Charleston LIFE™ Team

Take a closer look at the people behind CharlestonLIFE™!

Meet the Team

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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 has been with CharlestonLIFE™ since 2022 and works with students and internship sites to support career education and skill development.

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Arianne Bauserman
Mentor Coordinator

Arianne is a certified Recreational Therapist with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Recreational Therapy. Her certifications include Brain Injury Specialist and PEERS Certified Provider for both Young Adults and Adolescents. With nearly a decade at CharlestonLIFE™, Arianne oversees mentor coordination and student support and serves as the program’s Lead Coordinator.

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Casey Burdette
Support Coordinator

Casey is a certified special educator with a master’s degree in Special Education and has earned a credential in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Higher Education. He joined CharlestonLIFE™ in 2023. In addition to supporting students, Casey serves as the program’s Campus Support Specialist.

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Kristen Brady
Administrative Coordinator

Kristen holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication with a concentration in Media Studies and brings seven years of experience in marketing and account management to CharlestonLIFE™. As Administrative Coordinator, she supports daily program operations and is the initial point of contact for prospective applicants and families. 

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Lisa Christian
Director, CharlestonLIFE™ Operations

Lisa is a licensed social worker with a master’s degree in Social Work and is a Doctor of Education (EdD) candidate. Her certifications include Brain Injury Specialist, Sexual Health Educator, Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, and PEERS for Young Adults Certified Provider. With more than a decade at CharlestonLIFE™, Lisa oversees the program's operations and student supports.

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Meghan Dolce
Support Coordinator

Meghan is a licensed social worker with a master’s degree in Social Work. Now in her second year with CharlestonLIFE™, she supports students and supervises the program’s residential student advisors.             

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Nora Krasowski
Associate Director, CharlestonLIFE™ Admissions and Enrollment

Nora is a certified special educator with a master’s degree in Special Education and is a Doctor of Education (EdD) candidate. Her credentials include PEERS for Young Adults Certified Provider and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Higher Education. With more than a decade at CharlestonLIFE™, Nora coordinates the program's admissions and enrollment and provides faculty development and program presentations.

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CofC Faces to Know: Nora Krasowski

Learn more about our Associate Director for Admissions and Enrollment.

CofC Faces to Know: Nora Krasowski
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CofC Faces to Know: Arianne Bauserman

Learn more about our Mentor Coordinator.

CofC Faces to Know: Arianne
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