OUR TEAM
Amy Hibbs (left) and Allison Huffstutler (right)
Amy Hibbs and Allison Huffstutler, Co-Founders AND Co-Executive Directors
Amy Hibbs, the mother of two children with disabilities, is an Occupational Therapist and Allison Huffstutler, also the mother of a child with a disability, is an educator and has an M.S. in Counseling. Together, Amy and Allison have over 20 years experience navigating the school system and sitting at the IEP table. They are both graduates of Partners in Policymaking and have received hundreds of hours of training from top advocates, lawyers (including Pete Wright, David Bateman and Mitchell Yell) and other professionals in regards to IEP law. Amy is on the Executive Committee of the SC Developmental Disabilities Council and Allison is the Vice Chair of the SC Advisory Council for Educating Students with Disabilities. In 2023, Amy and Allison were awarded the Respectable Award by Able SC for their innovative Disability Awareness Programs in schools.
Board of Directors
Father Jonathan Duncan
Board Member
Parent of a Child with a Disability and Director of Chaplains at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Bio Coming Soon
Allison Fleahman
Board Secretary
Workforce Coordinator at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Allison is the Workforce Coordinator for Bon Secours St. Francis, where she advocates for equity and inclusivity for people with disabilities, a role she considers her dream job. Before this, she worked as a Special Education Specialist for Greenville County Schools, supporting services for diverse learners with disabilities and leading initiatives to promote successful post-secondary outcomes. Her passion led her to help write the initial grant to establish a Project SEARCH site in partnership with Bon Secours, SC Vocational Rehabilitation, and Greenville County Schools. She continues to support disability awareness as a volunteer with the Barbara Stone Foundation, a Greenville CAN Coalition member, and a CAN Talks speaker coach. Additionally, she serves on the Greenville County Workforce Development Board and contributed to the development of the SC High School Credential. Allison holds a master's in executive leadership from Gardner-Webb University and a bachelor's in special education from Clemson University. Originally from Walhalla, SC, she lives in Taylors with her husband of 19 years, Matthew, and their two children, Sophie and Andrew.
Jameka Murphy
Board Member
Self-Advocate, Parent of a Child with a Disability and Community Volunteer
Bio Coming Soon
Janna Neil
Board Member
Parent of a Child with a Disability and Community Volunteer
Janna was born in Canada and has called South Carolina home since 2021. A dedicated wife and mom, she has spent the last 13 years, navigating the world of special education through many trainings and seminars and is a strong advocate for inclusion. As a stay-at-home mom, Janna is active in the disability community and volunteers at her son’s school and currently serving in the role of Co-Chair of the School Improvement Council (SIC). Previously, she worked with Family Network on Disabilities Manasota (FND), while living in Florida, and the local Down Syndrome Association of the Upstate (DSAU) here in South Carolina. In Janna's free time, she enjoys playing tennis and hiking with her husband, son and their golden retriever!
Jill Schneider
Board Member
Community Volunteer
Jill has lived in Greenville for 46 years and has been married to Greg Schneider for 39 years. Together, they have two children and one grandchild. As a long time volunteer in Greenville, Jill's current volunteer focus is on the Meyer Center for Special Children and BRIDGED. Other community activities include participating in the Junior League of Greenville and as a Pi Beta Phi Foundation volunteer. Jill loves to read, go to Folly Beach, spend time with friends, and participate in Pilates classes. Jill's professional experience in finance, event planning, and business bring a unique perspective that greatly benefits BRIDGED. Over the last 10 years, Jill has become passionate about lending her skills to provide whatever she can to help children with disabilities reach their maximum potential.
Dr. Carrie Silver
Board Member
Parent of a Child with a Disability and Director of Recruiting and Marketing at USC Upstate Greenville Campus
Dr. Carrie Silver is a distinguished professional with a BS from James Madison University, MAPC and PhD in Educational Leadership from Clemson. She began her career as a writer and transitioned into a career in higher education through teaching undergraduate college writing and communication courses. Carrie has dedicated the past decade of her career to supporting and empowering learners to overcome barriers to attaining their post-secondary goals, using a whole-student approach to counseling. She is experienced in non-profit leadership, strategic planning, qualitative research methods, and communication training for teams. Today, Dr. Silver works at USC Upstate Greenville designing degree programs to help adults succeed in higher education. She volunteers for local organizations committed to service and justice, specifically regarding domestic violence, homelessness, and youth.