Search by Faculty/Staff Name    First:     Last: 
-
OR Browse By Department/Division         



12 employee(s) found in Institutional Advancement. Switch to Directory View   |  Start Over
Need to Add, Delete or Update an Employee? Click here.

Brandon Brown 

bbrown@paine.edu | (706) 821-8223 | Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 115

Vice President  |  Institutional Advancement

Brandon P. Brown is Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Paine College. Brown is a native of Greenville, South Carolina. He joined the staff of Paine College in 2008. Brown received his Bachelors degree in History from Paine College in 2000 and a Masters of Human Resource Development from Webster University in 2010. He is currently in charge of raising over $20 million for the institution’s Health Education Activities Learning Complex (HEAL). Brown is also responsible for scholarships, endowments and furthering the institution’s strategic plan. He is no stranger to fundraising, in 2006; he served as State Deputy Political Director for then Senator Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. In 2004, Brown became the first African American to run for a seat in the United States Congress from South Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District. The same year he founded the Greenville Historically Black Colleges and Universities Football and Basketball Classics, an event that exposes African American youth in South Carolina’s upper state to Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide. Brown has also served as Executive Director of the Allen Temple Community Development Center and he co-founded the Upstate Black Family Reunion, which promotes community unity. Brown is active in a variety of civic and social organizations in both Georgia and South Carolina. Brown currently serves on the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Committee, Augusta Symphony Board of Directors and Historic Augusta Board of Directors, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities, Greer Hospital Advisory Board and John Wesley United Methodist Church Men.

Geno Clark 

gclark@paine.edu | (706) 396-8118 | Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 418

Director of Sponsored Programs  |  Institutional Advancement

Geno Clark received a Master of Business Administration from Bellevue University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Clark’s professional career includes experiences as a District Manger for R & H Maxxon in Aiken, South Carolina, and 17 years experience as a General Manager in the hospitality industry. In these roles, Mr. Clark has managed all aspects of business operations, including service planning and execution, facility maintenance, administration of human resources, financial analysis, and customer relations.

Mildred Kendrick 

mkendrick@paine.edu | (706) 821-8248 | 1710 Laney-Walker Blvd

Director of Alumni Relations  |  Alumni Relations

Mildred Kendrick joined Paine College in 2008 as Director of Alumni Relations. Kendrick received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Paine College in 1986. She also received her Teacher Certification from Paine College in 1989. She has served as Executive Director of Alumni Affairs for Paine College from 1989 to 1999. Prior to rejoining Paine College, Kendrick taught Adult Literacy at Augusta Technical College for four years. She taught Title I, Reading and Math for four years in the Richmond County Public School System. Kendrick has served on the Board of Directors for CSRA Girl Scouts and YMCA. She is currently a Jury Commissioner for Richmond County and is on the Foundation Board of Directors for the Augusta Richmond County Library.

Reginald Powell 

rpowell@paine.edu | (706) 821-8359 | Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 115

Director of Institutional Advancement  |  Institutional Advancement

Reginald L. Powell joined Paine College in November of 2006, as a Development Associate in the Office of Institutional Advancement. He currently serves as the Director of Development Research and Gifts.

Tiffany Brooks 

tbrooks@paine.edu | (706) 396-8163 | Haygood-Holsey Hall

Director of Institutional Development  |  Institutional Advancement

Tiffany Brooks joined Paine College in 2009, as a Counselor and Recruiter in the Office of Admissions. She currently serves as Manager of Annual Fund and Corporate Relations in the Office of Alumni Relations. She is responsible for the management of several campaign initiatives including the Annual Scholarship Fund as well as endowed scholarships. She also serves as a liaison for corporations and businesses. Prior to joining the Paine College staff, Brooks worked in radio as a news director and on-air personality for WAAW Rejoice 94.7 FM where she also began a talk show “Young Brothers and Sisters, Let’s Talk About It”. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations, as well as a minor in Business Administration from Paine College in 2009.

Helene Carter 

hcarter@paine.edu | (706) 821-8323 | Warren A. Candler Memorial Library, Room 103

Assistant Vice President of Institutional Avancement  |  Institutional Advancement

Helene T. Carter, native South Carolinian, was appointed Assistant Vice President of Institutional Development in the Division of Institutional Advancement at Paine College in 2009. She was recruited to lead a newly developed fundraising unit designed to support three areas and their respective staff: Alumni Relations; Communications and Marketing; and Development, Research and Gifts. She also serves on the team that directs the legislative agenda for the Institution. During her first 6 months at Paine, she authored a competitive proposal that landed the 2010 Tom Joyner Foundation Campaign for Paine and produced the Annual Report, a publication that raises the visibility of Paine’s fundraising initiatives and its donors. Of note, Helene served as Editor for several publications that were cited for excellence by the SC Affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women. During her tenure at Claflin University as Director of Public Relations (1998-2007) and Director of Special Events (2007-2009), she garnered a USA Today feature story about the Call Me MISTER Teacher Education program which operated from Claflin and was headquartered at Clemson University. The ripple effect of the national visibility caught Oprah Winfrey’s attention. As a result, Oprah donated $100,000 through the Oprah Angel Network to the program which helped to pay down the Misters’ tuition. In 2004, Helene procured the largest single donation ever recorded of African art and artifacts (150 pieces) valued over $125,000 from a private collector for the Claflin University Arthur Rose Museum. She also coordinated televised pay-per-view boxing bouts for celebrity sports promoter Butch Lewis (1993-1997). She sits on several Boards: the Orangeburg Wesley Foundation and SC Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. A member of the Mt. Carmel UMC (Bamberg, SC), she was recently honored by the Methodist Men for a decade of service as musician for the Male Chorus.

Leadra Collins 

lcollins@paine.edu | (706) 821-8233 | Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 115

Coordinator of Institutional Advancement Operations  |  Institutional Advancement

Leadra Collins initially joined the Paine College staff in April of 1999 as an Administrative Assistant to the Executive Assistant to the President. In July 2003, Ms. Collins left Paine to pursue a teaching career in education where she taught in the Richmond County and Edgefield County School Systems until 2009. In 2010, Ms. Collins returned to Paine College as Office Manager for Institutional Advancement. Since returning to Paine College, she has been engaged in various activities related to the College’s fundraising initiatives. Currently, she is the Coordinator of Institutional Advancement Operations. In July 2012, she was tasked with heading this year’s Augusta UNCF Campaign for Paine College. Ms. Collins holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Fisk University. While at Fisk, she participated in a variety of activities such as: Student Government Association, Physics Club, GA-Fisk Club, a tutor for the Jefferson Street Community Center, and a variety of other activities. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Ms. Collins is also actively involved in the community with the CSRA Upside of Downs, a local non-profit organization that supports Down syndrome awareness.

Ala'Torya Cranford 

acranford@paine.edu | (706) 821-8247 | 1710 Laney-Walker Blvd, Room 1

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations  |  Alumni Relations

Ala’Torya V. Cranford joined Paine College in 2009, as Coordinator of Alumni Relations and Activities. She is a native of Hartsville, South Carolina. Cranford will work closely with the Paine College Alumni Database and assist the Director of Alumni Relations. Her role involves increasing alumni engagement; advancing technology and services in support of alumni engagement; and strategic planning. Now as Director of Alumni Relations she will carry the previous roles as well as work with the National Alumni Association Board of Directors, to ensure strong and productive relationships between chapter leaders and alumni. Cranford is also an Assistant Southeast Regional Representative for United Negro College Fund/ National Alumni Council serves on the Augusta Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Steering Committee and is a member of Young Professionals of Augusta (YPA). She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Paine College in 2009. While enrolled at Paine College she received academic and athletic accolades, member of Paine College’s Student Government, Pre-Professional Science Alliance, Paine College’s Women’s Volleyball and Softball teams and Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). She also led the Nation in 2007 for the Highest Batting Average in NCAA Division II Softball.

Taura Hatney 

thatney@paine.edu | (706) 396-7606 | McGinnis Building, Room 9

Director of Compliance & Administrative Affairs  |  Institutional Advancement

Taura Hatney joined the Paine College staff in September 2010. She currently serves as the Director of Compliance and Administrative Affairs.

Leah Suggs 

lsuggs@paine.edu | (706) 821-8322 | Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 115

Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing  |  Communications & Marketing

Leah Suggs serves as the Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing. Suggs joined the Paine College staff in August 2011. She is a native of Newberry, South Carolina. Suggs earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History with an Art Studio minor from Winthrop University located in Rock Hill, South Carolina in 2010. As the Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing, she will be assisting with the continuous preservation of Paine College’s website and brand. She will also serve as a liaison between the Paine College Community for all services provided through the Office of Communications and Marketing. Suggs plans to continue to advance the College by promoting and marketing Paine College as an institution of excellence, service, and advancement via its strategic goals and core values.

Cinderella Walker 

cwalker@paine.edu | (706) 821-8338 | Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 115

Assistant Director of Donor Management  |  Institutional Advancement

Ms. Cinderella Walker joined Paine College in August of 2004, as an Administrative Assistant/Data Entry Manager in the Office of Institutional Development and Management Information Systems. Ms. Walker recently served as Data Entry and Management Specialist in the Office of Institutional Advancement. Currently, she serves as Assistant Director of Donor Management in the Office of Institutional Advancement. Ms. Walker received her Associates of Applied Technology Degree in accounting from Augusta Technical College. Later, she furthered her education by earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Walker formerly served as the Executive Director of the Waynesboro-Burke Human Relations Commission where her role was to act as a conciliator in controversies involving human relations and assist in improving the equality for employment and advancement in the county government. Her professional development includes Interpersonal Relations and Alternative Dispute Resolution training and affiliations with the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Augusta, GA, Georgia Human Relations Commission, Atlanta, GA and Notary Public Association. She is an active member of the Givens Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she currently serves on the finance and provision serving committees. In addition, Ms. Walker is a member of the adult choir and work with youth ministries. Prior affiliations include Burke County’s Family Connection Collaborative, Inc., Communities in School mentoring program, Georgia Client Council, Optimist Club of Waynesboro, Genealogist Association, Keysville Adult Literacy Program and “Come Back to Keysville Day” Event.

Frances D. Wimberly 

fwimberly@paine.edu | (706) 396-8171 | Haygood-Holsey Hall, Room 115

Director of Endowed Scholarships and Planned Giving  |  Institutional Advancement

Frances D. Wimberly joined the Paine College staff in July, 2003 as Director of Institutional Development. Previously she was employed with the United Negro College Fund, Inc. with most of her 13 years working with the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars Telethon. She has been employed with Paine College for five and half years and currently as Assist Vice President of Institutional Development. Ms. Wimberly is a 1964 graduate of Benedict College.




How to Update the Employee Directory

If employee information is missing or incorrect, you need to complete the Office of Communication & Marketing Request for Services Form via the link below. In Services Requested, select Webpage Development, then Add/Delete/Update Employee. 


Complete the Request for Services Form 


Be sure to include the following:
  1. Function Requested - Add new employee, Update existing employee or Remove * employee
  2. Employee Last and First Name
  3. Employee Title(s)
  4. Employee Office Telephone Number(s)
  5. Employee Fax Number
  6. Employee Paine College Email Address
  7. Employee Department(s)
  8. Employee Office Building and Office Room
* Numbers 3 - 8 are not required when removing an employee.


Note: It is the responsibility of all Department Chairs to ensure that their employees are listed correctly in the directory.