Darfur Action Group of South Carolina
The Darfur Action Group of South Carolina was formed in late 2005. Our primary purpose has been to make the citizens of South Carolina more aware of the atrocities occurring in Darfur, Sudan. We live in a state whose citizens have tremendous compassion for others. It is our firm belief that when fully informed, they will work with us to help bring this tragedy to an end.
Board of Directors
Richard Sribnick, MD: Dr. Richard Sribnick is the Chairman of the Darfur Action Group of South Carolina. Dr. Sribnick is a physician and practicing internist in Columbia. He has been actively involved in efforts to halt the Darfur Genocide for nearly 3 years. He has attended multiple conferences and rallies throughout the United States and Canada. In July, 2005 he was a participant in the Bike Ride Against Genocide from Ithaca, New York to Ottawa, Canada and delivered a speech on Parliament Hill.
Bill Andress: Bill Andress is an Elder at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church in Lexington, SC. Through association with Presbyterian missionaries serving in Sudan, he became aware of the situation of the Sudanese. For the past 7 years, seeking a just and lasting peace for the Sudanese people has been his passion. At the end of 2003, he retired to devote full time to this effort. Mr. Andress is the Moderator of Trinity Presbytery's Sudan Ministry and Co-Moderator of Sudan Advocacy Action Forum. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy (BS), Duke University (MA), and Averett College (MBA).
Marvin Chernoff: Marvin Chernoff is the retired Chairman of Chernoff/Silver and Associates, now Chernoff/Newman, a large South Carolina advertising and PR agency. He is the former Corporate Citizen of the Year, Columbia Ambassador of the Year and holder of The Order of the Palmetto for his work in education.
James Nichols: Jim, a Lutheran pastor, served congregations in the Midlands and as founding Executive Director of Central SC Habitat for Humanity. He participates with the International Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter Builds and advocacy programs for peace and justice. Currently he is co-chair of the SC Lutheran World Hunger Program.
Tommy Preston: Tommy Preston is the Coordinator for Government and Community Relations in the Office of University of South Carolina President, Dr. Andrew Sorensen. Originally from Clemson, SC, Tommy recently graduated from Carolina with a degree in Political Science. During Tommy's time at the university, he served as Student Body President and received the Algernon Sidney Sullivan Award, the university's highest honor bestowed on an undergraduate student.
Jesse L. Scott, PhD: Dr. Jesse Scott earned a PhD at The University of South Carolina in 1985, and joined the Newberry College faculty in 1985-1986. He was promoted to Full Professor of History in 2001. 'Founding' Director of The Summerland Honors Program at Newberry College (1995-2003), Dr. Scott, a member of a number of professional organizations including The South Carolina Historical Association, The Southern Historical Association and The Consortium on Revolutionary Europe, 1750-1850, has been active in teaching and publishing for almost twenty five years. During 2003-2004 Dr. Scott was selected Newberry College Professor of the Year by the Newberry College Student Government Association and more recently was awarded the prestigious Dr. Grady L. Cooper Award by the Newberry College Graduating class during Commencement, 2006.
J. Austin Watson, PhD: Dr. J. Austin Watson is executive director of Lighthouse Ministries in Florence, SC and the former Executive Director for Central SC Habitat for Humanity. He is a United Methodist Minister who has advocated for justice and human rights for over forty years.
Lindsey Wilkes: Lindsey Wilkes is the founder and Executive Director of GENed; an organization dedicated to educating, fundraising and advocating to end genocide. She also serves as a Local Coordinator for Academic Year in America, a division of the American Institute for Foreign Study, and is a tireless advocate for human rights.
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