WINGS Staff

Bridget has worked on the WINGS staff since 1998, training alongside WINGS’ spirited founder, Ginny Deerin. Throughout her years with WINGS she has gained experience with all aspects of the organization, specifically: developing program curriculum; hiring of staff; overseeing the opening of each WINGS program; and spearheading important grant applications and research projects.

Bridget took over as WINGS’ CEO in January 2011. 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. She is member of the Charleston Volunteer for Literacy Board and the Sports Challenge Advisory Board and is also an adjunct professor at Trident Technical College. Bridget is married and has a 7 year old daughter and a baby boy.

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.

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.

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.

Piper joined WINGS in January 2011. She is tasked with making WINGS’ data collection more efficient and finding ways to improve upon WINGS’ outcomes. She graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Statistics from the University of Wyoming, with an emphasis in research in the social sciences. She has experience working with adults and children in the mental health field and as an outdoor activities facilitator. Piper has lived in Charleston for two years and is enjoying the warm weather, living near the beach, and spending time with her pets.