03/01/2026
This Women’s History Month we honor Susan Tankersley, founder and Executive Director of the Heritage Institute and Family Center – – a 501 C3 nonprofit mental health clinic and teaching Institute established in 2019.
What began as a vision has become a growing resource for individuals and families spacing some of life’s most difficult situations. Susan has been unwavering in her calling: to build a place that offers real answers, real training, and real hope.
Even in the face of multiple current rejections from within her closest circles, she did not retreat. Instead, like a sound wave, her mission expanded – – finding unexpected partners, locally, and beyond, who believed in the importance of accessible, ethical and compassionate mental healthcare.
Her work is not confined to one corner of South Carolina. It’s growing– – through education, clinical training, and direct services – – to strengthen communities and equip professionals, pastors, and other organizations to serve with excellence.
This women’s history month we recognize a woman whose persistence is building healing infrastructure and will impact generations.

