James T. Clark

James T. Clark, Director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, is a native of Tallahassee, Florida. He holds master's degrees in social work and urban and regional planning from Florida State University and a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Prior to accepting his present position, Mr. Clark was a consultant to Florida state government. Subsequent to that he served as Welfare Reform Director of the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, an administrator of the Florida Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Program Office and as bureau chief for the Florida Youth Services Program Office.

Mr. Clark has over 30 years experience in human services and was a United States Department advisor to the Government of Vietnam (1966-1969) for the development of social services. During this period he was a recipient of the Vietnamese government's highest award for service to the people of Vietnam.