Kensley is the CEO of The Stewart Group, a consulting and corporate public affairs group based in Charleston. In her role as CEO, she has overseen several school choice initiatives and worked with parents directly to lift their voices up to ensure their students get the best education possible. She brings her years of experience in the political and public affairs arenas to this board to provide strategic planning and outcome-based management processes to ensure the best possible results for the school.   

Leslie serves as the COO/VP of External Affairs for Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) in Columbia, where she advocates for the commercial construction industry at the state level. With over twenty years of experience, she has been instrumental in initiatives like the Be Pro Be Proud SC program, promoting skilled trades among students. She is passionate about ensuring students have the resources they need to be productive citizens in South Carolina and would like to leverage her expertise in the business world to lift up students who might not be able to finish their high school diploma in a traditional setting.  

Renee is a Professor in the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel, specializing in applied measurement techniques and data analysis. Her extensive academic career includes teaching roles at the University of South Carolina and San José State University. Dr. Jefferson holds a Ph.D. in Educational Measurement and Statistics from the University of Iowa. She has experience within SC’s charter school community and is passionate about expanding educational options for families.