Meet the Team

Tondaleya Jackson

Executive Director of Benedict College’s Career Pathways Initiative and Service-Learning Program (CPISLP)

Mrs. Tondaleya Green Jackson is Executive Director of Benedict College’s Career Pathways Initiative and Service-Learning Program (CPISLP). She holds a Professional Educator Certificate from the South Carolina Department of Education with endorsements in English, Middle School Language Arts, and Administration and Supervision. Mrs. Jackson received a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from Benedict College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Supervision from Charleston Southern University. She has earned additional academic credentials at the University of South Carolina and Morgan State University. She has provided professional development facilitation for the South Carolina Department of Education. Mrs. Jackson was recognized as the Benedict College Outstanding Administrator of the Year 2013-14. In addition to her role as Executive Director, she currently serves as the South Carolina Campus Compact Institute Liaison and Benedict College’s Institutional Representative for South Carolina Women in Higher Education.

LaTash M. Adams

Career Development Coordinator for Freshmen

Ms. LaTash M. Adams is a native of Hopkins, South Carolina and a proud graduate of Benedict College, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. After graduation, she furthered her studies at Webster University, where she earned a Master of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management. LaTash currently serves as a Career Development Coordinator with the Career Pathways Initiative and Service-Learning Program. In this capacity, she coordinates career readiness workshops that provide students with hands-on training and personal development. LaTash has always had a passion for connecting and working with students. One of her favorite quotes which guide her work is “become the very best version of you.”

Marcus Campbell

Service-Learning Outreach Specialist

Mr. Marcus Campbell serves as the Service-Learning Outreach Specialist for the Career Pathways Initiative and Service-Learning Program. In this capacity, he works to provide college students with quality service-learning and community service experiences to aid in preparing them to excel on a global scale. Marcus is a proud graduate of Benedict College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child and Family Development. While attending Benedict College, he was heavily involved in the leadership and co-curricular activities, now he coordinates these activities, as a staff member. Mr. Campbell is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated and a visionary founder of Alpha Rho Theta Fraternity of Creative and Performing Arts. He is thrilled to be serving his alma mater.

Sonya Johnson

Career Development Coordinator for the Career Pathways and Service-Learning Program

Mrs. Sonya Johnson currently serves as the Career Development Coordinator for the Career Pathways Initiative and Service-Learning Program. She has worked in several capacities for the college over 21 years in both Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. Mrs. Johnson holds and Master’s Degree in Human Resources Development from Webster University and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Columbia College. She is a licensed Social Worker as well as a certified Career Development Facilitator. Sonya currently serves on the South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers Executive Board and is the New Membership Co-Chair. She previously served on The South Carolina Governor’s Board of Working Women under the direction of Governor David Beasley. When she is not at work, she enjoys her time with her family and friends, traveling and sightseeing.

Jesse C. Outen

Coordinating Director for Experiential Learning

Mr. Jesse C. Outen has over 15 years of experience as an educator and consultant helping to advance effective educational programming through local communities, school districts, institutions of higher education, and state government. His work has focused on implementing and assessing co-curricular and supplemental educational programs to ensure their effectiveness and sustainability. Additionally, he is a champion for underrepresented student populations with a passion for engaging at-risk students and young men of color. He prides himself on serving youth and youth-serving organizations while focusing on guiding them through leadership principles and career exploration for personal growth and development. Mr. Outen’s areas of expertise include leadership development, experiential learning, coaching, mentoring, team-building, and assessment. He is currently the Coordinating Director for Experiential Learning in the Career Pathways Initiative and Service-Learning Program at Benedict College.

Ujwala Paladi

Statistical Data Analyst, Benedict College Career Pathways Initiative & Service-Learning Program

Mrs. Ujwala Paladi majored in mathematics and received her Master of Science Degree from West Texas A&M University. She is a statistician and conducts statistical data management and analysis using MS Excel and STATA. She currently works with institutional staff to identify critical factors influencing student success at Benedict College. She likes to play with her son Vishnu and loves cooking in her free time.

Katrina L. Pitts

Service-Learning Program Manager

Ms. Katrina L. Pitts is the Service-Learning Program Manager of Benedict College’s Career Pathways Initiative and Service-Learning Program. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administrative Information Management from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Arts Degree in Computer Resources and Information Management from Webster University (Columbia Metropolitan Campus). As the Program Manager, Ms. Pitts is charged to consult with and provide resources to faculty, staff, students and community partners on the development and implementation of service-learning or community service initiatives to achieve the college’s mission for service and civic engagement.

She also serves as the Advisor for Sister Act, a student-led outreach initiative geared toward promoting sisterhood among all women at Benedict College and bringing awareness to issues affecting those women and Project Director for Tigers on Alert, a grant initiative addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Ms. Pitts’ personal and professional motto is “My life tomorrow are the results of my thoughts and actions today.”

Scarlotte Suber

Tigers on Alert Program Coordinator

Ms. Scarlotte Suber currently serves as the Tigers on Alert Program Coordinator, a grant-funded position through the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women to assist with educating, training, responding and reporting issues of sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking and supporting victims and survivors in the community.

She is a graduate of the College of Charleston with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in Political Science. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Sorority, Incorporated. She is excited to be a part of CPISLP, an important program that strives to promote the highest level of education, awareness, and prevention of these relevant topics for the student body, faculty, and staff members of Benedict College.

Sonia D. Vaughn

Administrative Coordinator

Ms. Sonia D. Vaughn is the Administrative Coordinator of Benedict College’s Career Pathways Initiative and Service-Learning Program (CPISLP). She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Business from Benedict College. As the Administrative Coordinator within CPISLP, Ms. Vaughn is responsible for a multitude of duties and responsibilities, primarily ensuring that all office-related needs are met, and programmatic support is provided.

The mission that gives Ms. Vaughn the most joy, as an employee of the College and as an alumna, is the opportunity to encourage any struggling student with the right support and guidance to assist that student in achieving their goals. Her motto and words she often shares is “Never Give Up.”

Angela Woodard

Employer Relations and Career Development Coordinator

Ms. Angela Monique Woodard is the Program Coordinator of Benedict College’s Career Pathways Initiative and Service-Learning Program (CPISLP). Ms. Woodard’s primary responsibility is to identify prospective employers and contacts in industries that align with Benedict College students’ skill-sets and career goals. She is also responsible for organizing career planning and preparation programs including group sessions, workshops, in-class lectures, mock-interviews, and other career development events to supplement other career readiness objectives.

As a dedicated, long-standing College employee, Ms. Woodard builds upon her previous coordination efforts for programs such as AmeriCorps and New Student Orientation among others; to develop and implement innovative, research-based programs in career readiness, leadership, and service. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education from Benedict College and a Master’s degree in Computer Resources and Information Management from Webster University.

Based on 2018-2019 Data

Career Readiness Workshops Offered in 2018-19
Academic year

394

Annual Career Fair Attendance

43,093

Students Engaged in Hours of Service

$1,051,271

Student Service Volunteer Impact