Marilyn Hemingway

Marilyn L. Hemingway, CEO/President and Founder of the Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce, is passionate about Social Entrepreneurship, business development and economic vibrancy in her beloved community.

A native of Georgetown, SC, Hemingway’s maternal family hails from Beaufort, Hampton, Bamberg, Charleston counties and her paternal roots are found in Horry and Georgetown counties. She is a lover and student of her roots and culture.

Hemingway brings an extensive amount of experience in marketing, communications, broadcasting and political campaigns. She is founding partner of the The Hemingway Group, a public relations, advertising, marketing and political advocacy firm. She most recently served as Public Relations and Fund Development Coordinator with Fetter Health Care Network. Marilyn was a vital part of re-branding the Community Health Center which recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary providing healthcare services through 21 locations in four counties in the Lowcountry.

In 2019, she received certification from the College of Charleston in Social Impact Entrepreneurial Consultation. She is a registered fundraiser with the state of South Carolina and has completed Energy Justice and Sea Level Rising certifications throught the national NAACP.

She is the recipient of the Sigma Phi Beta Fraternity, Georgetown Chapters Social Action Award and the Georgetown SC NAACP #5520 Leadership Award.

She is the daughter of the late Peter H. Hemingway, III and Mattie Daniels Hemingway, sister to three brothers and proud Aunt of eight nieces and nephews.