Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team of professionals is here to guide you on your career path into healthcare and they are committed to providing you with the tools you need to succeed.
Janet Belew
Academia Nursing Student Coordinator
Janet Belew, a native of Coward, SC, and a graduate of Lake City High School, has been a dedicated member of the McLeod Health team for 24 years. During that time, she has embraced numerous opportunities for growth, advancing into management and leadership roles. For the past 9 years, Janet has supported the next generation of nursing professionals as the Workforce Development Academic Nursing Student Coordinator. Janet holds certifications as a Nursing Assistant and in EKG and continues to serve patients as a PRN Medical Surgical Technician in the Emergency Department at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Her commitment to excellence has earned her the prestigious McLeod Health Merit Award. Janet also recently completed the Emerging Leadership Program through the Florence Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she contributes her expertise as a member of multiple Academic Education Advisory Boards. Janet’s hobbies include fishing, cooking, spending time with her family and running the Florence Horse Center Boarding Facility with her husband.
Corlie Burr
Clinical Coordinator – School of Innovation
Corlie Burr is a native of Cheraw, SC and a graduate of Cheraw High School. A nurse with 25 years of experience, Corlie has been a dedicated member of the McLeod Health team for 23 years. Prior to joining Workforce Development, she served as the Director of Clinical Services for Hospice and Palliative Care. Corlie is a graduate of Florence-Darlington Technical College and Clemson University. She enjoys spending time with family, sitting on the beach, watching Clemson football, and exploring local estate sales.
Rebekkah Chilton
Academic Allied Health Student Coordinator
Rebekkah Chilton is a native of Lake City, SC, and a graduate of Lake City High School. Rebekkah is a licensed Massage Therapist from Central Carolina Technical College. Prior to becoming an Academic Allied Health Student Coordinator, Rebekkah was an Administrative Assistant for AHEC at McLeod Health, Operations Manager – Recruiting & Onboarding Lead for NC, SC, TN at Kelly Educational Staffing, and SC Retirement Benefits & ACA Specialist for Florence School District One. Rebekkah’s current hobbies include fostering dogs from local animal shelters, spending time with her family, and going to auctions.
Charity Gerald – RN, BSN, MBA-HM
Director of Recruiting & Workforce Development
Charity Gerald is a Florence, SC native and graduate of South Florence High School. She is a Registered Nurse with 25 years of healthcare experience and a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina. Charity has worked with McLeod Health for 17 years. Prior to becoming a member of the McLeod Health Human Resources team, she worked as a Director of Nursing in the ICU, Progressive Care, and Medical units. She is a Palmetto Gold Award recipient and has also earned the prestigious McLeod Health Merit Award. Charity is currently the Vice President of the South Carolina Healthcare Human Resources Association and a member of several community and state boards including South Carolina Hospital Association’s Imagine WHY, Partnership Grand Strand, and the Pee Dee Workforce Development boards. Charity has a Master’s in Business Administration/Healthcare Administration. Charity’s hobbies include spending time with her family, drawing, painting, singing, and traveling.
Monique Grant
Patient Care Technician Instructor – LPN – School of Innovation
Raised in the big town of Society Hill, SC, Monique Grant is native of Darlington, SC, and a graduate of Darlington High School. Monique is a License Practical Nurse with over 10 years in healthcare experience. She received her Diploma in Practical Nursing, and her Associate’s in Nursing at Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw, SC. Prior to joining McLeod and the Workforce Development Team, Monique has worked in many different fields of nursing and taught CNA courses at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Her hobbies are singing, crafting, cruising, and spending quality time with the ones she loves.
Jennifer Hedinger
Academic and Student Coordinator
Jennifer Hedinger is from Ocean Isle Beach, NC with over 20 years of experience in Workforce Development. She is new to the McLeod family, relocating from Cleveland, Ohio. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Radford University in Virginia and a Masters in Adult Learning and Development from Cleveland State University. Her experience includes teaching, career coaching, workforce program management, and resource development. Partnerships Jennifer has coordinated in previous positions include the Cleveland Clinic, Cuyahoga County Board of Health, and MetroHealth Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. She has also been a collaborative partner in Bridges Out of Poverty initiatives with Case Western Reserve University’s Center for Community Health Integration, addressing social determinants of health. Jennifer enjoys time with her family, reading, and traveling.
Ingrid Cherry
HR Manager Workforce Development
Ingrid Cherry is a native of Mount Pleasant, SC, and a graduate of Wando High School. She is a Human Resource professional with 13 years of combined experience in Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development. A 2011 graduate of Francis Marion University, Ingrid earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. She holds a Master of Science in Leadership and Human Resource Development with a Concentration in Workforce Development from Louisiana State University graduating in May 2023. Ingrid currently holds her SHRM-CP certification through the Society of Human Resource Management and her Certified Workforce Development Professional Certification through the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals. Ingrid is also a 2022 McLeod Merit Award recipient. Hobbies include hosting events, running a small business with her husband, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Anna D’Addario
Health Career Program Coordinator for High School Students
Dr. Anna D’Addario is a Navy veteran and has retired as a career Podiatrist from the Veterans Health Administration. She has experience teaching at both high school and collegiate levels. Anna came to Myrtle Beach to retire but has since found her dream job here at McLeod Health, which combines both her passions for medicine and teaching. Anna keeps busy with yoga and traveling with family.
Dr. Deon Evans
Health Careers Program Coordinator – Poynor Healthcare Innovation
Dr. Deon Evans is a native of Lynchburg, SC, and a graduate of Timmonsville High School. After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Francis Marion University in 2013, he served 10 years in the U.S. Army as a Human Resources Officer, medically retiring at the rank of Captain. He has since served as a Career Center Director at Francis Marion University and a Management and Program Analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deon obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Human Resources Management in 2023. His hobbies include spending time with family, traveling, serving the church and community, and mentoring the youth.
Cara Digiuseppe
Workforce Development Coordinator
Cara Digiuseppe is a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications. Born in Charleston, SC and raised in NJ, she brings a unique blend of Southern charm and Northeastern energy to everything she does. Cara is passionate about building strong community ties and fostering meaningful connections.
With a heart for service and a love for animals, Cara is deeply involved in community outreach initiatives. Whether she’s volunteering, networking, or cheering on her beloved Gamecocks during football season, she thrives on bringing people together and making a positive impact.
Christian Singletary
Workforce Development Specialist
Christian Singletary, a Florence, SC native, has been a member of the McLeod family since 2022. His career with McLeod started in the Consolidated Service Center department where he worked as both a picker and a receiver before joining the Workforce Development team. Christian looks forward to broadening his scope and growing not only professionally but personally with his new position. Christian graduated from Francis Marion University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in African American Studies. His hobbies include spending time with family, listening to music, and creating memories with his girlfriend, Jazmine, and their dog, Luna.