MEET THE 2023 BOARD

​PRESIDENT
Paula Allamong, CP  
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Paralegal | Boggs Law Firm
SCUPA Member since   2015
Paula was born and raised in  Pittsburgh, PA, so she cheers for all teams black and gold: Steelers, Penguins and Pirates.  She  earned  her Bachelors of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Penn State  University .  Paula worked for over ten years as an insurance  claims adjuster before relocating to Greenville  in 2014.   Paula  earned  a post-graduate degree in paralegal studies from  Greenville  Technical College.   Following graduation, she has worked in a variety of  areas , including probate, social security disability and construction law.   She  currently works as a personal injury paralegal, which she  enjoys because she is passionate about helping clients.   Paula is married  and has two children, ages 16 and 20.    In her spare time she likes to camp, hike, read, cook, participate in game nights and enjoy a good glass of wine with friends. ​
1​ST VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAMS
Lorena Anderson, CP
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Paralegal |  McAngus, Goudelock  & Currie
SCUPA Member since 2021​
​2ND VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP
Heather Hanshaw
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Criminal Defense Paralegal | Touma Law Group
​SCUPA Member since 2021
Heather is a Greenville transplant from Minneapolis, Minnesota and currently a Criminal Defense Paralegal.  She graduated from Greenville Technical College with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies in 2010.  On her days off, she enjoys traveling and chasing waterfalls.  When she is not hiking the trails, she likes the challenge of a good game of billiards or cards.  Spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, is also at the top of her list.   ​
2ND VICE PRESIDENT - PUBLICATIONS
Wendy MacDonald, CP, SCCP​
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Litigation Paralegal| Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
​SCUPA Member since 2010
Wendy  is a transplant to the Greenville area from her home town of  Denver, Colorado.   She graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with a BA in English and earned her paralegal degree from Denver Paralegal Institute. She has worked as an insurance defense litigation paralegal for over 15 years. Wendy is married and enjoys vacationing, reading, bike riding and gardening.   
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SECRETARY
Helen Pendarvis
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Paralegal MJ | Founder & CEO Simple Brands LLP| Back Office Drafting
SCUPA  Member since 2019

​Helen  is a freelance paralegal currently employed by Back Office Drafting.  She has over 17 years of Family Law experience and enjoys spending time with friends and family and spoiling her grandkids
Treasurer 
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NA​LA Liaison
Brandy  Ableman,  ACP,  SCCP
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​Paralegal  | Huff Powell Bailey
SCUPA Member since 2014
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Brandy has over ten years of experience in the legal field, including Employment Law and Medical Malpractice Litigation.  Although raised in Florida, Brandy has lived in Greenville for over twenty years and is happy to be raising her three children in Upstate South Carolina. Her oldest daughter is currently attending college at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL, but her daughter in High School and son in Middle School keep her very busy. When Brandy isn’t busy with her work or family, she enjoys running, hiking, yoga, binge-watching Netflix, and listening to true-crime podcasts
SC Bar Liaison
Crystal Orr, CP,  SCCP
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Paralegal |Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA
SCUPA Member since 2015​
Crystal is a native of South Carolina.  She has a B.S. degree from Lander University and she obtained her paralegal degree from Greenville Technical College.  She is a South Carolina Certified Paralegal and a nationally certified paralegal.  She has been a paralegal for twenty-two years and is currently employed at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.  She is married and has two children.  In her free time she enjoys reading and travelling. 
South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association

P.O. Box 10491

Greenville, South Carolina 29603
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