MEET OUR TEAM

VaLisa Palmer, LPC, is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Anchor Family & Community Services, where she is passionate about strengthening families and restoring hope within the community. She brings over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families, including her work as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

 

VaLisa empowers women, couples, and families to discover purpose, healing, and resilience through faith and evidence-based care. She develops programs and community partnerships that equip families with practical tools, resources, and support to thrive. Having also served as a therapeutic foster parent, she understands the importance of nurturing children with stability and love. A wife, mother, mentor, encourager, and woman of faith, VaLisa leads with compassion and integrates biblical truth and practical guidance to help people flourish in God’s calling.

Rebecca Finegan serves as Program & Administrative Coordinator for Anchor Family & Community Services, bringing experience in executive support, program coordination, project management, and community engagement. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with senior leaders, teams, volunteers, and community partners to coordinate programs, events, communications, and day-to-day operations. Her background includes Corporate and Non-Profit organizations, where she supported senior leadership and contributed to projects and initiatives serving the community.

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Rebecca is also the founder of Seniors Home Zone, where she helps older adults and their families navigate aging, home, and life transitions through education, resources, and support. At AFCS, she supports both administrative operations and community programs, including the Strengthening Families Program.

Kennedy Richardson serves as the Community Outreach & Family Engagement Specialist at Anchor Family & Community Services, where she is passionate about connecting families with supportive programs, resources, and community relationships. A graduate of the University of South Carolina with a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Kennedy brings experience in youth development, community programming, program coordination, and family engagement. Through her work with youth and families, she has developed a passion for creating welcoming environments where individuals feel supported, valued, and connected. 

 

As a youth program leader and coach, Kennedy has dedicated her work to helping young people and families build confidence, meaningful relationships, and stronger communities. She is excited to use her passion for service and community engagement to help Anchor strengthen families and create lasting connections throughout the community.