Meet The Team
The people behind the mission.
Executive Director
Stacie Smith
Stacie Smith brings nearly two decades of experience in community service, workforce development, and advocacy to her role as Executive Director.
A longtime Realtor and mother of four with ties to McCormick, Stacie loves the outdoors and is passionate about helping students succeed and carrying forward Dr. John de la Howe’s legacy.
Resource Development Manager
Marjorie Blalock
A Ninety Six native, Marjorie Blalock brings years of experience in sales, tourism, community development, and fundraising to her role with the Foundation.
An author, mother of three, and proud grandmother, Marjorie has a heart for people and a passion for building meaningful relationships that strengthen the Foundation’s impact.
Development Director
Abigail Cannon, M. A.
A Ninety Six native, Abigail Cannon brings nearly a decade of nonprofit experience to leading the Foundation’s fundraising, communications, marketing, and donor engagement efforts.
A soon-to-be mom, Abigail loves the outdoors, singing, being creative, and using storytelling to connect people with causes that matter.
Operations Coordinator
Destinie Morris
Destinie Morris supports the Foundation’s day-to-day operations and helps create a welcoming experience for students, donors, and community partners.
Originally from Ohio and later Bradley, South Carolina, she now calls Greenwood home and enjoys spending time with her three children, photography, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.
Student Liaison & Community Outreach
Tracy Meehan
An Augusta, Georgia native, Tracy Meehan brings a career in sales, marketing, and fundraising, along with firsthand experience serving John de la Howe students as a Residential Advisor.
A mother of three and grandmother of four, Tracy enjoys gardening, crafting, traveling, and spending time with her family.