FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Announcement IMPACT_ announces leadership

							                      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

   Announcement: IMPACT! announces leadership changes.
Contact: Cynthia L. Smoak, MHA
         Community Outreach Director
         Impact!
         864-260-5632
         anderson@aoimpact.org
         www.aoimpact.org

September 1, 2006

Anderson- Please join the board of directors in welcoming Stacie P. Thompson as
Executive Director of IMPACT! Stacie has worked in the field of Teen Pregnancy since
1997. She received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Tri-County Technical
College, Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Southern Wesleyan University, and is
currently working toward a Masters of Science in Youth Development at Clemson
University (she will graduate December 2007).

Stacie gave birth to her son at the age of 19; she started college when he was 3 months
old. She was a recipient of Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Welfare while in college. Stacie
knows the trials of being a teen parent, and how hard it is to be single parent. Her past
experience gives her the motivation and compassion for her career.

In addition to Ms. Thompson, Cynthia L. Smoak obtained the position of Community
Outreach Director. She joins the team at IMPACT! after working in the senior care
industry for over ten years. Cynthia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health
Administration from Winthrop University and her Master’s degree in Health
Administration and Policy from the Medical University of South Carolina. She brings to
IMPACT! many years of grant writing, fundraising, and public relations experience.

Cynthia is a South Carolina native and moved to the upstate in 1998. She is involved
with several civic, social, and community groups within the upstate. In her spare time,
she enjoys attending sporting events, reading, and volunteering.

Please see attached Picture:
Standing Left to Right: Stacie P. Thompson, Executive Director; Nancy Hellena,
President of Board of Directors, Cynthia L. Smoak, Community Outreach Director



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