Meet Our Team
A dedicated team enables SCICU to successfully serve South Carolina’s independent colleges and universities. They are here to assist members, students and families, and the general public in all matters related to independent higher education in South Carolina.
President and CEO
A search is underway for SCICU’s next President and CEO.
Emma Reynolds Reabold, M.Ed.
Vice President for Development and Campus Services
emma@scicu.org
Emma Reynolds Reabold joined the SCICU team in September 2023. As Vice President for Development and Campus Services, she oversees fundraising and development and works with leadership on our 21 member campuses to deepen SCICU’s support of students and faculty.
In this recently-created role, Emma draws on a decade of experience in higher education, most recently as Associate Director for Peer Leadership and Administration with University 101 at the University of South Carolina. Her leadership in the program helped it achieve U.S. News and World Report’s #1 ranking for First-Year Experience at a Public University. Her experience in higher education includes academic advising and coaching, peer leadership, curriculum and training development, and administration support.
Hailing from Darlington, S.C., Emma has deep ties to higher education in South Carolina. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from SCICU member institution Presbyterian College. Emma earned a Master’s in Counselor Education and Student Affairs from Clemson University in 2015. She is currently working on a Ph. D in Higher Education Administration at the University of South Carolina and anticipates completion in Spring 2026.
Brenda S. Torrence
Director of Finance and Administration
brenda@scicu.org
Brenda Torrence joined the SCICU staff in January 1988, serving as an administrative assistant, then later as office manager and vice president – business affairs.
Currently as director of finance and administration, Brenda manages all the accounting and financial functions of the organization, including the disbursements of scholarship and grant monies. Brenda also serves as the SCICU secretary and treasurer for the Board of Trustees and oversees other events and projects for the organization.
Prior to joining SCICU, she was assistant vice president and branch manager at First Union National Bank with responsibility for several Columbia branch locations. Brenda resides in Lexington and has one son.