Katy Wiggs
Katy WiggsFounder of SC Career Kids
SC Career Kids is made up of a diversified group of individuals from all over the Midlands and the upstate of South Carolina. Meet Katy, she is the founder of SC Career Kids. Katy is a wife, mother of two young children, and an educator in South Carolina. She is viewed as a pioneer in virtual education in the Palmetto State. Katy’s philosophy of education has shifted during the Covid pandemic. Her focus is on teaching students to problem-solve, communicate, collaborate, and innovate. Katy’s professional passion is to collaborate with future big thinkers in South Carolina to address the need for career exploration to begin as early as preschool. Katy graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Literacy.

2026 Board of Directors

Wanda Austin

Wanda Austin
Community Advocate 

Laura Boccanfuso

Laura Boccanfuso
Van Robotics- CEO 

Emily Heatwole Keeney

Emily Heatwole Keeney
Adams and Reese-  Government Affairs Advisor

Sheriff Leon Lott

Leon Lott
Sheriff – Richland County Sheriff’s Department

Dr. John Waddell

Justin Petty
JP MorganChase – Community Manager 

Alexis Short

Alexis Short
37 Gears – Director of Strategy

Advisory Board

Adam Hoots

Adam Hoots 
Construction ACHE Solutions

Dr. John Waddell

Libby Hendley
Moore School of Business (Rt)

Dr. John Waddell

Dr. John Waddell
Chief Executive of Via Hope

Our Staff

Dr. John Waddell

Beth Lechner
Career Club & Camps Director

Dr. John Waddell

PolyAnna Buff
Safety Town Program Director

Dr. John Waddell

Brian Stinson
Social Media & Marketing

Mia Wilkins

Mia Wilkins
Website & Engagement