The City of Columbia announces Kameisha Heppard as Director of Homeless Services and Mackin Wall as Homeless Services Project Manager. Heppard and Wall are University of South Carolina alumni with exceptional credentials.
As Director, Heppard will develop the necessary systems and programs, to include Rapid Shelter Columbia, to provide accountability for the City’s overall strategies and outcomes to address homelessness. She will serve as a liaison for the City to coordinate and strengthen community partnerships in an effort to provide greater impact through the agencies and organizations.
Heppard is a seasoned leader, certified in trauma-informed care, and skilled at engaging clients to bring forth behavioral changes. Her prior experiences and relationships make her particularly equipped to ensure a seamless transition to a new era of homeless services in Columbia.
As Project Manager, Wall will manage the day to day operation of Rapid Shelter Columbia and provide oversight for the provision of wrap around services and other strategies for homeless services.
Wall has served the homeless community for several years through her educational pursuits, volunteerism and work experiences. She has specialized in project management, outreach, fundraising and building a network of community partners. Her skillset and collaborative spirit will be assets to Director Heppard as they focus on positive community impact.
“I am excited to welcome Ms. Heppard and Ms. Wall to the City of Columbia team. They are both extremely capable and have proven themselves in the field of social work, with specific concentration in service to homeless individuals in Columbia,” stated City Manager Teresa Wilson.
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