossary of LGBTQ+ Definitions
  5. Leadership Guide for Promoting Race Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

 

LEADERSHIP TEAM MAKEUP

The Leadership Team is appointed and will be composed of Peer Network members. All Leadership Team members will serve a one-year term – July 1 through June 30 and may be re-appointed.

Equity Peer Network Leadership Team

Amanda Lawrence

Amanda Lawrence

Sr. Director for Innovation, Partnership Excellence, StriveTogether

Co-Chair & TSC Board Member

Melanie Huggins

Melanie Huggins

Executive Director, Richland Library

Co-Chair & TSC Board Member

Alana Stroker

Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility , Colonial Life

Colonial Life / Unum, Equity Network Sponsor

LaVanda Brown

LaVanda Brown

Executive Director, YWCA Greater Charleston

Anita Case

Anita Case

Executive Director, Affinity Health Center

Quinn Hayes

Quinn Hayes

Program & Grants Manager, Together Women Rise

Melissa Moore

Melissa Moore

Lowcountry Manager, Women's Rights and Empowerment Network

Meredith Talford

Meredith Talford

Dir. of Strategy, Innovation, and Communication, Fact Forward

Ericka Wooten

Ericka Wooten

Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC

Beth Ruffin

Beth Ruffin

Owner/Principal, The Everyday Inclusionist

Equity Peer Network Facilitator

Desmonies White

Desmonies White

MSW

Events & Program Manager, Together SC

Together SC Staff Liaison