Meet the Staff
 Beth
Summer-Strait was named the Executive Director/CEO
of the P.A.C.E. Center in 2007.
She had previously served in that same capacity for Mental
Health America of the Piedmont when it was a separate agency.
Beth has more than fifteen years experience in the behavioral
health field. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lander
University and a Master's Degree from the University of
South Carolina. Beth was named a "Woman of Achievement"
in 2006 by the Business and Professional Women's Club and
was presented the South Carolina Mental Health America "Public
Policy Award" for her advocacy work on behalf of individuals
with mental illness.
Trez Clarke, Program Director, is a graduate
of Lander University and holds certifications from Erskine
Seminary. She is a certified QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor
and Certified Group Facilitator for the Recovery for Life
program. Trez conducts education seminars, prepares health
fair materials, runs Recovery for Life groups, and represents
the agency at many public speaking events.
Dr. Roger Rhoades, Senior Therapist, holds
a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication from Illinois
State University, a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family
Therapy from New Orleans Baptist Seminary and a Doctorate
Degree in Counseling from Graduate Theological Foundation.
Dr. Rhodes is a well-known public speaker, author, and trainer
with appearances on such national talk shows as "Oprah"
and "Montel Williams". Dr. Rhodes leads
the P.A.C.E. Center's Domestic
Batterer's Groups as well as provides individual and marriage
counseling.
Heather Ravnan, Program Therapist, holds
a Bachelor's Degree from Tulane University and a Master
of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina.
Heather is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical
Practice. She works in our Domestic Batterer's program and
also offers a weekly "open session" grief support
group at the agency.
Amy Richards, LMSW. Amy holds a Master
of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina
and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from USC-Spartanburg.
Sharon Fox is the agency's office manager.
Sharon holds certifications from Spartanburg Technical College
and isothermal Community College.
Karen McKenzie, Bookkeeper, Crossroads
Coordinator. Karen plans and facilitates our weekly psycho-social
recreational group, Crossroads, which serves adults ages
18 and over who suffer from severe mental illness. Karen
coordinates activities for the group, secures speakers and
provides leadership and guidance. Karen also serves as the
agency bookkeeper. Karen is a graduate of Converse College.
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