Geales Sands | Executive Director | gsands@bunnelle.org | direct line – (843) 237-1582
Geales joined the Foundation in 2004 as its Executive Director and first employee. Previously, she worked in volunteer recruitment and placement as well as in development for nonprofits. She enjoys connecting people and organizations. She is a Riley Fellow and a Senior Fellow with the Waccamaw American Leadership Forum. She holds a B.A. in Art History from Louisiana State University.
Contact Geales for:
• Public speaking • Overview of nonprofit organizations in Georgetown County • Information on Georgetown area nonprofits • General consultation for nonprofits
Ashley Nelson | Senior Director | anelson@bunnelle.org | direct line – (843) 972-9384
Ashley joined the Bunnelle Foundation in 2014 after working in the telecommunications industry. She is the Project Manager for the Foundation’s Cradle to Career (C2C) Strategic Initiative work. She also develops and implements the Foundation’s Communications strategy. Ashley holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from Strayer University and a B.S. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Winthrop University.
Contact Ashley for:
• Cradle to Career Initiative • Pathways to Possibilities Career Expo • Bunnelle Foundation Youth Board • Palmetto Giving Day
Kevin McCray | Grants & Data Manager | kmccray@bunnelle.org | direct line – (843) 972-9374
Kevin joined the Foundation in 2019 after working as a fundraiser at a nonprofit in the Piedmont region of South Carolina. Kevin oversees the Foundation’s grantmaking programs. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Coastal Carolina University.
Contact Kevin for:
• Grant Portal/Application Assistance • Grant Proposal Feedback
Jamie Jayroe | Bunnelle Technology & Accounting Manager | jjayroe@bunnelle.org | direct line – (843) 314-9274
Jamie joined the Foundation in 2012 after working as both a bookkeeper in the private sector and as a supervisor for an afterschool program (funded by the Bunnelle Foundation). Jamie provides technology and logistics support to Foundation staff and users of the Bunnelle meeting spaces. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Coastal Carolina University.
Contact Jamie for:
• Technology Assistance • Help with Posting on CICT Forum • Meeting Space Setup • Updating Grantee Directory Information • Billing Inquiries
Kristin Bilbey | Office & Events Manager | kbilbey@bunnelle.org | direct line – (843) 972-9388
Kristin joined the Foundation in May of 2024 after being self-employed alongside her husband for over 20 years in the publishing industry. Her current position with the Foundation gives her the ability to work in community building through hosting Bunnelle Foundation events and promoting youth development through Bunnelle’s Cradle to Career initiatives. She also provides administrative support to staff. Kristin earned her B.A. in Prelaw from Michigan State University.
Contact Kristin for:
• Bunnelle Meeting Space Reservations • Common Issues/Common Threads Events • General Information • Pathways to Possibilities Exhibitor Information
Sarah Smith | Board Chair | Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments
C. Michael Branham | Director | Young Clement Rivers, LLC
Ray Funnye | Director | Georgetown County Department of Public Services
Charles Swenson | Director | Coastal Observer
