Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) introduces a talented group of community leaders for their 2020-2021 board of directors. This summer, the organization elected their executive committee, appointed committee chairs, and welcomed seven new board members. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the board has been working diligently to pivot COR’s organizational offerings to best serve the Columbia community and its members. COR’s board members for the year include:
Executive Committee:
Chairperson: Chase Heatherly, Free Times
Vice Chair Strategic Initiatives: Ashley Cady, Flock and Rally Vice Chair Operations: A.J. Hernandez, YMCA of Columbia Treasurer: Anne Langley, South Carolina Education Lottery
Secretary: Carrie Walker, South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
Immediate Past Chairperson and Development Chair: Briana Batemen, Office of US Senator Tim Scott
Committee Chairs:
Membership Chair: Ray Brown, Coldwell Banker
Talent Retention Chair: Kelsey Carmichael, Experience Columbia SC
Volunteerism Chair: Jack Garrick, Career Concepts
Diversity and Inclusion Chair: Ashley Jenkins, City of Columbia
Table for Six Chair: Charlotte Knoop, LTC Health Solutions
*Time for Art Chair: Heather McDonald, LawyerLisa
Communications Chair: Meg Southern, Garvin Design Group
Other Board Members:
David Bornemann, Goodman McGuffey LLP
*Jared Clary, Splash Omnimedia
Ben Culbreth, Alzheimer’s Association
*Lauren Fleming, Columbia College
*Khali Gallman, Soda City Certified App
*Lee Goble, Central Carolina Community Foundation Lindsay Medlin, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. Lindsey Miles, Nephron Pharmaceuticals
*Tanvi Patel, United Way of the Midlands Shayla Riley, Coldwell Banker
Andrew Saleeby, Nexsen Pruet, LLC
*Aditi Srivastav, Ph.D., Children’s Trust of South Carolina
* denotes new board members
Upcoming COR Volunteer Opportunity
COR is hosting a blood drive with The Central South Carolina Red Cross. This volunteer opportunity to give blood is open to the public. All donors will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test. Walk-ins will be allowed, but registration is encouraged.
When: September 29th, 10 am - 3 pm Where: 707 Saluda Avenue, Columbia, SC Register: https://www.redcrossblood.org
About COR
Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) connects talented professionals in the greater Columbia
area to build diverse and meaningful networks. COR is a volunteer-driven organization with three focus areas: leadership, service and connectivity. We fulfill our mission by connecting our members with executive mentors, leaders and developments happening in our region, providing and promoting volunteer opportunities, and serving as cheerleaders for Columbia by promoting our city to fellow Columbians. COR is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Connect with COR Website: www.ourcor.org Instagram: @our.cor
Facebook: @ columbiaopportunityresource
Twitter: @ourCOR
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