Healthy Learners names Gwen Walker as new Community Manager for the Lowcountry Region
August 19, 2025
Healthy Learners announced the appointment of Gwen Walker as the new Community Manager for the Lowcountry region. Gwen brings over 20 years of experience with Healthy Learners to this new leadership role, having faithfully served as the Student Services Coordinator for the Lowcountry since 2005.
Prior to her work with Healthy Learners, Gwen worked for Allendale County Schools for 15 years as a paraprofessional and five years as a Parent Educator with Allendale County First Steps. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC.
Gwen’s deep commitment to children, families, and her community has been evident throughout her career and personal life. In addition to her professional work, Gwen is an active volunteer with the Allendale County Senior Action Group and has served as a Guardian ad Litem, earning the 2016 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for over 4,000 hours of volunteer service.
“We are thrilled to have Gwen step into this role,” said Donna Waites, Interim Executive Director. “Her long-standing relationships, deep understanding of our mission, and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children make her the ideal leader for our Lowcountry region.”
Outside of work, Gwen enjoys spending time with senior citizens, attending church, and baking. She has three daughters and four grandchildren.
Healthy Learners looks forward to continued growth and impact in the Lowcountry under Gwen’s leadership.
About Healthy Learners
As a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System, Healthy Learners is on a mission to transform the futures of children in poverty in South Carolina. Research has proven that education is the key for children to go further in life, empowering them to obtain higher-wage jobs, make positive life choices, and learn to invest in their future communities to make them stronger, healthier, and vibrant. For many children in poverty, their educational success is at risk because of fixable health care challenges that have not been addressed – known as Health Barriers to Learning. Healthy Learners was created to address these challenges head-on and serve as the catalyst to ensure every child receives the health care they need to thrive in school.
For more information, visit www.healthylearners.com
