Before starting WINGS in 1996, Ginny spent two decades as a marketing and fundraising executive in Charleston. She served as vice president at the marketing, advertising and public relations firm, Rawle-Murdy. Her work in political campaigns helped elect numerous public officials including the mayor, a governor and a U.S. senator. As a professional fundraiser, she worked at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, the Medical University of South Carolina and the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina. Ginny has a son, and a daughter who’s a former WINGS kid, and she loves living at the beach. Read how Ginny decided to give kids WINGS.
WINGS Staff
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CEO/Founder
A WINGer since 1996
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Executive Director
A WINGer since 1998
Bridget has worked on the WINGS staff since 1998. Former Program Director at Memminger Elementary School, she develops programming, provides staff training and oversees reporting and evaluation activities. In 2008 she was recognized as a promising leader on the “Forty under 40” list in the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Bridget has an undergraduate degree in parks and recreation from North Carolina State University and a master's degree in education, with a concentration in school-age development from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN. -
Chief Program Officer
A WINGer since 2002
Nicole has worked on the WINGS staff in our learning laboratory at Memminger Elementary School since 2002, and served as Program Director there beginning in 2004. She counseled youth and their families during two years at the South Carolina Department of Mental Health and has a juvenile justice degree from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. During her free time, she loves to run and spend time with family and friends. In 2009 she was recognized as a promising leader on the “Forty under 40” list in the Charleston Regional Business Journal. -
Director of Business Affairs
A WINGer since 2009
Adam joined WINGS in 2009. Prior to doing so, Adam worked in commercial real estate development and received his MBA from The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. He also taught sixth grade and coached the school’s cross country team. Outside of work, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife, eating good food, and running and riding his bike. -
Director of Development
A WINGer since 2007
Liz has worked for WINGS in our corporate office since 2007, when she began as a part-time Administrative Assistant. She graduated from the College of Charleston in 2004 with a degree in Arts Management. Before coming to WINGS, Liz worked for local arts related non-profits where she practiced her management, PR and budding development skills. In her free time Liz likes to cook, travel and love on her 10 year-old Golden Retriever, Barbara.
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Director of Communications
A WINGer since 2010
Erica joined the WINGS team in 2010. Before coming onboard she spent four years in New York City where she honed her communication skills working on public relations accounts specific to travel brands and destinations. A South Carolinian by birth, Erica graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.A. in Communications. She enjoys visiting with family near and far, and in her spare times never passes up a chance to hunt for local vintage finds or escape for a day at the beach.
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Program Director, Memminger Elementary School
A WINGer since 2007
Cristy joined WINGS in 2007 to serve as a WINGSLeader at Memminger Elementary. At the end of the 2007-2008 school year, Cristy took on the position as Program Fellow and was named Program Director for WINGS at Memminger in the spring of 2009. Cristy is a Charleston native, has a B.S. degree in Sociology from the College of Charleston, and especially enjoys the summertime. -
Program Director, Chicora Elementary
A WINGer since 2006
Heather began working for WINGS in 2006 as a WINGSLeader at Memminger Elementary. She is a graduate of the College of Charleston, where she earned a B.S. in psychology. Heather returned to the WINGS program the summer of 2010 to serve as Program Director at Chicora Elementary, and when she’s not working she enjoys baking and reading books.
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Program Director, North Charleston Elementary School
A WINGer since 2007
Stephanie joined WINGS in 2007 as a WINGSLeader at Memminger Elementary.
In 2009 she helped to open a new WINGS program at North Charleston Elementary, and she now serves as the Program Director for North Charleston. Stephanie graduated in 2010 from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Physical Education and a concentration in Health Promotion. In her free time she enjoys running, serving as an extra on the television show “Army Wives,” and spending time with her family and friends. -
Program Director, James Simons Elementary
A WINGer since 2003
Cheryl joined the WINGS staff in 2003 as a WINGSLeader at Memminger Elementary. After graduating from the College of Charleston in 2006 with an undergraduate degree in Communications, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where she spent three years as a teacher in the field of early childhood education. In June 2010 she returned to her WINGS roots and took on the role of Program Director at James Simons Elementary, a new program for WINGS. She enjoys traveling, listening to music, spending time with her husband and dog, and enjoying different restaurants.
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Assistant Program Director/Peace Manager, James Simons Elementary
A WINGer since 2006
Shameka joined wings in 2006 as a WINGSLeader. In 2007 she graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Physical Education. She is currently earning her master’s degree in social work, and in 2010 returned to WINGS to take on the role of Assistant Program Director/ Peace Manager at James Simons Elementary. When she’s not at WINGS Shameka enjoys spending time with family and friends, blogging, and getting lost in the stacks at Barnes and Nobles.
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WINGS AmeriCorps VISTA
A WINGer since 2010
Ashley joined WINGS in 2010 as an AmeriCorps VISTA. She graduated from Eastern University in Pennsylvania in 2009, where she earned a B.A. in Sociology. Originally from Perkasie, Pennsylvania, Ashley relocated to Charleston specifically to serve at WINGS. She enjoys playing soccer, supporting the Philadelphia Phillies, and is looking forward to exploring all that her new city has to offer.