About
Our Mission
Generations for America, advocates for preserving American principles through education and civic engagement.
Our History
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Formed July 4th, 2022
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First Event "We Are Better Together Rally", 14 October 2022
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Started Teaching "Train with a Parliamentarian, Roberts Rule of Order" December 2022
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Penmanship & Cursive Writing Summer Camp, 19-23 June 2023, North Charleston
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North Charleston Mayoral Debate, 10 October 2023, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston
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Introduction to Penmanship, July 1,3,5,8,10,12, Goose Creek 2024
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Expungement Clinic, August 13th, 4-6PM, North Charleston Athletic Center, 2800 Casper Padgett Way 2024
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​N Charleston Voter Drives, March and April 2025 in preparations for Special Election
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N Charleston Town Hall, 27 March 2025, Shield of Rights with Honorable Judges
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The Founder and President
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Ingrid Centurion was born in Paterson, NJ and is a 1st generation Proud American. She served her country for 22 years in the US Army, retired Lieutenant Colonel, Iraq War Veteran, Helicopter and Fixed Wing pilot, Maintenance Test Pilot, Instructor Pilot (Helicopter and Fixed Wing), Motivational Speaker, and Corporate Trainer. She has 25 years of leadership and management experience working with Department of Defense, Law Enforcement Agencies and the United States Border Patrol. In-depth experience with Homeland Security applications, including manned/unmanned intelligence-gathering systems and innovative security and software development. Domestically, Ingrid served as the Southwestern United States mission planner at Joint Task Force North combatting transnational threats across Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California covering 1203 miles of land border and 850 miles of the maritime border. Responsible for the planning, coordinating, synchronizing, and executing active and reserve DoD Title 10 support to federal law enforcement agencies, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Justice in order to deter and prevent threats to the homeland. Ingrid has specialized experience including military (national) intelligence capabilities, logistics, national security, and aviation expertise in the application of technologies in support of ground tactical (law enforcement teams and homeland security). Ingrid is a multi-lingual corporate trainer, executive coach, and certified as a Human Brain Dominance Practitioner, using the HBDI assessment, which is a system to measure and describe thinking preferences and processing styles. Ingrid is the youngest of four children and was raised by her mom after her father died in a car accident when she was two years old. In honor of her father's Americanism and Patriotism, Ingrid's mission is to learn from the past and help all generations make a better life while defending American freedoms and liberties.
Board of Directors Member
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Diana Weir recently retired as Director of Housing and Community Services for the Town of Southampton, New York. She was previously Commissioner of Housing & Human Services in the Town of Brookhaven, New York. Diana was Executive Vice President of the Long Island Housing Partnership and in the early 90’s served on their Board of Directors Executive Committee. Ms. Weir, a banker for over 25 years, was a Senior Vice President at the Bank of Smithtown and the Bank of the Hamptons. Diana served 6 years in Washington as Chief-of-Staff for the Congressman from Long Island’s 1st Congressional District. She was elected to public office herself in 1999 and served for four years on the East Hampton Town Council. For over 30 years, Diana has been involved in her community, volunteering on various boards and committees dedicated to inclusion and equity for women, minorities and Latinos. She was honored by El Diario/La Prensa New York newspapers as one of the 100 Latino women of distinction. Diana served as a Commissioner on the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission, the Suffolk County Breast Health Partnership and the Board of the Bridgehampton Day Care. She co-chaired the Economic Development panel at the Long Island Hispanic Leadership Summit and served on the original East Hampton High School site-based management team. Diana served on the SUNY Stony Brook Multicultural Advisory Committee and was appointed by the Governor to serve on the SUNY Stony Brook Council. She served as a Trustee on the Board of the Long Island Power Authority and as Commissioner on the Suffolk County Planning Commission representing East Hampton.
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Board of Directors Member
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Estefania Flores, a.k.a. Nia, is first generation Salvadorian America who was raised in Goose Creek, SC with her parents and siblings. She graduated from Stratford High School. She earned her Bachelor of Art degree in Political Science from The Citadel. Her interest and community work in politics makes this a perfect education program to hone her skills and prepare for accomplishing her future goals. Her current professional position entails working with clients as workers compensation bilingual paralegal. She has experience working in the immigration field, personal injury and on political campaigns. In her free time she enjoys reading and or volunteering in community outreach programs. Nia is a community-oriented professional who adds energy and value to her position on the Generations for America board.
Executive Director, Asian Programs
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Seyla Nhean is an experienced public diplomacy professional dedicated to supporting U.S. policy goals by advancing human rights and the US Constitution in the USA and Cambodia. Committed to fostering international collaborations to educate, build leaders focused on policy change, while amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, particularly the Khmer diaspora. Her accomplishments include spearheading the development of the Urgent Action Alert System, which mobilized 175 Khmer Overseas NGOs for immediate advocacy action on pressing issues. She coordinated grassroots efforts to monitor the Cambodian government's implementation of a UN Human Rights Council action plan ahead of the 2023 national elections. Her professional dedication demonstrates how important the spirit of the immigrant community is to America's success.
Board of Directors Member
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Jim Morris is the oldest of 13 children. After high school he served in the US Army finance office at Ft. Riley, Kansas before being deployed to Vietnam in July 1965. ​After Vietnam he moved to Rochester, NY where he graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with an associate degree and then from Empire State College, State University of New York with a BS in Business Administration. While living in Rochester Jim began taking flying lessons and received his commercial pilot’s certificate. He also began climbing the high peaks in the northeast and became an Adirondack 46er, having completed climbing all 46 peaks over 4,000 ft in the Adirondacks. He continued climbing in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine and became the 531st , 111ers of The Northeastern USA. ​After Rochester Jim spent 1 year living in Venezuela managing a small team installing a computer system at the Venezuelan national steel company. ​Upon returning from Venezuela Jim moved to Cherry Hill, NJ and became a co-owner of a printing company with his brother and joined a Rotary Club. He has served as president of two different Rotary Clubs in New Jersey. As a Rotarian he was instrumental in a major international project to build a home for 300 orphans and poor children in the Dominican Republic where he helped raise over $200,000 to pay for the construction of a dormitory for the children. He then helped found the Orchid Foundation to transfer the “orphanage” project from Rotary to the non-profit foundation which has raised over $1 million over a 30 year period to continue to support the children. About 10 years ago Jim moved to Charleston. He transferred his Rotary membership where he has served as program chairman for several years. While in Charlston Jim served as quartermaster for VFW Post 445 for four years as well as becoming a Civil Air Patrol member serving as their squadron personnel officer. He is also a 3rd degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. ​Jim’s first exposure to politics occurred when he voted for his dad for mayor of Olean, NY decades ago. In South Carolina he became active in local politics including being elected as his precinct Executive Committeeman. He has been a board member of a Charleston area political club and currently serves as their program chairman.
Board of Directors Member
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Madeleine Burnett-Caballero is an aspiring public relations professional with a passion for media strategy and brand communications. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Communication, double majoring in Public Relations and Media Management, with a particular interest in the health industry. With experience as a teacher’s assistant in Asuncion, Paraguay, she has developed strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills, which have prepared her for a career in public relations. Her studies in media and graphic design have shaped her interest in strategic communication and digital marketing. She is especially interested in how brands can effectively communicate their message and build meaningful connections with their audience. She hopes to use her skills to make a lasting impact on young audiences Beyond her professional ambitions, Madeleine is highly adventurous and always seeking for new thrills and adventures. From skydiving to swimming with sharks, she embraces challenges and new experiences, bringing that same energy into her career.
Advisory Board of Member - Safety Program
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Carrie Pasquarello is the CEO & Co-Founder of Global Secure Resources Inc. Carrie manages the development of security standards, emergency action plans, safety protocols, and crisis intervention strategies for use by businesses, non-profit organizations, and individual consumers and directs the analytical preparation of the Individual Threat Assessment Plan (ITAP) and Safe Student Abroad Assessments (SSA). Using all the strategies she learned and refined from working with the U.S. Department of State, she shares real-life lessons from abroad and stories to illustrate the importance of being proactive in keeping safe. Carrie is the Author of Study Abroad Safety, A Parent’s Guide to Sending Your Child Abroad. Her company is certified Women-Owned.
We are an IRS recognized 501(c)(4). Like many in South Carolina, the leadership, staff, donors, and supporters of Generations for America are concerned about the direction of our state and the needs of American Citizens first. We call South Carolina home and want to see our state improve, become more competitive, transparent and head in the right direction for future generations.
Our Commitment: We are committed to education, and the people while preserving American principles through our community projects.
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Civic Engagement
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Encourage voters to register and remain informed.
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Educate families on the governance process and the constitution.
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Encourage debate on critical issues.
