BOARD | machomeless

Midlands Area Consortium
for the Homeless (MACH)
Executive Board

Shawn Caraballo, CDE

Board Chair

Shawn Caraballo is a nonprofit executive with 16 years of experience in the social services sector. As Vice President of the Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless (MACH) and a member of the South Carolina Interagency Council on Homelessness Board of Directors, she champions initiatives that strengthen support for vulnerable youth and families throughout South Carolina.

Throughout her career, Caraballo has demonstrated exceptional leadership in program expansion, organizational excellence, and strategic partnership development. Her expertise in balancing mission-driven initiatives with sound business practices has resulted in significant improvements in service delivery for underserved populations. With a Master's in Higher Education Administration, Caraballo continues to advocate for systemic change and create lasting impact in the Midlands community.

Daniel "Mac" Caldwell

Board Vice Chair

Sarah Bechtold

Board Secretary

Sarah Bechtold serves as the Community Development Coordinator for the City of Rock Hill, where she works through the Housing Development Corporation to improve housing access for low to moderate income residents. Her work includes overseeing Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention programming to help individuals and families maintain stable housing.

Sarah earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Winthrop University. Her passion for macro-level social work and community development began in 2020 during her internship with the City of Rock Hill. Since then, she has grown into her current leadership role through a progression from intern to grant-funded staff to full-time team member.

She remains deeply committed to addressing homelessness and expanding community-based solutions for housing stability.

Shanice Bligen

Board Treasurer

Shanice Bligen, LISW-CP, serves as the Vice President of Programs at Transitions Homeless Center in Columbia, South Carolina, where she provides leadership and oversight for programs supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Her work focuses on housing stability, behavioral health, and connecting individuals with the resources and supportive services needed to achieve long-term stability.

Shanice earned her undergraduate degree from Limestone University and her graduate degree from the University of South Florida. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker–Clinical Practice (LISW-CP), she brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, program leadership, and a passion for advocacy and community collaboration to her work.

Shanice is passionate about addressing homelessness beyond immediate needs by strengthening systems of care, removing barriers to housing, and fostering partnerships that create lasting change. She believes that meaningful progress happens when communities work together to ensure individuals have not only a place to call home but also the support and opportunities needed to thrive.