Our Board of Directors & Community Advisory

Our Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, financial stewardship and organizational accountability for L.D. Barksdale Sickle Cell Foundation. This group of dedicated leaders ensures our mission is fulfilled with integrity, guiding long-term decisions, approving key initiatives and supporting sustainable growth.

Sherrie A. Ballenger

Chair

Spartanburg Regional

Wescina Thompson

Co-Chair

Prisma Health

Deirdre Corbit

Board Member

South Carolina Community Member

Tamara D. Davis

Board Member

Silver Hill Memorial

Wandra J. McElrath

Board Member

Silver Hill Memorial

Patsi J. Lann

Board Member

Belk Corporate

Sherilyn Lee

Board Member

South Carolina Community Member

Our Community Advisory Board

The Community Advisory Board serves as a bridge between the foundation and the communities we serve. Composed of local advocates, patients, caregivers and health professionals, this board offers valuable insight, feedback and lived experience to help shape our programs, outreach efforts and partnerships from the ground up.

Sean Dogan

Chair

Chair

Lillian Brock Flemming

Co-Chair

South Carolina Community Member

Peggy B. Baxter

Community Advisory Member

South Carolina Community Member

Jabecca Banks

Community Advisory Member

South Carolina Community Member

Ruby Coleman

Community Advisory Member

South Carolina Community Member

Miranda Lilley

Community Advisory Member

South Carolina Community Member

Ruth Richburg

Community Advisory Member

South Carolina Community Member

Jenny Weidenbenner

Community Advisory Member

South Carolina Community Member

Together, We Can Make a Difference

Join us in providing education, advocacy, compassionate care, and life-changing support for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease across South Carolina.