Kim Clifton, Executive Director Originally from Savannah, Ga., and a graduate of the College of Charleston, Kim brings a wealth of successful nonprofit experience to the HALOS team. She received a Master of Social Work degree from Boston University with a concentration in program planning and development, community organizing, and nonprofit administration. With 15 years of nonprofit experience, Kim has been a VISTA volunteer in Whidbey Island, Wash., the Director of Development for a community center in inner city Boston, and a fundraising specialist in Guatemala. “What excites me about HALOS is that it is such an effective community collaboration. This makes a stronger, more vibrant program.”
Elisa Mundis, Resource Development Coordinator Since her arrival in Charleston in 2002, Elisa has worked full-time, volunteered, and supported numerous local nonprofits with diverse missions. Her work has involved a variety of tasks; including event planning, grant writing and fundraising, and coordinating the formation of task forces and advisory boards to address community-wide issues. Much of this work has been focused on cancer prevention and outreach to underserved populations, and issues related to poverty and homelessness in the tri-county area. Elisa recently earned a Master of Public Administration degree, with a focus on nonprofit management, from the College of Charleston. “Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, ‘Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.' HALOS allows me to do my bit of good helping children and families become strong and empowered.
Amber Sahlberg, Family Support Coordinator A native of Georgia and new resident of Charleston, Amber graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. She has worked in the social services field for 6 years in Florida, Georgia and most recently West Africa. Amber served as a Peace Corps Public Health volunteer in Guinea working on the development of sustainable health education and outreach programs with a focus on malnutrition. Amber brings to HALOS experience in working with volunteers, facilitating trainings, collaborating with governmental and private organizations and identifying community needs and resources. "I am excited to continue work for HALOS that promotes, strengthens and empowers both families and the community."
Josh Pernick, Americorps* VISTA Outreach Coordinator Originally from New York, Josh is a recent graduate of Brandeis University with a degree in Sociology. He worked in the social services field during his time at Brandeis, volunteering for an organization with a mission to provide educational opportunities to children living in shelters. He has experience in the field of early education, working for four years as a preschool teacher as well as with children under the age of five in a local shelter, all while earning his degree. An AmeriCorps VISTA member, Josh is working with HALOS to expand the Kinship Care program to include positive activities and programs for the children and youth involved. “I am excited to work for an organization which strives to expand educational opportunities for children and to ensure that all children are empowered to become leaders in our community."