Introducing Our 2024 Judges
DR. JESSICA GREENE - CHIEF JUDGE
Dr. Greene is a licensed professional counselor and CEO of Next Level Behavioral Health and Wellness. She has a BA degree from Coastal Carolina University, MA from Webster University and her PhD is from Northcentral University. She has resided on the Grand Strand for over 20 years and is a native of Sumter, SC. She has been featured in Grand Strand Magazine as one the Strand’s Most Stylish in 2018 and 2020, as well as the 2021 Women in Business issue. She continues to invest in the community through her work with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Grand Strand, New Direction, Coastal Carolina University, among many others.
CLIFTON PARKER
Clifton is a native of the Palmetto State and an internationally recognized creative director, photographer, artist, musician, and entertainer. He studied Art, Photography, and Eastern Religion at the University of South Carolina and Coastal Carolina University. Clifton and his company, Ellev Advertising, have won Gold, Silver, and Bronze Addy Awards for work in various fields. During his time in New York City, Clifton hosted his seasonal Fashion Week Finale’ event featuring many VIP’s and well known celebrities. Clifton continues to look for opportunities to bring his experience and vast knowledge to his hometown so that he might help grow and nourish the Myrtle Beach Arts Community.
SANTANA PENNAUCHI
Santana is a long time supporter of CTF, as she was the Event Planner from 2018-2021 and a model in last year’s show. Most recently she was named one of Grand Strand’s Most Stylish and featured on the cover of Grand Strand Magazine. This year Santana and her husband, Bill, will be expecting their first baby.
VANESSA GOFF
A Myrtle Beach native, Vanessa went to High School in Columbia, SC and attended Francis Marion University on a basketball scholarship. A move to NYC led her to get involved in the fashion industry. Today she is a mother of a beautiful 12 year old daughter and currently works for Bank of America as a senior banker.
BROOKE VU
Miss Myrtle Beach Brooke Vu, is a Myrtle Beach native dedicated to serving her community. A recent graduate of Coastal Carolina University, Brooke obtained her bachelor’s degree in Marine Science and a minor in Biology. She is an advocate for supporting the environment and founded her own organization called “The Future is Green: Sustainability Takes All Of Us”. It promotes beautifying communities, preventing food waste, and preserving the faith in recycling.
DERRION HENDERSON
An Emmy-nominated morning anchor at WMBF News (NBC), you’ll find Derrion during the 5 and 6 a.m. newscasts along with cut-ins for the Today Show. Derrion is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and an avid world traveler.
JIMBO NEWTON
Owner of Salon Edge, this will be Jimbo’s fourth year participating in New Directions’ Compassion Through Fashion Event. Jimbo is a three time winner for his designs in Compassion for Fashion. He and his model Diana Van Etten won most Funds Raised and Haute Couture at last year’s event.