Meet Our Staff

Ashely Jeffcoat

I’ve lived in Lexington, South Carolina practically my entire life. I’ve worked here at Second Wave Coffee since last December, so coming up it’ll be 1 year. I went through training with Marcus and learned how to properly make all the different kinds of drinks. I graduated from Gilbert High School back in June of this year, and I currently go to Midlands Technical College and am going for my nursing degree. 

 

 

 

 

Patrick Lowery

My name is Patrick Lowery. I’m from Chicago Illinois and I am married with three kids. I have four grandkids and another on the way. I have worked with special needs adults for over ten years. I’m a guardian ad litem (GAL) for CASA, for the courts. I have a degree in criminal justice and one semester away from getting a Human Services degree. My hobbies are working out and reading.

 

 

 

 

Lydia Leonard

My name is Lydia Leonard. I graduated from River Bluff high school in 2014. I am also a Publix employee and have been with them for seven years. I started with Second Wave in 2021 as my second job. I have a large family with many siblings and lots of nieces and nephews. I have a dog named Scooby who is a Havanese. I enjoy hanging out with my friends when I’m not working.

 

 

 

Irene Stevens

My name is Irene Stevens.  I am a member of The Arc of the Midlands with over 15 years of professional experience working with individuals with IDD. I also have professional experience as a Clinical Counselor with The Department of Mental Health, medically fragile case worker with The Department of Social Services. I have volunteered at Hope Bridge at the Hollies. I am a certified Special Needs Life Qualify Coach and a certified Welfare Worker for South Carolina. I have a BA degree in Sociology. I have learned a lot and understand the importance of having a real bond, trust, and the importance of communication.  To help someone through a difficult time and celebrate their success makes me delighted. I am a proud mother of two beautiful girls.  I am also a grandmother of three handsome grandchildren.

 

 

 

Allison Williams

I am originally from Charlotte NC and graduated from Charlotte Christian School with a high school diploma. I went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications at Wingate University and a master’s degree in special education. I also continue taking online classes to keep up to date with the needs of my clients.

 I moved to Lexington SC in 2008 and enjoy living near Lake Murray and spending time with my blended family. My husband and I have 5 kids and 4 grand kids. We all enjoy spending time together, watching movies and traveling.

I have worked for the Arc of the Midlands since May 2020. I enjoy that the Arc of the Midlands is person-centered, and everyone has their own set of skills to be able to work in the community. I help clients that are young adults, middle aged, and senior citizens find jobs in the community and help them be able advocate for themselves.