1898 Calhoun St.
Rainbow Row #8
Columbia, SC 29201
803.256.9700 Main
803.256.2519 Fax
There are currently five partners in the firm, all specializing in different areas. They are:
Melissa Evans received her Masters Degree in Computer Informtion Systems in 2004. Prior to obtaining an advanced degree in technology, she has been in the Technology Industry since 1995. Melissa has worked for and in a variety of companies, government agencies and non-profit agencies.
Her specialies include systems design and integration with a focus on taking a systems approach to technology to improve the work flow and communication between all entities of the organization. Melissa is also a master at Database Design and Implementation using a variety of database platforms.
Melissa also specializes in Technology Training. She is a Certified Microsoft Trainer and focuses on teaching user end products. More importantly Melissa takes the approach that knowing one product is great, but knowing how systems work together is better for the user and the organization.
Elizabeth
(Betty) Mandell, Ph.D.Dr.Betty Mandell is a licensed Psychologist. More than 25 years in private practice gives her extensive experience with clients of all ages. These days she is particularly enjoying working with families and children.
Following the attainment of her doctorate at the University of South Carolina she worked there for more than a decade before going into private practice. She was on the Psychology Department faculty and a Project Director in the Social Problems Research Institute.
Over the years she has done human relations training and consulting with state and federal agencies. In addition to academic publications, in 1989 and 1990, she wrote a monthly column for the State newspaper called "Mind Matters".
Dr. Mandell is in Who's Who of American Women. She has served on the Licensing Board for Psychologists and on the Board of Palmetto Place, an emergency shelter for children. Governor Riley appointed her to the statewide School District Board in the prisons. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the South Carolina Psychological Association. She was, for many years, a certified adoption specialist for the State of South Carolina.
Dr. Mandell is an accomplished nature photographer and has always enjoyed hiking, swimming, biking and kayaking.
Dr. Mandell accepts most insurance payments. She performs evaluations of children and adults and is a therapist for children of all ages and adults. She is a marital counselor as well.
Isabelle
(Isa) Mandell, Ph.D.Dr. Isabelle Mandell received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon. Dr. Mandell has worked for the last fifteen years as a researcher, therapist and consultant providing writing, program evaluation, training and support services for those pursuing federal, state and local grants, primarily in the fields of education, substance abuse, corrections, and mental health.
Dr. Mandell has developed and implemented program evaluation projects for a variety of agencies and organizations. At this time, Dr. Mandell is providing grant program evaluation services for Richland School District One, for a Smaller Learning Communities project, for Fast Forward Neighborhood Technology Center in Columbia, South Carolina, for the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, for a statewide Teaching American History grant, and for the Midlands Youth Coalition. In the past she has worked with school districts all over the state of South Carolina to provide consultation, evaluation services and grant writing.
In the past she has worked with school districts and other state agencies in Darlington, Marion, Mullins, Charleston, Lexington, Orangeburg and Richland counties to provide consultation, evaluation services and grant writing. Many of these grants have focused on supporting those students who are most at risk of school failure and negative life outcomes due to substance use, lack of family stability, and other risk factors.
Dr. Mandell is comfortable speaking with large groups of people and has
provided training for local corporations in diversity, communication skills
and conflict resolution.
Anne
S. Sinclair, M.A.ASinclair@ResourceAssocInc.com
Anne Sinclair has a diverse background in organizational development, strategic planning, problem solving, board development, meeting facilitation, board training, communication skill development, and conflict management. With these skills, Anne has worked with family businesses, partnerships, not for profit organizations, and government agencies. Anne’s skills are valuable in planning sessions, retreats and small groups. After sixteen years in the mental health and not for profit fields, she established her consulting practice in 1989 in Columbia, South Carolina.
The primary focus of Anne’s role with family businesses is to facilitate the process of developing the governance bodies for family businesses. Through entities such as family councils and boards of directors, family members, business owners, and senior managers have the avenues to solve disputes, make decisions, and move the business forward. With Anne’s knowledge of these structures, she facilitates the process for members of family businesses to explore options on the role of the various entities, determine their composition, and develop strategic plans to guide their actions.
In addition to her work with family businesses, Anne consults with not for profit organizations in a variety or roles. She works with boards of directors in the areas of board development and capacity enhancement of boards and their staff with a focus on the organization’s mission. One of Anne’s particular strengths is in the area of strategic planning. Anne leads organizations through an in-depth initial process to evaluate the strengths, challenges, opportunities, and barriers of the organization to the ultimate development of a strategic plan that will lead the organization forward. Through this process, she empowers groups to tackle the difficult challenges, resolve the conflicts and mixed priorities, and to develop strategies.
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Anne Walker, M.Ed.Anne Walker speaks and lives life, always with humor. Realizing that when she said funny things people laughed, Anne learned early in life to laugh at herself. When she prayed in Baptist Training Union thanking God for cabbage, and everyone laughed, Anne knew she was on to something. Not necessarily always trying, she's been making audiences and anyone else willing to listen laugh with her ever since! Anne knows that rubber bands, ziploc bags and cell phones make life so much better!
Anne has been in the speaking and training business since 1975 and has been a member of the National Speaker's Association since 1987. She has spoken to numerous businesses, agencies, non-profit organizations, governmental entities and associations throughout the United States and England.
Anne conducts one half to a full day long trainings on topics related to managing a business with 100+ employees, and working with for-profit, as well as non-profit boards on topics such as governance, "friend and fund" raising, team building and strategic planning.
Anne particularly enjoys 30-45 minute presentations related to:
"Finding The Laughter in Life",
"Crazy Things Happen in Community Corrections" and
"Leading With Your Head AND Your Heart".
Her services also include one-on-one hourly coaching and consulting for Chief Executive Officers and Executive Directors regarding speaking and leadership.
For her fee structure please make direct contact with Anne. In addition to her business phone, Anne can be reached at 803.773.0162 and by email at annewalker@sc.rr.com.