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Partners & Supporters

Helping Shape Stronger Communities Across South Carolina

The Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship is supported by leaders in planning, design, local government, education and community development who share a commitment to strengthening communities across South Carolina.


Support the Fellowship

The Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship is made possible through the generosity of organizations, community leaders, and supporters who believe in the power of design, collaboration, and civic leadership. Contributions help support Fellowship programming and graduate student interns.


Our Advisory Team

The Advisory team brings together expertise in planning, architecture, economic development, public service, education, and community design to help Fellowship participants address real-world community challenges.

Kendra B. Stewart
Director, Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities – College of Charleston

Amy Barrett
Executive Director, Charleston Downtown Alliance/King Street Business

Jenny Boulware
Main Street SC Manager, Municipal Association of South Carolina

Todd Glover
Executive Director, Municipal Association of South Carolina

Bradford A. Watson
Director, Clemson Architecture Center

Harvee White
Public Art Manager, South Carolina Arts Commission

Heather A. Mitchell, AIA LEED AP BD+C
President, BOUDREAUX

Irene Dumas Tyson, AICP, Assoc AIA
Director of Planning, BOUDREAUX

Elise Partin
Mayor, City of Cayce


Our Partners

The Riley Mayors’ Design Fellowship is strengthened through partnerships with organizations that share a commitment to community design, civic leadership, and creating places where people thrive.