Who we are

The Berkeley County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Foundation is a 501c3 tax exempt organization that supports the children of our county who are placed under the legal care of the South Carolina Department of Social Services per the Family Court system. Each child is required to have a Volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) assigned.

The primary project of the GAL Foundation is the annual Angel Tree Campaign which provides Christmas gifts to Berkeley County each year. The Berkeley County GAL Foundation also sends Berkeley County children to summer camps and recognizes them on their birthdays with a gift card. The Foundation at times has stepped in to provide medical items when they are not provided by Medicaid.

Meet the Officers & Members

  • Kimberly Jones

    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.

  • Dr. Regina McNeil

    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.

  • Gay McCants

    TREASURER

  • Regina "Bird" Wasser

    SECRETARY

  • Donna Cirincione

    PARLIAMENTARIAN

  • Dr. Ethel Jefferson

    MEMBER

  • Jennifer Freemon

    MEMBER