Prior to joining UWCE, Kimberly served as an appointee in Washington, D.C., where she led a federal bureau within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services focused on improving the economic and social well-being of children, youth, families, and communities.

 Kimberly’s career includes serving as Senior Policy Advisor to the Mayor of the District of Columbia on the Interagency Council on Homelessness and working as an attorney with a legal aid nonprofit focused on ensuring children and families have stability, health, and access to education. She began her career in the United States Senate advising on health and human services policy.

 She holds a law degree and a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh.

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 Olga’s work has been nationally and internationally recognized. In 2025, she was a winner of the Golden Flame Award from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for excellence in strategic communication. In 2026, she was honored with the Outstanding Executive Award from the Association for Christian Fundraising (ACF) for her leadership in advancing mission-driven organizations through ethical fundraising and visionary stewardship.

 Olga holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Emory University, a Master’s in Writing and Digital Communication from Agnes Scott College, and her MBA executive education through Abilitie. 

She is an author in Hope for the Holidays, A Year of Hope, and The Advent Collection. Her three forthcoming children’s books, to be released by Summer 2026, continue her work of shaping the future through story.

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In addition to his academic roles, he is the director of the two-day media conference the Southern Regional Press Institute. Passionate about film, arts, and culture, Kareem serves on the Board of Governors for the Southeast chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and has served appointments with the Savannah Film Commission and the Savannah Cultural Affairs and Art Commission. Recognized as a 2024 Georgia Trend “40 Under 40” honoree, he remains committed to mentoring future media professionals and advocating for the arts.

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 Prior to joining the Savannah team in 2018, Jason held various executive roles with Goodwill organizations in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale retail, manufacturing, and workforce development operations while advancing Goodwill’s commitment to dignity through the power of work. Jason holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Public Administration from Strayer University and has completed executive development programs with Goodwill Industries International.

 He currently serves as Treasurer for the Mid Atlantic Goodwill Industries Coalition (MAGIC) and as Chair of the Georgia Goodwill Association (GGA), supporting collaboration and shared impact across the Goodwill network.

Jason is the proud father of two sons, Zach and Alex, and is happily married to his husband, Luiz. Jason and Luiz live in Savannah with their four pups—Minnie, Auggie, Penelope, and Mayhem.

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Wade is a past president of the Savannah Bar Association, a past president of the Savannah East Rotary, and past chair of the board of trustees of Savannah Country Day School. Wade served a three-year term on the Dartmouth Alumni Council and has been a Dartmouth Class of 1980 secretary for over 30 years. He is a past president of the University of Georgia Law School Alumni Association Council. 

Wade received his B.A., magna cum laude, from Dartmouth College in 1980 and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Georgia in 1983. At Dartmouth, he was Phi Beta Kappa. Wade was a Woodruff Scholar and a member of the Order of the Coif at Georgia. After law school, Wade clerked for two years for Judge Dudley H. Bowen, Jr., U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia.

Wade and his wife, Susan, have been married for 43 years. They have two children: a son, who is a lawyer in Atlanta, and a daughter, who is a doctor in Athens.

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 Born and raised in Jamaica, Dr. Gray brings cultural depth and global perspective to her work. She earned her doctoral degree from Delaware State University, where her research examined how mindset influences leadership practices in schools. The findings continue to shape her approach to developing students and educators.

 In 2023, she was named Special Education Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Learning Resources System and was commended for her dependability, professionalism, and genuine concern for students and their futures.

 She currently serves as a Transition Specialist with the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, designing and coordinating supports that prepare students to confidently navigate life, career, and purpose after high school. She believes loving-kindness can transform every person and every relationship.

Family is central to her life. She and her husband, Mark, are raising their children, Malachi and Sarah, with intention and purpose.

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Hospice Savannah, where he blends strategic leadership with a deep commitment to compassionate care. With decades of experience in nonprofit development, community engagement, and storytelling for impact, Jamey is known for elevating organizational missions and strengthening relationships across the region.

 Before entering the hospice field, Jamey worked as a psychotherapist with the Tampa AIDS Network, supporting individuals and families during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis. This formative work shaped his lifelong dedication to vulnerable communities and the transformative power of empathy.

Jamey is also the co-founder of the Institute for Story Savannah, an initiative that celebrates personal narrative as a tool for healing, connection, and community-building. His passion for stories—both spoken and lived—continues to influence his professional and civic leadership.

A recognized community advocate, Jamey has served on the boards of the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, the Savannah Small Business Chamber, and the Savannah Children’s Choir. Across each role, he is celebrated for advancing collaboration, creativity, and compassionate service throughout Savannah and beyond.

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But overtime, he started asking a different question: What happens when the hero leaves?

As the CEO of Khaki Consulting, Steve works with growth-minded founders and leadership teams who look successful on paper but feel trapped because everything still depends on them. He calls it the “Leadership Bottleneck.” His work challenges a deeply held belief in our culture that great leadership is about personal achievement rather than multiplying others. He’s been in Savannah long enough to almost claim local status, is fiercely proud of his family, and still cheers unapologetically for the Philadelphia Eagles. He believes the true measure of leadership is not what you accomplish, but who becomes capable because you were there.

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