Charleston LIFE™ Team

Get to know the people behind CharlestonLIFE™!

Meet the Team

Arianne Bauserman
Mentor Coordinator | Lead Coordinator

Arianne is a certified Recreational Therapist with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Recreational Therapy. She is also a Brain Injury Specialist and a PEERS Certified Provider for both Young Adults and Adolescents. She has been with CharlestonLIFE™ for nearly a decade, overseeing mentor coordination and student support.

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Casey Burdette
Support Coordinator

Casey is a certified special educator with a master’s degree in Special Education and a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Higher Education credential. He joined CharlestonLIFE™ in 2023 and also supports the program’s tutors.

Lisa Christian
Director, CharlestonLIFE™ Operations

Lisa is a licensed social worker with a master’s degree in Social Work. She is also a Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager, Sexual Health Educator, and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. A PEERS for Young Adults Certified Provider, Lisa has been part of CharlestonLIFE™ for over a decade and oversees program operations and student support.

Amanda Clinton
Career Coordinator

Amanda holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology and completed a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. A U.S. Air Force veteran, she joined CharlestonLIFE™ in 2022 and works with students and internship sites to support career education and skill development.

Meghan Dolce
Support Coordinator

Meghan is a licensed social worker with a master’s degree in Social Work. In her first year with CharlestonLIFE™, she draws on this perspective to support first-year students as they transition to college life, academics, and independent living.

Nora Krasowski
Associate Director, CharlestonLIFE™ Admissions and Enrollment

Nora is a certified special educator with a master’s degree in Special Education. She is also a PEERS for Young Adults Certified Provider and holds a professional certificate in Executive Presence. Additionally, she has earned a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Higher Education credential. She has been with CharlestonLIFE™ for over a decade and coordinates the program's admissions and enrollment.