COR’s Wisdom Council is comprised of key community partners who serve as advisors to the Executive Team. Wisdom Council provides important guidance to the current Executive Team and ensures the organization’s continuity from year to year.

Aditi Srivastav Bussells, PhD, MPH
Public Health Consultant & At-Large CouncilwomanCity of Columbia

Chris Near
Attorney & ShareholderOgletree Deakins

Jill Smith, LISW-CP-S
Psychotherapist & CEOJill Smith and Associates Counseling

John Sherrer
Director of PreservationHistoric Columbia

Laura McKinney
Senior Vice President - Talent and Workforce Development Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Linda Salane
CEOWNN Consulting and Executive Coaching

Ryan Coleman
DirectorColumbia Economic Development

Sam Johnson
Chief Executive OfficerCivint