Board Members

Chairperson

Rosa Shaw Grayden, a native of Clemson, SC, from the community of Calhoun. Rosa retired from Clemson University in 2021 with 31 years of service working in the Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice Departments. The granddaughter of George and Roszena Shaw., she serves as Chairman of the board and has always served the community through various organizations in various capacities. Serving the community is very rewarding and her heart’s desire is to give hope and a future to all of our neighbors.

Board Member - Marketing

Lisa Bennett, Ed.S, GCDF is a native of Clemson and an alumna of Clemson University. Lisa is also the founder and CEO of LBC Consulting, an educational consulting firm and writes a curriculum titled G.R.O.W. Time. GROW stands for growth, resilience, optimism, and wealth. A mother of two, she is an educator of all ages of people in the Clemson area and abroad. She is a lifelong learner who has a passion for serving the community.

Board Member - Finance

John is retired after nearly 40 years in the financial services industry. Since June 2020, he has worked with several residents to create the Shaw Center. He was elected to Clemson City Council in spring 2021.

Board Member - Programming

Judy Randolph a life long Clemson resident. She is the mother of three children and grandmother of four. Judy has served on the board of 2 non profit organizations, the Shaw Center & S.M.O.O.O.T.H (Speaking Outwardly Opening Opportunities Toward Healing). That program advocates against Domestic Violence. Her passion is helping people, especially taking care of elderly. Judy would love to see Clemson flourish with more affordable housing/houses in the community for long/life time residents and for the city to stop allowing companies to come into Clemson to build housing for students that is crowding out permanent residents.

Board Member - Treasurer

Sandy is a life-long resident of Clemson and currently Executive Director of the Clemson Free Clinic, a local non-profit, providing free healthcare and pharmaceuticals to the uninsured. A Clemson University graduate and retired university employee she is an experienced nurse administrator. She enjoys working with non-profits and supporting the community in providing safety-net organizations.

Board Member

Rhondda, a Spartanburg native, is the Calhoun Lemon Professor of Literature at Clemson University where she has taught, researched, and written about early African American and American literature since 2007. She is also the faculty director of Call My Name which documents and shares stories about the lives, labors, and contributions of Black people in Clemson University history from the antebellum period to the present and the coordinator of research and community engagement for the University’s Cemetery Hill Project. She enjoys serving others and helping communities thrive. 

Board Member - Marketing

Deveraux T. Williams, a Charleston native and resident of Pendleton, serves as the Director of IT & Operations in the Division of Marketing & Communications since 2018, a total of 19 years at Clemson.  He also serves as chair for the Pendleton Foundation for Black History and Culture, secretary and board member of Community Foundation of Greater Clemson and on the board of directors for Clemson Black Alumni Council (CBAC).  He loves to provide service to those in need and is willing to help in the community at any time.