Gregory K. Voight

Garcia Edgerton Williams is the principal and current owner of Stellar Communications, a public relations company founded by her late husband, Sidney Williams, Jr. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Garcia relocated to Charleston from Washington, D.C., in 2000. A natural communicator, her expertise lies in building strong relationships both traditionally and through social and traditional media, enhancing business and networking opportunities.

Community service is a core value in Garcia’s life, a legacy she carries forward from her mother, Georgine Edgerton. Georgine’s passion and commitment to the Baltimore community set a standard of service that Garcia continues to model in her own contributions.

In May 2022, Garcia was honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. recognized her significant contributions through volunteer service over her lifetime. She currently serves as a Commissioner for the City of Charleston Housing Authority and contributes to the Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation Programming Effort. Through the City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Garcia has served as both a Committee Member and a Planning Committee Coordinator for the MOJA Arts Festival.

Garcia is a Golden Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, where she was honored as Soror of the Year in 2011 by the Charleston Alumnae Chapter. She is also a member of the Charleston (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and the NCNW Bethune Leonard Section. In 2018, Garcia received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Picture Award for Outstanding Community Service and Keeping the Dream Alive.

Garcia is deeply committed to her community, devoting her time and energy to being an active part of the village. A faithful and active member of Morris Street Baptist Church in Charleston, SC, she was honored in 2018 during the church’s 154th Anniversary as a recipient of the 30th Community Service Award. Garcia is passionate about the arts, building community, promoting health equity and wellness, and is a staunch advocate for women’s rights.

Kathy E. Nelson was born and raised in the heart of Charleston, SC, where she spent over 40 years as a resident of public housing, gaining a deep understanding of her community’s needs and experiences. A proud mother of three and devoted grandmother to two wonderful grandsons, Kathy has dedicated herself to serving others.
Since 2021, she has been a committed member of the Board of Commissioners, using her voice and leadership to advocate for her community. Kathy is also a graduate of C.A. Brown High School, Class of 1976, and her lifelong dedication to her roots continues to inspire and uplift those around her.

Carol Jackson is a dedicated community leader and a former Charleston City Council member representing District 12. With over 15 years of executive experience in the non-profit sector, including her tenure at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Jackson has built a distinguished career focused on preserving and enriching communities.

Jackson’s professional journey reflects her unwavering commitment to community development and outreach. As the Executive Director of several non-profit affordable housing organizations for 15 years, she honed her expertise in providing housing solutions and fostering vibrant neighborhoods. Her work in church administration and neighborhood engagement further underscores her lifelong dedication to preserving cities like Charleston’s unique character and heritage.

Currently, Jackson contributes her leadership and vision through various roles, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Palmetto Community Land Trust, Climb Fund and as a member of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee for the Historic Charleston Foundation, and as an active supporter of Lowcountry Local First. In May 2024, she was appointed to the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston, reinforcing her commitment to improving the quality of life for residents across the region.

A proud College of William and Mary graduate, Jackson continues to leverage her skills and experience to advocate for sustainable development, historic preservation, and community well-being.