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Palmetto Goodwill continues to partner with SC Digital Resource Alliance and serves as the Backbone agency providing administrative management, membership coordination and resource development to sustain and expand the work on behalf of the Coalition.

We are proud to lead and support the efforts of digital access in our state

The SC Digital Resource Alliance membership have elected the inaugural Executive Committee to lead the statewide alliance which represents a cross-sector of businesses, governments, and other community anchor institutions, dedicated to activities that ensure digital access across South Carolina.

The Executive Committee members are:

Mary Ann Gilmer – Chief Mission Engagement Officer, Palmetto Goodwill
Kim Bowman – Founder & CEO, South Carolina Rural Innovation Network
Tiffani Fayall – Manager of Community & Government Affairs -SC, Comcast
Sonia Gaillard – Executive Director, Ignite Tech Impact
Paola Gutiérrez – Director of External Engagement, SC Office of Rural Health

The SC Digital Resource Alliance is led by an Executive Committee accountable to inclusivity and collaborative leadership in all decisions regarding promoting and increasing digital opportunities for the state.

Meet the Executive Team

Mary Ann Gilmer

Chief Mission & Engagement Officer, Palmetto Goodwill

Kim Bowman

Founder & CEO, South Carolina Rural Innovation Network

Tiffani Fayall

Manager of Community & Government Affairs – SC, Comcast

Sonia Gaillard

Executive Director, Ignite Tech Impact

Paola Gutiérrez

Director of External Engagement, SC Office of Rural Health

"Only through digital equity can children and adults fully access education, find jobs, start businesses, and fully thrive within their communities. The work of the SC Digital Resource Alliance is highly aligned with my personal mission to help others achieve prosperity, and the work is also highly aligned with Palmetto Goodwill’s mission to change lives by providing equitable access to training, education, and employment. I’m honored to be part of this strong, dedicated, mission-driven Coalition!"

Serves as the SCDRA Manager, overseeing digital navigation activity, reporting, and regional program distribution such as the upcoming Beaufort laptop initiative.

Dedicated to helping rural communities jumpstart digital economies through action-driven roadmaps.

“The One Region Roadmap identified digital access as a critical action area that must be addressed to create a resilient and prosperous economy that works for all residents. As One Region’s lead agent for digital access, the SC Digital Resource Alliance has taken action that has positively impacted residents of our region and helped inform South Carolina’s stated digital access goals. This formalization of SC Digital Resource Alliance gives us the structure and support to reach those in need faster and in more meaningful ways.”

Expertise in disruptive technology and expanding access to STEAM education for youth in under-resourced areas.

Paola Gutierrez leverages technology to address the social determinants of health and expand opportunity for rural communities across South Carolina.

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