Dallas Thomas is the Outreach Manager at SCCMS, where she works alongside the Community Engagement and Outreach team to create state-wide and local events including the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival in downtown Greenville, SC and STEM Education Month. As a young professional herself, Dallas is excited to be working in a capacity that allows her to begin preparing other young people for life-long careers which ignite in them passion and excitement.

A graduate of Clemson University, Dallas earned her bachelor’s degree in Management. She is currently working on a master's in Parks and Recreation. When not at work, Dallas spends time painting, walking her dog, or gardening.

Kelsye Dye is excited to return to SCCMS in her new role as Outreach Assistant. With her passion in mentoring and motivating youth, she is thrilled to be involved again with iMAGINE Upstate. Prior to re-joining the team, Kelsye managed recruitment for the College of Education and Human Services at West Virginia University. Before that role Kelsye served as Program Director for the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival. Kelsye earned her bachelor’s from Kennesaw State University in Communications with a focus in Public Relations. When she’s not hard at work, you can find her checking out the latest food spots or spending quality time with her husband & daughter.

Micayla is a recent graduate of USC Upstate. There she earned a bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology while developing a passion for values such as self-efficacy and serving underrepresented communities. As our newest outreach specialist, Micayla is excited to investigate new ways in which to engage communities across South Carolina. Prior to joining our team, Micayla spent the past year working at a local mental health clinic. In her free time, Micayla enjoys writing, cooking, and playing video games.