Catherine graduated from Piedmont Technical College with an Associate of Arts and Associate in Public Service with a major in Human Services then received her Bachelor of Social Work from Limestone College and later received her Master’s in Management and Leadership from Webster University. She has worked for the SC Department of Social Services for twelve years in administration, child support enforcement and foster care. She also worked for South Carolina Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program as the Laurens County Coordinator for eight years. Catherine’s passion as a social worker and specialized medical case manager is to advocate, assist and guide individuals and families through their transition phase to self-sufficiency. In addition to her work, Catherine has two sons, Chris and Cahijah and one granddaughter, Makiyah.

Jessica graduated from Clemson University in 2012 with her bachelor’s degree where she majored in sociology with an emphasis in criminal justice, and minored in psychology. Jessica previously worked for the Laurens County Department of Social Services as a foster care cases manager and Beckman Mental Health as an employment specialist. Jessica married Roderick in November 2017 and they share 4 children. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, thrifting, and refurbishing furniture.

Alice Jones is a graduate of Benedict College, Columbia SC with a BS in Criminal Justice. She has 20 years in the area of Human Services with past work experience with the Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Social Services. She has been married for over 30 years to James Jones and they are the proud parents of 2 sons Alexander (Haven) and Jabari Jones. She is an active member Greenwood Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and serves on the board of MEGS House an Emergency Shelter & Supportive Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and the Beckman Mental Health Project COPE Steering Committee. Alice joined the USCS staff in September 2012 as the Client Resource Coordinator and became a Medical Case Manager in December 2014. Alice enjoys watching sports, reading, writing and encouraging others.

Ashlei joined the Upper Savannah Care Services team in August 2022. She is a 2012 graduate of USC Aiken where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. She previously worked at GLEAMNS Human Resource Commission as one of their purchasers. Prior to her GLEAMNS employment, she has previous years of experience in accounts payable, banking, and data processing. Ashlei is excited for this new opportunity which will further grow her knowledge and love of accounting. Outside of the office, Ashlei enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children and providing comfort and services for those in need.

Erica Mumford was born in Hamlet, NC, and moved to Laurens, SC, in 1992. She received an Associate’s in Science majoring in Human Services from Piedmont Technical College in 2015 and later received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Limestone College in 2017.

Erica has always had a passion for helping others in need. This passion allowed her to serve as a CNA for 7 years at NHC of Laurens, where she was awarded CNA of the year in 2008, and a Case Worker for 2 years with GLEAMNS HRC, in which she was awarded the 2016 Leadership Award for Region 4. Erica has volunteered diligently with USCS since 2014. She has served as the Mistress of Ceremony for USCS’ World AIDS Day programs, was chosen as an Unsung Hero for her advocacy efforts in 2016, as well as she was interviewed by 95.3 WLAS’ Sir Jones. As a Medical Case Manager, Erica will continue to advocate and stress the importance of individuals being educated in the field of HIV/AIDS.

In addition to Erica’s work and volunteering she has 2 children, Ciana and Akevian, and she loves to sing, travel, and spend time with friends and family.

Natasha “Tasha” Seymore began with Upper Savannah Care on March 2018, as our Duty Medical Case Manager. She holds an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Columbia College SC. She is our contact for the ADAP program and will be conducting the Mid-year Reviews with our clients.

Natasha began her career at the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation in Columbia, SC as the South Carolina Teacher’s Loan Specialist in 1992 – 1999. She has since worked all over the US as a Manager in the field of Banking and Finance and Training and Development / Fund Raising. Natasha has served the public for over 35 years and is very compassionate about the relationships she builds and nurtures.

In addition, Natasha is an advocate for Foster Care / Adoption and serves as the South Carolina Vice-President on the Thornwell Alumni Association Board in Clinton, SC. As well as a valiant advocate for Mental Health Awareness, Parkinson’s Research, and Breast Cancer Awareness. She is looking forward to being a voice for the HIV community.

Natasha is married with two sons, her youngest is Active Duty Navy and stationed overseas and the older is married and lives in NC.

Michael graduated from Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood, South Carolina with an Associate’s Degree in Public Services. In addition, Michael has also studied at Lander University with courses focusing in Psychology and Human Relations. Michael has previously worked with the Laurens County Department of Social Services as an Independently Contracted Consultant and completed an internship at the Department of Juvenile Placement and Aftercare in Laurens. In addition, he worked at Park Seed Company in Purchasing and Inventory Control for fifteen years, after which, Michael excitedly returned to his roots in Social Services. He also has been involved in several community service activities, including serving on the Board of Visitors for Piedmont Technical College for two years and served as a board member at the Food Bank in Greenwood. He joined the USCS team in April 2006 as Case Manager Assistant and became Office Manager in August 2006.

Jason joined the then Upper Savannah Care Consortium team in August 2004. His prior professional experience included serving as a Service Coordinator Emerald Center, now known as the Burton Center. He began his work in the HIV/AIDS area in 2000 with his position as Disease Intervention Specialist for what was then known as the Upper Savannah District of SC DHEC. During his time at DHEC, Jason served on the statewide Syphilis Outbreak Response Team (S.O.R.T) and was a committee member of the group that was responsible to formulating a standardized manual for Disease Intervention Specialists. During his tenure at USCS, he has overseen various projects which include: changing the name of the organization to Upper Savannah Care Services, moving agency operations from Laurens County to the more centrally located Greenwood County, updating and implementation of the agency policies and procedures manual, increasing staff size and overseeing a budget that has more than quadrupled since joining the USCS team. He is a member of the South Carolina Ryan White Part B Peer Review committee and has served on the SC HIV Planning Committee in the past.

After receiving his diploma from Ninety-Six High School in Ninety-Six South Carolina, he went on to Morehouse College in Atlanta Georgia on a talent grant to run track and received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Sociology. Believing in the importance of lifelong learning, he matriculated through the Counselor Education program at Clemson University in Clemson South Carolina where he received a Masters of Education Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Counselor Education). He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate license (LPC-As #6746) issued by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Counselors, Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists.

In the community, Jason has previously participated with the local Teen Pregnancy Prevention agency (Legacy) where he was a member if the Advisory Board. He was also a long-time member of the Greenwood Area Martin Luther King Jr. Mass Choir where he was a soloist in the tenor section and was a scholarship committee member. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, where he and his wife Ebonie have 3 kids, listening to audio books, singing and fishing.