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.

Vice Chair - Governance Committee

Elaine is a Professor Emerita in the Emeritus College at Clemson University. She retired after over 43 years of service and is now involved in many community and university activities including Chair of the City of Clemson Planning Commission, Vice-chair of the G R Shaw Center board, member of the Palmetto Unified School District board, member of the CU Emeritus College Advisory Board, and chair of the Emeritus College Task force on Support for Higher Education in SC Prisons. She also serves as a reviewer for the National College Learning Center Association learning centers certification program. Elaine and her husband, Roy Martin, have one son and she enjoys pilates, walking, reading, and spending time with her husband and 2 dogs.

Board Member - Programming

Robert is retired. He volunteers at the Clemson Area African American Museum. A member of the sertoma club, he enjoys working with his pottery. Robert is known for his face jugs and many other things. Also a member of the Shaw Center .

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 - Marketing

Lisa Bennett, Ed.S, GCDF is a native of Clemson and an alumna of Clemson University. A single mother of two, she is an educator of all ages of people in the Clemson area and abroad. She has a passion for serving the community.

Board Member - Programming

Marcia Barker is a retired educator whose teaching ranged from preschool to middle school. She also served as Clemson University’s First Lady for 14 years. She is active in community service as well as, at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church, and is excited about the accomplishments of the Shaw Center.

Board Member - Secretary

Debi was Clemson University’s first Hispanic female judge and retired after 30 years of service this past September. She is a single mother of an awesome 28-year-old son who lives in Woodruff, SC. Originally from Miami, she has lived in South Carolina for 34 years and looks forward to continuing her service to the Clemson area by serving on the Shaw Center board.

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 - 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 - Marketing

Alysen has worked as
a registered pediatric nurse for 30 years and moved to the Clemson area 22 years ago. Her family previously lived in Baltimore, but she and her husband wanted their children to have a small-town upbringing. Her nursing practice, first in home health, and later in-home based case management has allowed her to work closely with many South Carolina communities. She is honored to do the same with her neighbors in Clemson.