GFWC-SC Executive Committee
Kaye Jones, President
Kaye has been a member of GFWC since 1990, when she joined the Junior Woman’s Club of Columbia. In 2002, she transferred her membership to St. Andrews Woman’s Club, where she remains an active member.
Throughout her GFWC career, Kaye has held numerous leadership positions at both the club and state levels. She received the Outstanding Provisional Award during her first year of membership and served as President of the Junior Woman’s Club of Columbia in 1996–1997. In 1999, she was honored with the club’s Outstanding Clubwoman Award. Kaye later served as President of St. Andrews Woman’s Club in 2005–2006 and again in 2013–2014. She received the club’s Outstanding Clubwoman Award in 2015 and the Dianne McCarty Spirit Award in 2024. Kaye currently serves on the GFWC Board of Directors in her capacity as President of GFWC South Carolina.
Kaye’s commitment to community service extends well beyond GFWC. At Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, she served as United Way Chairman and as a member of the United Way of the Midlands Speakers Bureau. She also served as President of the Board of Palmetto Place Children’s Emergency Shelter and President of the Board of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands, now known as Pathways to Healing. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of CrimeStoppers of the Midlands and is a member of the Mimosa Garden Club.
Kaye retired from Colonial Life in 2015 after a 35-year career with the company. During her tenure, she held a variety of management positions and received the Frank S. Sumner Volunteer of the Year Award in 1997. She was also selected to represent Colonial Life in Leadership Columbia in 1999–2000.
Kaye graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. She and her husband, Tom, recently celebrated 47 years of marriage. They have one daughter and one grandson. In her free time, Kaye enjoys traveling with Tom and reading. She is also an avid collector of Santa Clauses, with a collection of more than 170.
Through her professional career, community involvement, and GFWC leadership, Kaye has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to serving others, strengthening her community, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those around her.
Courtney Evans, Director of Junior Clubs
Courtney was born and raised in Columbia, SC, where she earned her B.A. in Business Administration from Columbia College. She is the proud mom of one daughter, Kinsley, who was a charter member of the GFWC-SC Jessamines.
Since joining the Junior Woman’s Club of Columbia in 2016, Courtney has worn many hats—Fellowship Chair, Youth Resources Fundraising Co-chair, Special Assistant to the President, Treasurer, Activities VP, and President. She has been honored by her club as both Provisional of the Year and Clubwoman of the Year. As a result of her service, she also serves on the Board of Directors for Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services, a home for unaccompanied youth founded by the Junior Woman’s Club of Columbia in 1977.
At the state level, Courtney has served four terms as GFWC-SC Credentials Chair, served on the Scholarship Fund, and was selected as the GFWC-SC 2021 LEADS candidate. Most recently, she was honored with the prestigious GFWC-SC Carol Vann Rowland & Susan Vann Haynes Junior Clubwoman of Achievement Award.
And then there’s Courtney herself. Her infectious laugh can be heard from just about anywhere in the room, and she is the kind of friend who would quite literally offer you the shirt off her back. She loves people, loves to laugh, and somehow always manages to make things a little more fun.
Professionally, Courtney is a licensed Property Manager with more than 20 years of experience in property management. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated strong leadership and has enjoyed mentoring others along the way.
Courtney proudly refers to herself as a “Chaos Coordinator,” specializing in what she likes to call FUN-ctional planning and organization. She is a charter member of Wild University, a vibrant online and in-person community for paper planners, stationery lovers, journaling enthusiasts, and creative organizers. When she’s not organizing something, she can often be found attending planner and stationery conferences, creating planners of her own, or encouraging others to discover the joy—and sanity—that a little planning and organization can bring.
In short, Courtney loves serving others, bringing people together, staying organized, and having a whole lot of fun while doing it.
Carrie Zimmerman, 1st Vice President/President-elect
My name is Carrie Zimmerman and I have been a GFWC-SC member for 11 years. I am a current member of the Seneca Junior Woman’s Club. I am married to my husband Jason of 19 years and have two children, Zoe 16 and Gavin 9. We live in the Upstate of SC in Tamassee, SC. I have lived in SC for 20 years and have worked for the State of SC in the human service field for 18 years. I currently work for Continuum of Care, a division of The Department of Administration as a Wrap Facilitator. Volunteering is something I have done most of my life. When I moved to SC volunteerism was a way for me to meet new people and make new friends. My volunteerism in SC has included Angel’s Volunteer, church children's activities, school events, recreation Coach for over 11 years, Past Executive Board member of Christmas W/Hero and past Board member of the Walhalla Civic Auditorium.
My history with GFWC-SC started when friend, Sandra Mattox, a founding member of WJWC, brought me to a meeting of WJWC in 2007 and I was hooked. After the first year I was nominated to the executive committee as Secretary and have been on the executive committee ever since and have filled position of Treasurer, 2nd VP, 1st VP, and became President of WJWC in 2011 for 2 years. I was appointed GFWC-SC NW District President by Past President, JoAnn Bolchez in 2013. I was re-elected by my NW District peers to this position for the 2014-2016 term. I have attended and volunteered in GFWC-SC conventions since 2008, and went to Southern Region in 2014. In 2015, I was Co-Chairman of the 2015 GFWC-SC Convention in Greenville along with Norma England from North Central District. I was selected as the 2015 L.E.A.D.S candidate and attended part of the 2015 International GFWC convention in Memphis, TN.
Katie Moydell, 2nd Vice President
As a second-generation clubwoman, Katie Moydell grew up understanding the importance of volunteering and proudly serves on Executive Committee with her mother, Kaye.
Katie joined Junior Woman’s Club of Columbia in 2009 and served as President from 2013–2014 and 2026-2028.
Active in the South Carolina Federation, Katie has served various positions including Fundraising Chair, Advocates for Children Chair, Progress Foundation Committee Member, Midlands District President, and President Special Program Chair. Katie was installed as South Carolina Director of Junior Clubs in 2014 and served two consecutive terms.
Katie joyfully served as the 36th international GFWC Director of Junior Clubs from 2022-2024. She successfully designed and implemented the GFWC Junior Leadership Certification program as part of her legacy. Katie continues to serve on the GFWC BOD of Directors and has served on the Leadership Committee, Legislation & Public Policy Committee and as Community Improvement Program Chair.
A lifetime supporter of Palmetto Place Children and Youth Services, Katie joined the board in 2010 and served Board President 2017-2019. As a member of the capital campaign strategic planning committee, Katie helped plan and execute a successful million-dollar campaign to renovate the shelter. By virtue of her position in JWC- Columbia, Katie has re-joined the BOD for Palmetto Place.
A Carolina girl, born and raised; she attended The University of South Carolina. Katie is the Director of Life Underwriting at Colonial Life and attributes her GFWC experiences to many of her career successes.
Katie knows that without her family, nothing would be possible. She resides in Columbia with her most favorite people: her husband, Matt; son, Collin; and their spoiled rotten dog, Lulu. Their endless support and encouragement allow Katie to follow her passion.
Kathy Heagen, Secretary
Kathy is originally from Wheeling, West Virginia and has lived in Ohio, Alabama, and Virginia before settling in South Carolina in 2004.
A dedicated member to GFWC since 2010, Kathy has been an active member of the North Myrtle Beach Woman’s Club serving as President from 2024-2026, First VP from 2020-2022, and Corresponding Secretary from 2012-2014. She Chaired the Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes from 2013 through 2016 and served on the Education Committee, Civic Engagement Committee and Nominating Committee. Most recently she served on the GFWC Membership Taskforce Committee from 2024-2026. She is most excited about the opportunity of serving as Secretary for the next two years.
Professionally, Kathy spent more than 30 years providing executive level support to senior leadership in the Medical, Manufacturing, Banking, Software and High-Tech industries. She retired from ThreatQuotent a cybersecurity company in 2020. Her career required strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex initiatives which she now brings to her volunteer work.
Kathy is passionate about community service and encouraging women to step into leadership opportunities within GFWC and beyond. She and her husband, Steve have been married for 47 years and are the proud parents of two adult children, Doug and Stephanie, and one grandson, Tanner. In her leisure time she loves to travel, walk the beach, read, practice retail therapy, and explore new restaurants in search of healthy food.
Katie Whitten, Treasurer
Originally from East Tennessee, I have come to identify as a South Carolinian. After spending some time in Richmond, Virginia, my family relocated to Columbia, where I graduated from Irmo High School. Upon earning a degree in Economics and an MBA from Winthrop University, I established myself in Rock Hill, residing there for 37 years.
During my career, I worked in various fields including Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, and Financial Services, eventually retiring from ADP in 2016. In retirement, I've remained active in the community through the GFWC-Chapin Woman’s Club, serving six years as Treasurer and one year as Vice President for Community Service Projects. Currently, Treasurer for GFWC-South Carolina. I am currently serving on the Vestry of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Chapin and am responsible for the Communications Cluster.
Recently, I’ve found a new passion for mahjong and spend Wednesday afternoons leading and teaching groups. I am frequently competing in Tournaments and am helping to plan a large tournament to be held in Columbia in 202. I also continue to enjoy bridge and knitting. I live in Prosperity with my two beagles – Rosie and Maxine.
Caroline Mahaffey, Parliamentary Advisor
Caroline is the mother of seven grown children and grandmother to a regularly increasing number of grandchildren. She joined her family’s real estate business in the early 1980s, and became Broker in Charge in 2005. Since then, she has become a Certified Mediator and a Master Negotiator through the Real Estate Association, and volunteers in several capacities with the Association.
Caroline attended her first GFWC club meeting in the fall of 1985 when invited to a Junior Club meeting. She later helped to organize and federate the Upstate Woman’s Club so that she didn’t have to spend as much time traveling to club meetings and events. She has served in a variety of capacities at the local, district, state, regional, and national level. Caroline is a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians. Caroline served as GFWC South Carolina State President during the 2014–2016 administration.
Suzanne Carswell, Advisor
Originally from Oklahoma, Suzanne moved to Chapin, South Carolina in 2006. Suzanne joined the GFWC Chapin Woman’s Club in 2009. She has held many positions in the club, chaired fundraisers and served as President twice. She served as GFWC-SC International Outreach Chairman for three years and on the Executive Committee as Secretary, 2nd Vice President, 1stVice President/President-elect and just concluded her term as State President 2024-2026. She has served on the GFWC Board since 2024 and is currently serving as the Southern Region representative on the GFWC Communications and Public Relations Committee.
Suzanne has been married to husband Jim for 40 years. They have two children, Graham (fiancée’ Kara) in Atlanta, and Lauren (Chris) in Charleston. Suzanne enjoys reading, club work, spreading the word about the need for native plants and bird conservation, and spending time cruising the canals and rivers of France on their replica Dutch Barge.
Laurie O'Kelly, Special Assistant to the President
Laurie has been a member of GFWC since 1987, when she joined St. Andrews Woman’s Club. During her years with the club, she has served as President three times, Third Vice President three times, Secretary, and Treasurer. In 1994, she was honored as “Clubwoman of the Year.”
Laurie served as GFWC South Carolina State President during the 2010–2012 administration. She was a member of the GFWC Resolutions Committee from 2012–2018, serving as Chairman from 2014–2018. She served on the GFWC Finance Committee from 2018–2020 and as GFWC Convention and Meetings Chairman from 2020–2022. From 2024–2026, Laurie served as GFWC Southern Region President.
Laurie currently serves as GFWC Health and Wellness Chairman and as Special Assistant to GFWC-SC President Kaye Jones.
Laurie has been married to David for more than 40 years, and they have two grown sons and two precious granddaughters. She is a retired Business Education teacher and currently works part-time for SHEEX, Inc., as HR Manager and Inventory Specialist.
She holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of South Carolina. In her free time, Laurie enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, watching and listening to birds, and growing plants on her deck.
Lynn Macan, Coastal District President
Lynn Macan is the Immediate Past President of the GFWC Woman’s League of the Lowcountry. Prior to serving as President, she served two years as Vice President for her club.
Her professional career was in the field of education…School Counselor, Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent and finally Superintendent of Schools. Upon retiring from K-12 public school service, she was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University at Albany, working with aspiring school and district leaders.
Lynn has served on Boards for The National Center for Character Education, the Schoharie Area Long-Term Recovery agency, as well as the Leadership and Strategic Planning Committees within Sun City Hilton Head. She has volunteered for numerous agencies and organizations throughout her life.
In her spare time, Lynn is an avid runner girl, reader, and loves to cook. Lynn is a step-mom to two, and MeMa to two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She lives in Bluffton, SC with her husband Ron and faithful cat, Mickey.
Current positions:
President, GFWC-SC Leadership Cyberclub
President, South Carolina Coastal District
Chair, GFWC-SC Strategic Planning Committee
Susan Lee, Midlands District President
Susan Lee is a transplant from Chicago, IL area – happily calling the Columbia, SC area her home since 2008. She has been an anti-money laundering professional in large financial institutions both domestically and abroad since 2001, spending 3 years in the Netherlands (2005-2008). Currently employed with USAA, her role brings aspects of her professional experience and her personal mission to serve our service members (both active and veterans) together. Susan has served in many leadership capacities both personally and professionally and mentored many individuals that continue to build their career progression or transition from various roles. She has always been an active voice in her profession for individuals with disabilities and served as executive sponsor for a number of diversity employee resource groups.
A GFWC member for 6 years, Susan's favorite thing about GFWC is being a part of something "bigger" and making a difference in the lives of so many people and organizations in our community. She has served as the State Leadership Chair, South Carolina LEADS 2022 candidate (Louisville, KY), Club(s) President, Club Treasurer and was Club Woman of the Year on two separate occasions. In her time outside of GFWC, she enjoys riding her motorcycle with her husband, playing with her two very special dogs and spending time with her friends, 2 sisters and nieces.
Elizabeth Renneker, Upstate District President
Spartanburg native Elizabeth Renneker graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Psychology. Driven by a passion for her community, Elizabeth founded the Women of the ‘Burg Society in November 2021, leading the club to become officially federated with GFWC in 2022.
For Elizabeth, becoming a member of GFWC has forever changed her life, and she is incredibly thankful each day for the bond she shares with her GFWC sisters. She served as Club President from 2021 to 2026, the GFWC-SC Arts and Culture Chair and the 2026 South Carolina LEADS representative. She currently serves as Club Advisor, the GFWC-SC President’s Special Project Chair and the Upstate District President.