Board of Directors
Dr. Youlanda C. Gibbs – Founder, Executive Director, Outreach Director
Dr. Youlanda Gibbs is the Outreach Director for the Mobile Health Unit, as well as the Founder and Executive Director of The Palmetto Palace. She has more than 15 years of experience in clinical settings, including case management and more. She is a dedicated health care professional who has a deep understanding of the intersection of health administration, family services, and education.
Dr. Gibbs began her higher education at the College of Charleston earning a bachelor in Elementary Education, then earned her Master’s in Education from Lesley University, and a doctorate in Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
She possesses the passion, talent, resilience, vision, and determination to guide the Palmetto Palace’s mission, delivering preventive care to under-served populations and communities that need it most.
Deborah Euland, M.Ed. – Board Chairwoman
Deborah Euland is no stranger to the Palmetto Palace. She began her relationship as a multitasking volunteer over many years and one of the organization's biggest cheerleaders. It is with distinct honor she is at the helm as the Palmetto Palace’s Board Chairwoman. When Deborah is not leading, she can be found singing in the choir, leading church school or providing for the needy in her role as a member of the Women’s Missionary Society. She is also a member of many civic organizations and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.
Deborah received her undergraduate in Speech Pathology and Audiology from South Carolina State University and a master’s degree in Special Education (Trainable Mental Retardation) from the College of Charleston where she retired as a faculty member of 11 years.
Natalia Pawlowski, MD – Mobile Health Unit Medical Director
Dr. Natalia Pawlowski completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in Pittsburgh, PA in family medicine in 2015. She practices primary care with a special interest in community outreach, women’s health, and wellness and nutrition. Dr. Pawlowski has worked in a community health center that served people without insurance and has also partnered up with social workers and law enforcement officers to help transport homeless people to shelter on cold Colorado nights.
You can view her NPI profile at https://npiprofile.com/npi/1114280377.
Robert E. Fichter, PharmD - Vice President
Robert Fichter is dedicated to providing excellent patient care to people in our community. He is currently a pharmacy manager for a major retail chain pharmacy in Charleston, SC. Robert was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, where he graduated from Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy in 2014.