Meet The Team
Halie Tumbleston
Executive Director
Halie, BCBA & M.S. Curriculum & Instruction, started her career as a special education teacher for high school students with moderate to severe disabilities. She expanded her career in ABA while co-founding Be the Change. She is currently working to affirm neurodiverse practice as a BCBA. In her free time, she enjoys spending her time with her Great Dane, Flower & her 2 cats, Jamungii & Petri.
Shaina Bermudez
President
Shaina, BCBA & M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction, began her career as a high school resource & cross-category teacher for disabled students. She felt called to work more closely with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & became an ABA therapist.
Shaina enjoys creating ceramic arts, crafting, yoga, gardening, & spending time with her husband & son.
Shanelle Madison
Secretary
Madison has worked in education for over 11 years. She is currently a PowerSchool Coordinator with South Carolina Public Charter Schools. She graduated with a BA in Forensic Psychology in 2024 and will soon begin pursuing her Masters in Psychology. She has always had a passion for advocating on the behalf of others.
Amy Hatten
ETE Coach
Amy, M.S., CRC, earned a Masters degree from University of Wisconsin- Madison in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling. She previously served as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor providing counseling and guidance to those with disabilities, primarily blindness and visual impairments, who were seeking employment opportunities. Through her own lived experience of acquiring a physical disability, she gained a passion to advocate, educate and raise awareness of people with disabilities to break down misconceptions, stigmas and stereotypes. Her hobbies outside of work range from being outdoors, swimming, biking, walking, weightlifting, baking, traveling and spending time with family and friends!
Nathan Todd
ETE Coach
Nathan holds a BS in Social Sciences from Charleston Southern University and has dedicated over 30 years to advocating for and with people with disabilities. Living with Cerebral Palsy, he has spent the past 15 years coaching individuals of all ages, helping them unlock their potential. An advocate for strength training and emotional intelligence, Nathan is also the author of *Empower Yourself: Awaken the B.E.A.S.T. Within*. His passion and expertise continue to inspire and empower the community he serves.
Skyela Ellington
Volunteer Coordinator
Skyela is a dedicated and passionate Registered Nurse who provides above and beyond care to all of her patients. In her free time she loves reading and spending time with her husband and 2 cats, snake, and turtle! Skyela has been a volunteer with us and is looking forward to supporting our mission and community.
Bree Schorr
Marketing Advisor
Bree, who earned her BA in Business Administration has experience as an event coordinator in Marketing. She actively seeks out opportunities to stay involved in the community - both personally and professionally and is excited to be apart of the Be the Change team! You can find her outdoors exploring new places, checking out new coffee shops with friends an spending time with family.
Diana Gray
Social Media Specialist
Diana has worked in Property Management and has worked at a summer camp with kids and horses. She wanted to work with Be The Change to gain more experience with Social Media. She currently is our Social Media Specialist. Diana enjoys cooking, painting, gardening, hiking, yoga, and traveling.