Leadership
Black Creek Arts Council is guided by dedicated staff, board members, and volunteers who bring leadership, creativity, and a commitment to the community to our mission.
Allison Pederson
Executive Director
info@blackcreekarts.org
Leads Black Creek Arts Council with over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, public art, and community partnerships.
Susie Bloodworth
Associate Executive Director
events@blackcreekarts.org
Brings 13+ years of experience in grant management and operations, supporting BCAC’s programs and partnerships.
Director of Arts Education
& Creative Content
learn@blackcreekarts.org
Jamie Martell
Leads arts education and social media, bringing over 13 years of experience connecting creativity and community.
Adrian Rhodes
Gallery Coordinator
gallery@blackcreekarts.org
Supports exhibitions and ensures the gallery remains a welcoming space for artists and visitors.
Board of Directors
President
Teresa Oelze
Siemens Healthineers, Business Excellence Project Manager
Co-Vice Presidents
Susan Askins
Real Estate Developer, Self-employed
Megan Woosley-Goodman
Francis Marion University, Associate Professor of English
Secretary
Michelle Hoffman
Sr. IT Project Manager, Sonoco Products Company
Treasurer
Sara Vaughn, Secretary
Not-For-Profit Financial Management
Board Officers:
Jimmy Epling
Director, Darlington County Library System
Hannah Howle
Darlington Veneer Company, Sales Representative
Mark Ingram
Ingram Law Firm, Attorney-at-Law
Jasna Shannon
Coker University, Professor of English, Emerita
Board Members:
Interested in Serving?
Black Creek Arts Council is strengthened by community members who care about creativity, education, and access to the arts.
Board members help guide our mission, support fundraising efforts, and serve as advocates for the arts in Darlington County.
Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.