Our Team
Medical Advisors
Camp Rise Above works with medical professionals from across the state to ensure the safety of all of our programs. The team members below represent just a portion of the expertise we rely on throughout the year.
MSN, RN, CRA Head NurseChief Nursing Officer, Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
Alicia K. Jordan
Alicia Jordan works as a Chief Nursing Officer at Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, which is a Hospitals & Physicians Clinics company with an estimated 173 employees; and founded in 2004. They are part of the Medical Administration team within the Medical & Health Department and their management level is C-Level. Alicia graduated from Western Governors University in 2018 and is currently based in Ladson, United States.
MS, MD Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, MUSC
Ramin Eskandari
Child Life Departments of MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital - Midlands, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital - Upstate, Shriner’s Hospital, and McLeod Hospital.
MD Director, Pediatric Residency Program, MUSC
David Mills
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio David migrated to Charleston in 2005 and began his residency at MUSC. Since then, he helped their residency grow and excel and currently serves Program Director for the MUSC's Pediatrics Residency Program. The goal of our program is to develop diverse, well-rounded pediatricians who are capable of reaching their dreams.
Board Of Directors
CRA Founder & RN
Barbara DentonDate Joined: September 2008
Overnight camp where children are encouraged to try new things, to experience Camp, ... to laugh, to be in an environment where they can experience childhood in a way that helps them put their worries away and just be a kid.
Esquire, retired
Don Denton Date Joined: January 2012
Camp is a special time when all CRA’s hopes and dreams come together with those of our kids for a lasting meaningful memory.
Bradford E. Love CPA, LLC Owner
Brad Love Date Joined: December 2018
CRA gives me the opportunity to help send people to experience going to camp!
Marketing & Development, Schirmer Insurance Group
Alysa Beutler Date Joined: October 2014
Camp Rise Above is joy, life and love! Each child has the chance to thrive in an environment that supports, believes and wants to see them “Rise Above.”
General Manager Nothing Bundt Cakes- Mt. Pleasant
Nick Giecek Date Joined: October 2022
Being involved with CRA holds a special place in my heart. As someone who has a sibling with special needs, I'm proud and honored to help create a culture where individuals are able to accepted for who they truly are.
Medical Advisor & Board Member
Alicia Jordan
Alicia Jordan is the Chief Nursing Officer at Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, which serves the state of South Carolina with a broad range of psychiatric and substance abuse services. These services address the needs of individuals and families living with mental health and addiction disorders. Alicia has been a nurse since 2010 and earned her Master of Science in Nursing in 2019 from Western Governors University.
President, Unlimited Performance, Inc., Mount Pleasant, SC
John Carroll Date Joined: September 2008
I support Camp Rise Above because it puts joy on the faces of children who, for some, have been battling for their lives from birth. The challenges they’ve addressed early in life are proof of their courage, strength and resilience. They come to camp and apply those qualities to having fun in a safe environment where, for a moment in time, they can just be kids.
Co-Founder of March and Magnolia
Adele Cisco Date Joined: May 2018
Camp Rise Above is much more than a place-it truly creates a sense of belonging that far reaches the time that our campers spend at camp... Our campers and their families face daily struggles- from health issues to financial strain to emotional and mental hardship from navigating being a child or having a child with special needs. Camp Rise Above gives them a respite from all of those things and allows our staff and volunteers to love and teach their children and help them to feel seen and valued regardless of disabilities or medical status.
Alex Jackson
Camp Rise Above provides excitement and hope to children with disabilities and their families. As a person with a spinal cord injury, I appreciate the dedication from the staff and volunteers to serve kids of all abilities.
In The Black Marketing and Consulting, Senior Account Strategist
Allie Moorman
From my very first day volunteering with Camp Rise Above, I knew their mission was something that deserved to be heard, shared, and celebrated. It’s almost magical to watch - the pure joy on kids’ faces as they experience the simple, essential moments of childhood. Supporting Camp Rise Above doesn’t just touch the heart - it recharges the soul!
RN – Director of Medical Review at Palmetto GBA / BCBS or SC
Cassie Mills
Camp Rise Above means hope, joy, and connection. At camp, children are not defined by their challenges, but celebrated for who they are. As the mother of a child who attends Camp Rise Above, it means so much to be a part of this incredible community. Watching my daughter come home each day with stories, smiles, and new confidence reminds me that inclusion and understanding can truly change lives.
RN – Assistant Vice President Palmetto GBA/BCBS SC
Jennifer Dowell
I have both a nurse’s compassion and a parent’s heart. As the mother of a camper, I have witnessed firsthand the profound joy and growth that Camp Rise Above brings to children with special needs and their families. My personal experience fuels my dedication to ensuring every child has the opportunity to feel included, empowered, and celebrated. I advocate for the physical, emotional, and developmental well-being of every camper, helping guide Camp Rise Above toward continued excellence in care and inclusivity.
Regional Vice President, Southern First Bank
Kevin Lee Date Joined: May 2019
Camp is a place where everyone gets to be a kid. You check your problems at the door and immerse yourself in a community that embodies kindness and joy. Camp brings together people with different backgrounds and beliefs and fosters an inclusive environment built on love and respect. Camp brings out the best in all of us.