Freddie Boan
Area Supervisor for Orangeburg, Bamberg, and Calhoun Counties
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation
Freddie Boan is the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department Area Supervisor for Orangeburg, Bamberg, and Calhoun Counties. He is a National Legislative Advocate for the National MS Society. Mr. Boan also serves as the Director of Community Relations for Carolina Learning Solutions.
Cassandra Sligh Conway, PhD, CRC, GCDF, aPHR
Professor
South Carolina State University
Dr. Cassandra Sligh Conway has 21 years of academic teaching experience at HBCUs and PWIs. Over her career span, Dr. Sligh Conway has served as Director of Field Experiences, Professor, Chair, and Coordinator of a program. Dr. Sligh has a PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling and holds several certifications in several areas. She has been awarded over 1.5 million in grants over her career span. She has published several books and articles related to empowering women in ecovillages, diverse learners, mentoring students, and technology-related topics.
Elaine Eskew, LMSW, BCC
Chaplin and Licensed Social Worker
Rev. Dr. Elaine J. Eskew, is a Board-Certified Chaplain, Licensed Social Worker, and Ordained Pastor in an African Methodist Church. She retired from the Department of Social Services, specializing in Child Protective Services. After retirement, she earned three advanced degrees culminating in a Doctors Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Leadership. Her area of expertise is the area of Secondary Trauma.
Stephen Patterson
Offender Services Coordinator
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Stephen Patterson is a graduate of Elon University with a BA degree and from the University of South Carolina with a Masters Degree in Counseling. He is currently at South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation – Consumer Services. Mr. Patterson is the author of two books, Better Living Through Laughter and The King's Last Ride and Director of Training for Carolina Learning Solutions.
Tobie Pollock, DM, RBCC, PT-CSP
AME Pastor
Dr. Tobie Pollock is a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains; Retired Board Certified Chaplain 2022, Pastoral Thanatologist Certified Specialist, Retired Hospice Director 2022, Dementia Dialogues Specialist Certification February 2008; Clinical Pastoral Education [completing 4 units in 2007]; Nursing Assistance certification August 1997; QPR Gatekeeper Certification (Suicide Prevention Training) August 2014; and the completion of numerous other courses that give continuing education units. She has achieved contact hours with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.; and has completed a Professional Certificate Program, "Advancing End-of-Life Care Across Disciplines" with Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC. She earned her DMin from Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C., May 12, 2014. She is an AME Pastor.
