Who we are

PRESIDENT

Kimberly, a native of Detroit, Michigan, is a devoted servant leader, advocate, and woman of faith with a lifelong commitment to community service. She earned an Associate’s degree in Office Administration from Ferris State University and a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies, with a minor in Paralegal Studies, from the University of Maryland.

Kimberly spent 14 years in Corporate America and completed 23 years of distinguished Federal service. Following her retirement, she has continued her dedication to advocacy and volunteerism. She served for several years as President of her Community Association in Maryland, has been a Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in South Carolina since 2010, joined the Guardian Ad Litem Foundation in 2018, and currently serves as President of the GAL Foundation.

A proud former military spouse, Kimberly traveled throughout the United States and lived abroad in Germany and Italy alongside her now-retired Air Force husband before settling in South Carolina. She is an active member of the Berkeley County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she was honored as Delta of the Year and currently serves as Chair of the Girls’ Mentoring Program. Kimberly also faithfully serves her church through youth leadership and the Women’s Missionary Society.

Above all, Kimberly treasures her roles as a wife, mother, and proud grandmother to Nalani and Amare.

VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. Regina McNeil was born and reared in Anniston, Alabama. She dedicated her life early to Christ at The Greater Thankful Baptist Church. After high school, Regina graduated from Alabama A&M University with a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. Later she received her Masters in Systems Engineering and PhD in Engineering and Technology Management.

Dr. McNeil has worked at various Department of Defense contracting firms in her career but settled with a career in what is now known as the Department of War. She serves as a Competency Supervisor and Software Engineer.

Dr. McNeil has been an advocate for giving back to the community. She has devoted many years of volunteerism and social activism through organizations such as Second Chance, Meals on Wheels and Holiday Homelessness Help. She currently serves as the VP on the G.A.L. Foundation of Berkeley County board.

Dr. McNeil mentors PhD fellows and is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She has one son who has committed to a career of service as a uniformed member of the U.S. military. Regina continues to propel her faith, obedience and spiritual stewardship through her active membership and commitment as the Technology Director of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. When she has spare time, Regina likes to read, watch Korean dramas and self-teach herself the French language.

SECRETARY

Bird was born and raised in South Carolina. She became a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in 1993. After years of working in the medical field and several as a stay home parent she began a new career in the family court arena getting certified as a Guardian ad Litem in 2018. That opened the door for her to become a visitation supervisor as well as four years as a Site Coordinator for Strengthening Families Program.

Bird is the youngest and only daughter from a small town in Horry County called Aynor, SC where her 3 brothers still live. She married a Navy veteran in 1994 and made the Low Country her home. They have 3 children ages 25, 26. And 28. She loves boating on Lake Moultrie best but being near water is her happy place.

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Donna was born and raised in Munhall, PA just outside of Pittsburgh, and graduated in 1990 from Miami-Dade Community College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration and then went onto Florida International University to study Business Administration with a minor in Computer Sciences. She received a Certificate in Project Management from George Washington College in 2001.

From 1997 through 2020 Donna was employed by The Boeing Company in Seattle, WA. She started as an Information Technology Analyst until IT was outsourced, then she moved onto Project Management with the Developmental Commercial Programs working alongside the Design Engineers on a variety of commercial airplane programs including the 737 MAX before retiring.

Having retired from The Boeing Company, due to the Covid Pandemic in 2020, she relocated to Summerville, South Carolina to be near her family, Charleston and the beaches. After Donna began volunteering with the Guardian Ad Litem of Berkeley County in January 2023, she started to work with the GAL Foundation in October 2023 to help the children even further. She currently holds the Parliamentarian role working with the GAL Foundation Board. 
She is also a member of her Berkeley County Party as First-Vice Chair and New Member/Welcome Committee and is Lead on the Contest Every Race Grants.  She also supports the Closet of Hope, Period Pixies and the Public Works Art Center in Summerville. 

Former Professional and Community Associations in Seattle, WA:
Boeing Woman in Leadership (BWIL), Project Management Institute (PMI), Seattle, WA, Project Management Interest Group (PMIG), The Boeing Company

Outreach Program Men’s & Women’s Winter Shelter, Volunteer Coordinator, Federal Way, WA; Citizens Emergency Response Team, Federal Way, WA; Red Cross Disaster Services Volunteer, Shelter Manager/Supervisor, Government Liaison, Seattle, WA

MEMBER

PUBLIC RELATIONS LIAISON

Jennifer hails from San Diego, California and is currently an active Guardian ad Litem volunteer for Berkeley County. She has spent the better part of a decade quietly showing up for her community — lending her design and marketing skills wherever they might make a difference.

As a creative director by trade, Jennifer has volunteered her talents to organizations doing meaningful work — helping build the MendTN online curriculum with YWCA Nashville's AMENDTogether initiative, developing the website for the Nashville Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and supporting OneGenAway's fundraising efforts to bring healthy food to families facing barriers in Middle Tennessee.

Away from the screen, Jennifer spent several years as a Performing Arts Instructor — with Nashville Ballet's community division and at Studio M — working with children ages 5 to 15. She found that the arts had a unique way of reaching kids, and grateful to be part of that.

In October 2024, Jennifer began volunteering as a Guardian ad Litem in Berkeley County, South Carolina, advocating for children navigating the court system. In March 2025, she joined the Guardian ad Litem Foundation Board of Directors, hopeful that she can contribute in some small way to expanding that support for more children and families.

Jennifer's path from dance studio floors to courtrooms to boardrooms tells a simple story: she shows up fully, and she shows up for others.

MEMBER

After a 30-year career spent helping organizations understand people, solve problems, and navigate change, Amy is now bringing those same skills to a cause much closer to home: advocating for children in her community.

Her professional career spans business strategy, market research, organizational leadership, and healthcare operations. Most recently, she served as Director of Operations and Business Development for Daniel Island Family Medicine, where she led the practice through a significant transformation of its healthcare delivery model and oversaw key areas including finance, human resources, billing, and business operations. Earlier in her career, Amy spent nearly 18 years with Blackbaud, where she held a series of leadership positions focused on market research, customer insights, strategy, and organizational improvement.

Now retired from her corporate career, Amy is focused on putting her experience, energy, and perspective to work in service of her community. She currently serves as a Guardian ad Litem in Berkeley County, advocating for the best interests of children involved in abuse and neglect proceedings. Her firsthand experience as a Guardian ad Litem has given her a meaningful appreciation for both the challenges these children face and the important role that community support can play in their lives.

Amy holds a B.A. in Economics from Furman University and an MBA in Business Administration from The Citadel. She is the mother of two adult children and shares her home with two dogs. Outside of her volunteer work, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and finding new ways to stay engaged in and give back to her community.

Amy is excited to bring both her professional experience and her personal commitment to children and families to the Berkeley County Guardian ad Litem Foundation, helping strengthen its ability to support Guardians ad Litem and the children they serve.

MEMBER

Georgetta Cousar Bryant is a native of Salters, South Carolina, and a proud graduate of the Williamsburg County school system. Her lifelong commitment to education has been marked by excellence, leadership, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others.

Ms. Bryant earned a Bachelor of Science degree from South Carolina State College. After one year in the workforce, she returned to her alma mater, now known as South Carolina State University, where she earned a Master of Education degree. Following 21 years of dedicated service as an educator, she felt a divine calling to pursue a new avenue of leadership within the field of education. Answering that call, she returned to graduate school and earned a second Master of Education degree in Secondary School Administration and Supervision from Charleston Southern University.

With an impressive 37-year career in education, Ms. Bryant served 21 years as a high school business education teacher and 16 years as a secondary school administrator. Throughout her career, she demonstrated a steadfast commitment to empowering students, supporting educators, and promoting academic and personal growth. She is now enjoying a well-deserved retirement.

Her commitment to service extends beyond the classroom and into her faith community. Ms. Bryant is an active and dedicated member of Moncks Corner African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she has faithfully served in youth ministry for more than 25 years. She currently serves as President of the Women’s Missionary Society, a position she has held for seven years. In addition, she humbly serves as the Mt. Pleasant District Christian Education Director, continuing her passion for teaching, mentoring, and Christian leadership.

Ms. Bryant and her husband, Alfred, have shared 37 years of marriage. Together, they are the proud parents of two sons, Matthew and Timothy, and a beloved daughter-in-law, Dannica, and they are blessed to be grandparents to their cherished grandson, Carter.

Through her professional career, ministry, and family, Ms. Bryant continues to exemplify a life rooted in faith, education, leadership, service, and love for others.