STAFF
Our people make us who we are.
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Jennifer Abrusia’s introduction to the nonprofit world began in 2016 as an active Board Member and Treasurer for HERIndependence, a Charleston based NPO that supports single mothers pursuing a postsecondary education, by subsidizing their housing expenses. This experience, combined with over two decades spent in the healthcare field in hands on patient care, has been the catalyst for her desire to spend more energy supporting causes that improve the lives of those in our community. A genuinely curious person with a deep compassion for her fellow humans, Jennifer looks forward to using her experiences to support the clients at People in Partnership as we work together to make South Carolina an even better place for us all.
Jennifer lives in Anderson, SC with her husband Francesco and is the proud mother of Zoe, a 2022 Clemson Graduate.
BOARD
Being on our board presents a special, unique opportunity as we are committed to teaching our people how to be effective board members. This is a perfect opportunity for someone’s first board member role, to learn responsibilities and best practices, and go onward to other organizations with experience and knowledge.
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Katy is passionate about education and believes that big change starts with small steps.
She is currently the managing partner at Calloway Stern Group, a nonprofit project management and executive search firm based in Charleston, SC.
Katy lives on James Island where she raises her 17 year old son alongside her 2 German Shepherd dogs.
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Ashlie Malone is a seasoned business professional and entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in the healthcare industry. Most recently Ashlie served as the Practice Administrator of a busy ophthalmic surgical group which she launched with the owners in 2008 and developed into a large surgical group spanning a tri-county region outside of Charleston, South Carolina.
In addition to her administrative expertise, Ashlie is an active member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) as well as the South Carolina Bar Association. Ashlie previously served as the President of the National Board for the Certification of Ophthalmic Executives (NBCOE), is a frequent contributor to Administrative EyeCare Magazine, and works closely with practices as both a consultant and mentor with a special focus on practice management, workflow, and recovering profitability. Her entrepreneurial spirit has supported the launch and development of several personal ventures as well, including the Practice Management Insights podcast and Phone COA, LLC, which provides prescreening and preloading services to busy ophthalmic practices to decompress staffing shortages and expedite patient work up times.
Most importantly, Ashlie serves as the mother of three boys and enjoys developing new projects, travel and boating with her family.
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Malissa was born in Charleston and grew up in Mount Pleasant. She went to high school at First Baptist downtown.
Malissa graduated from the College of Charleston in 1997 with a BS in Biology and went to MUSC for her Physician Assistant degree, graduating Cum Laude in 2000.
She has been in plastic surgery for the majority of her career and opened True Beauty Aesthetics in June 2022. Her vision is based on the quote, “A woman of true beauty offers others the grace to be, and the room to become,” from the book Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge.
Malissa has three sons. Seth is 14 and attends Lucy Beckham High School Twins Matthew and Samuel are 11 and attend Moultrie Middle School.
Malissa met her husband Scott bow hunting in Canada and together they love fishing, hunting, and being in the outdoors.
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Kerri Rosen, CPCC, ACE is the founder of 7 Nightingales, a boutique career consulting and coaching firm. An avid, long-time entrepreneur, Kerri enjoys projects that turn people's passions into actionable initiatives and organizations. She is driven by her belief in the importance of improving even one person's life.
Having attended Wellesley College, she is now pursuing a Master's degree in Apologetics from Houston Christian University. She is a highly trained coaching professional and ran a high-tech software organization in her early years.
Kerri is a joyful world traveler and lives on Sullivan's Island with her 3 teens. She enjoys competitive ballroom dancing as part of her own story of passion.