COLUMBIA, S.C. – Two new members have joined the South Carolina First Steps Board of Trustees and the South Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council. State Representative Paula Calhoon fills one of two seats reserved for members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, and Jacque Curtin fills one of three positions designated for members of the business community.

Rep. Calhoon was designated to her position by Rep. Rita Allison, who stepped down in February after 13 years of service. Rep. Calhoon represents the 87th District and serves on the House Education and Public Works Committee and Early Childhood Subcommittee. She is a business owner and mother.

Jacque Curtin was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Thomas Alexander. She fills a seat previously held by Walt Fleming, with a term that began in September 2019 and ends September 2023. Ms. Curtin is the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer for the South Carolina Association of CPAs. She has over 30 years of accounting, finance, and human resources experience working with both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

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