Eileen Fleming-Patonay

Eileen Fleming-Patonay serves as the Waccamaw Regional Workforce Adviser for SCDEW, supporting Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg Counties. She holds a B.S. in business with a theater minor from the University of Bridgeport, a Global Career Development Facilitator credential from Coastal Carolina University, and completed the SC Economic Development Institute program in 2015. Deeply involved in community and workforce initiatives, Fleming-Patonay partners with numerous advisory boards, education councils, local nonprofits, and regional committees focused on career readiness, economic development, and youth opportunities. She is also active in Waccamaw WIOA, regional chambers, and multiple professional associations. Fleming-Patonay has earned top state and national honors, including South Carolina and National Career Development Facilitator of the Year, and previously served as president of the South Carolina Career Development Professional Association.