Our vision goes back to 1984 when Just Say Something was founded. We were established to provide programs and services to parents and youth throughout the upstate in order to help fulfill our vision of creating a healthy community where all are enlightened and empowered to reach their full potential. Visit our “services” page to learn more about the programs and services we provide.
Our mission is to help youth, parents and communities have open, honest, and ongoing conversations about
risky behavior, drugs, and alcohol.
Virginia began working at Just Say Something as a volunteer but eventually became a full-time employee. Sometimes people work for an organization or a business with dissimilar views. Virginia counts herself lucky that Just Say Something’s mission falls perfectly in line with her own views concerning youth substance use prevention.
Candy is our go-to-person who provides all of us with direction on what we need for programs and where to find it. Whether it is a staff member preparing for a program, a community partner in need of material, or the general public in need of Red Ribbon supplies, Candy with no hesitation graciously provides and keeps track of the chaos we sometimes produce.
Candy gets up every morning to go for a several mile walk so she can enjoy this beautiful city we live in. She also loves to spend time with her children and grandchildren who all love to run and get outside.
Originally from Venezuela, Alexandra is our newest staff member. In her free time, she loves designing and baking elaborate, custom-made birthday cakes for family and friends. Alexander likes working at Just Say Something because of its very worthwhile mission and friendly staff.
Also originally from Colombia, South America, Gina has a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and a master’s degree in engineering and quality Systems Management. She identifies with Just Say Something's mission and values and loves that she gets to do something every day that impacts families for the better! Gina also loves the flexibility that allows her to be a working mother and involve her daughters in Just Say Something programs they enjoy. She enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, watching movies, going to parks, eating dinner as a family, and going on trips to nearby states.
Originally from Colombia, South America, Mally Mitchell joined Just Say Something as one of our first, Spanish-speaking staff members! While she started out as a volunteer with our Strengthening Families Program (SFP) for Spanish-speaking parents, Mally is now the SFP / Triple P Program Coordinator and she also provides Spanish Language versions of our Parenting Wisely and Back In Control Parenting Enrichment Courses. Thanks to Mally, Just Say Something has been able to reach even further into the Greenville Community.
Kristin is a new employee at Just Say Something and is looking forward to her role in the Strengthening Families Program and all that Just Say Something promotes and models in the community. She is a U.S. Navy Veteran, mother to two elementary aged children, and stepmother to a high school freshman. She has always had a passion for serving her community, especially where children and families are concerned, and is very excited for this next chapter!
Carolyn Scott recently joined Just Say Something through the Goodwill Senior Community Service Employment Program. A former medical assistant, substitute teacher, and daycare provider, Carolyn feels that Just Say Something fits right in when it comes to her values and helping people in the community.
Jose's journey with Just Say Something began in 2020. He began by working with Stacey Ashmore in the Youth Impact Sports program, teaching kids in the community about the dangers of vaping, marijuana, alcohol, and other substances. Currently, Jose attends Greenville Technical College while managing Just Say Something's IT infrastructure, ensuring its reliability and day-to-day operations.
Jocelyn's journey with Just Say Something began during high school as a volunteer. Her passion for the organization grew so strong that she returns home from college every summer to work as an intern! She coordinates Just Say Something Summer programs and loves working with kids of all ages, educating them about substance abuse prevention and life skills.
Miguel is an intern at Just Say Something, focusing on Hispanic Development. His job involves translating documents and working on multimedia design, using the skills he's learning from his Multimedia Journalism major at Bob Jones University. Miguel loves playing soccer for his school team and exploring the outdoors. Known for his ability to adapt quickly, Miguel is a dedicated and valuable member of our team, helping to improve communication and understanding within the Hispanic community.
The woman who started it all.
