This week for the These Dads Are Doing It Right series I want to showcase the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families. This organization is looking to create a network and programs to help dads and families. In addition, if there are any other dads that you think we should check out leave their name and info in the comment section below.
South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families
Karriem Edwards
Since 2022, Karriem Edwards has served as President of the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families. Under his leadership, the work of fatherhood throughout the state has increased and impacted more fathers, accentuating his banner, “Serve More Dads Better.” Seeing double-digit growth in the impact of key programs and services offered to dads, Karriem has established leadership training programs, financial accountability and management policies, and innovative fundraising initiatives that provide a foundation to equip the Center’s five regional fatherhood partners and, ultimately, transform the lives of thousands of fathers and children every year.
Scott Brabham
Scott joined the Center in 2019 as the Director of Finance. He oversees the finance and accounting functions for the Center and statewide fatherhood organizations. He provides financial oversight, implementation and compliance. A graduate of Wofford College, Scott recently served with The Greyson Group as their assistant controller.
Marc Himes
Marc supports our network of fatherhood organizations across the state and manages several projects for those organizations and the Center. He supports program growth and training for local programs, with local fatherhood programs. In addition, he identifies programming and personnel issues, assists in educating external audiences, and helps coordinate and plan special Center events. Marc came to the Center at the start of 2016 after serving as student services manager at USC’s Darla Moore School of Business since 2011.
Joel Philp
Joel is responsible for developing data-based decision making and evaluative inquiry agency-wide. He leads information management, data interpretation, and data use. In addition, he also conducts and disseminates research and evaluations to support continuous quality improvement. Therefore it helps to advance the local, state and national research base in fatherhood. Joel has over 20 years of evaluation experience in the areas of education, public health, and child welfare. He received his doctorate in psychology from the University of South Carolina and worked for 10 years as a Research Assistant Professor at the Center for Child and Family Studies in USC’s College of Social Work. He most recently served as the Senior Director of Research at The Evaluation Group.