2025 R25 c-Scholars
The BDHSC would like to congratulate the 2025 R25 Community Scholars. Read on to learn more about our c-Scholars.
April Sumter MA, BSW
HOPE & HighHOPE Program Manager at PALSS
Kaleena Capers, Ms
Medical Case Manager at CAN Community Health
Olympia Witherspoon.
Health Services Coordinator at Sistercare.
Olympia brings forth17 years of healthcare expertise in various roles. She earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Morris College and her career journey includes three years as a clinical counselor in the state prison system and diverse roles in the healthcare field with other agencies. Currently, she serves as the Healthcare Coordinator at Sistercare, where she contributes to impactful work. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys crafting, graphic design, and cherishing her role as a devoted mother to two daughters.
Tammy Garris
Director of Healthcare Analytics at HopeHealth, Inc., South Carolina
After spending 20 years serving Fortune 100 business executives in tax and client service, Tammy transitioned into healthcare in hopes of serving the community in which she was raised. As the Director of Healthcare Analytics at HopeHealth, Tammy uses her skills to identify areas of opportunity for and clinical outcomes of the patients they serve. She finds her continued work with HopeHealth to be exceptionally rewarding.
Tammy is happily married to Tony. Together they have raised two lovely daughters, Abbey and Anna, and enjoy being MeMe and Poppy to two precious grandchildren. Outside of her work and family, Tammy finds joy in her faith, singing and writing.
