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MEBA’s Speakers Guide is a listing of business partners available to connect with educators and students. They share insight and information related to their career and professional experience. Educators, please give your chosen speakers detailed expectations for your student’s learning experience. 
“We build soft skills training into every MEBA activity”- Lisa Call, Regional Career Specialist and MEBA team member.
“I invite career speakers throughout the year to come and speak to our students, and many of my guests come from the MEBA Speakers Guide because it is a fantastic, easy to use resource. I’m also coordinating a school wide Career Expo this fall, and a number of my speakers came from the MEBA Speakers Guide and from relationships formed through MEBA networking and professional development events. I cannot say enough about the amazing resource MEBA has been to me in my position as a middle school Career Specialist.”            Allison Swygert, Career Specialist, Fulmer Middle School, Lexington School District Two
Note: Listed speakers are a resource. MEBA is not responsible for the content of presentations or materials distributed. Any required background checks are the responsibility of the local school district. 

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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Hannah Arndt

Program Coordinator, Office of Agribusiness Development
South Carolina Department of Agriculture
[email protected]

Area of Expertise:  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Speaker Availability:  Day , Evening, Fairfield County , Lexington County, Richland County, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Community Event

Todd Beasley

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Director of Horticulture & Facilities
803-240-0823
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-Secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Beth Foley

SC Forestry Commission
Assistant Environmental Education Coordinator
803-896-8855
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County
Comments: The SCFC can provide speakers for science and career fairs for schools and other organizations. Working for an agency that manages one of the state’s most important and valuable natural resources makes us feel good about our jobs, and we’re always looking for people who share that passion to join us. As might be expected, working in the outdoors is a big part of most of the jobs at the Forestry Commission – foresters, firefighters, technicians, mechanics and law enforcement officers get to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while they work – but we also offer office-environment careers in other business-related fields, including dispatch, human resources, communications, information technology, accounting and administration.

Jill Jeffords, M.Ed. and NBTC

SC Farm Bureau Federation
Director of Ag in the Classroom
803-936-4237
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Education and Training
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-Secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Emily Oakman

Forester Director at Forestry Association of SC
(803) 798-4170
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Education and Training , Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Resume Writing and Job Search, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Towana Pittman

Veterinarian at USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services
(803) 201-8978
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom, Internships, and Job Shadowing

Architecture and Construction

Thomas E. Brock

Vice President at Boykin Contracting, Inc.
463-1016
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom and Co-ops

Hayley Bowers

Vice President at M. B. Kahn Construction Co. Inc.
803 227-5225
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction, Marketing
Speaker Availability: Day, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Richland County
Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Kyle Caldwell

Recruiter
United Infrastructure
[email protected]
803-899-1012

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Fairfield County, High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County and Lexington County

Kristi Eidson

Personnel Development Manager at Total Comfort Solutions
803-772-4495
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom and Co-ops

Jason Fell, P.E., MBA

General Manager
Saluda County Water and Sewer Authority
[email protected]
864-377-5820

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Government and Public Administration, Leadership, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Speaker Availability: Day , Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Richland County

Billy Graham

AC/Heating Technician at Total Comfort / Comfort Services
803-772-4490

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Brittany Grabski

Marketing Director at Brownstone
803-726-3016
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction

Tim Kehoe

Certified Green Builder at Kehoe Constructors, LLC
803-951-0494
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Nicole M. Kopenhaver, CIT

McCrory Construction
Project Administrator
803-251-8130
[email protected] 

Daniel D. Lang, III

Kirk Commercial Construction
Service Division Manager
803-518-9178
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction
Speaker Availability: Day, High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Michael S. Orr, Jr.

Operations Support
Foremost Pipeline Construction Company, Inc.
[email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Architecture and Construction

Speaker Availability:  Day , Evening, Fairfield County , Lexington County, Richland County, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools , High Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Community Event

Claudia Satterfield

Clark’s Termite & Pest Control
Marketing Director
803-309-1329
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction
Speaker Availability: High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Jeremy “Shreck” Sheckell

Co-Owner at Monster J’s Home Improvement
906-362-7435
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction, Leadership

Kimber Sherman

Talent Acquisition Partner at Lowe’s Home Improvement
803-206-8183
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Architecture & Construction, Business, Management and Administration, Hospitality and Tourism, Marketing, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Richard Blake Stancil

Thompson Turner Construction
Preconstruction Manager
803-968-1364
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction
Speaker Availability: Elementary Schools, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Brian Kokal

W.B. Guimarin & Co., Inc.
Marketing Director
803-414-0005
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: , Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Day, Evening, High Schools, Post-secondary Institutions

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Opal D. Clark

JC Penney
Salon Manager
803-260-1954
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Richland County

Erika Dawkins

Professor/Communication Specialist at Columbia College
803-546-8141
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Sherard M. Duvall

ORT Media Group
Executive Producer/Founder
803-348-0151
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Lee Snelgrove

Executive Director at One Columbia
803-254-5008
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Jocelyn Walters-Brannon

Director
The Palmetto School of Protocol, Inc.
(803) 238-3091
[email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Government and Public Administration, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership

Business, Management and Administration

Dr. Ezaz Ahmed

Associate Dean of Business Programs
Columbia College / Barbara Bush Science and Technology Center
520-678-6420
[email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search

Available for: Community Event, Day, Evening, High Schools, Post-Secondary Institutions, Fairfield County, Lexington County, Richla

Jordan Archer

Clarke and Company Benefits, LLC
704-957-7564
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking engagements

Nikki Bass

Aflac
Business Process Analyst
229-854-3006
[email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search
Available for: Community Event, Evening, High Schools, Post-Secondary Institutions, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Richland County, Weekend

Dr. Rebecca Battle-Bryant

President at Battle Plan Consulting, LLC
803-533-1677
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Government and Public Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Dr. Sarah Bryant

Newberry College
803-960-9098
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Finance
Speaker Availability: Day

Kyle Caldwell

Recruiter
United Infrastructure
[email protected]
803-899-1012

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Fairfield County, High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County and Lexington County

Carlos Davis

Stand & Deliver
704-916-9643
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking engagements

Erika Dawkins

Professor/Communication Specialist at Columbia College
803-546-8141
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Dr. Amy Elizabeth DuBois

Dean, Cook School of Business
Columbia International University
803-606-4913
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Sherard M. Duvall

ORT Media Group
Executive Producer/Founder
803-348-0151
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Jason Fell, P.E., MBA

General Manager
Saluda County Water and Sewer Authority
[email protected]
864-377-5820

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Government and Public Administration, Leadership, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Speaker Availability: Day , Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Richland County

Dionne Fleshman

Director, Human Resource and Community Affairs at DESA, Inc.
743-1134
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Cindi Henderson

Engineering Supervisor at Dominion Energy/V.C. Summer Station
803-345-4557
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Steven Hughes

Founder & Chief Financial Mentor at Know Money, Inc.
803-807-6915
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom and Teacher Tours

Lynn Hutto

Community Relations Manager at Greater Columbia Community Relations Council
803-206-5215
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Tom Ledbetter

Midlands Technical College
Associate Vice President, Center for Entrepreneurial Success
803-466-6992
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Government and Public Administration, Information Technology, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Manufacturing, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Larry Lucas

Larry Lucas Insurance Agency Inc.
State Farm Agency Owner
803-799-1998
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Finance, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Laura McKinney

Community Development
First Community Bank
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Finance, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Georgia Meeks

Spherion Staffing
803-772-4928
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Day, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions

Jim Morris

Chief Executive Officer at SC Council on Economic Education
803-381-5497 (C) / 803-777-8677
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Lance Roper

Canteen Vending
786-2251
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Ed Sherbert

President at Sherbert & Associates
864-963-2848
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Kimber Sherman

Talent Acquisition Partner at Lowe’s Home Improvement
803-206-8183
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Architecture & Construction, Business, Management and Administration, Hospitality and Tourism, Marketing, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Mike Smith

Regional Account Manager at We Know IT
799-7321 x 302
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Tara I. Smith

Owner
Support Matters, LLC
803-968-6899
[email protected]

Speaker Availability: Day, Evening, Weekend, Fairfield County, Lexington County, Richland County, High Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Community Events

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, and Human Services; Life Skills, Job Skills in the Workplace, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Resume Writing and Job Search

Trey Smoak

Vice President at Recruiting Solutions
806-8125
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom and Teacher Tours

Haidee Clark Stith

Principal at OnPoint Services, LLC
834-0410
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Raquel Richardson Thomas

Entrepreneur / Dream Catchers Foundation
443-695-0301
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, and Marketing
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Fairfield County, High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Lexington County and Weekends

Dr. J. Issac Vaughn

Success Strategist at Bookert Agency
980-312-9685
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Finance, Government and Public Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Jocelyn Walters-Brannon

Director
The Palmetto School of Protocol, Inc.
(803) 238-3091
[email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Government and Public Administration, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership

Valencia Westray

HR – Workforce Staffing Consultant at Morgaret Business Solutions, LLC
788-5600
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom, Internships, and Job Shadowing

Education and Training

Dr. Jessica Allen

Columbia College
Assistant Professor of Biology
803-786-3730
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Health Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Elementary Schools, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Emma Baldwin

Paul Mitchell the School Columbia
Admissions Leader
803-772-2232
[email protected]

Kimberly Boneparte-Jackson

Character Parties University, LLC
Nationally Certified Teacher
803-378-6708
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Richland County, Weekend

DeAnna Bookert

Consultant for Bookert Agency
803-240-9172
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-Secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekends

Ann Bryson-Eldridge

Bryson-Eldridge Consulting
Owner
803- 391-9592
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, attend Career Expos and Student Career Days, present on  Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Resume Writing and Job Search, Leadership Skills
Speaker Availability: Day, Evening, Weekend, Fairfield County, Lexington County, Richland County, Middle School, High Schools, Post-secondary, Community Events

Kymmie Cartledge

Career Jam Coaching LLC
Career Coach
803-413-4541
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-Secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Carlos Davis

Stand & Deliver
704-916-9643
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training and Business Management

Dr. Amy Elizabeth DuBois

Dean, Cook School of Business
Columbia International University
803-606-4913
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Dr. Michelle P. “Doc” DuPre

Columbia College
Department Chair and Deputy Director Communiversity
803-786-3740
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Health Sciences, Law, Public Safety, Security and Corrections, Leadership, Marketing, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Sherard M. Duvall

ORT Media Group
Executive Producer/Founder
803-348-0151
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Dr. Flavia L. Eldemire

Associate VP of Counseling & Placement
Allen University
803-255-4742
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, and Weekend

Ginetta Hamilton

Jr. SEARCH 1 Empowering Youth LLC
Founder
803-736-2293
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, Life Skills and Soft Skills in the Workplace
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Richland County

Ron Harvey

Midlands Association of Talent Development
President
803-764-1554
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, attend Career Expos and Student Career Days, present Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, and Leadership Skills
Speaker Availability: Community Event, High Schools, Fairfield County, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Stephanie R. Haynes

Stephanie Haynes Coaching and Consulting
The Palmetto School of Protocol, Inc.
(843) 276- 3760
[email protected]

I offer programs for educators, students, and parents on the value and importance of building post-graduation pathways for success for all.
Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace
Speaker Availability: Day , Evening, High Schools

Julie Hutt

Chapin High School
803-575-5558
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search

Jill  Jeffords, M.Ed. and NBCT

SC Farm Bureau Federation
Director of Agriculture in the Classroom
803-936-4237
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Education and Training
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-Secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Joe Katz

Career Transition Specialist
Job Corps
(O) 803-978-0151 (C) 803-676-5777
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Hospitality and Tourism , Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Regina LaBrew

Columbia Urban League
Workforce Coordinator
803-764-1554
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Fairfield County , High Schools, Richland County

JeanAnn Lambert

Mental Health America of SC
Mental Health Professional/Community Resources
803-609-3031
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, Health Sciences, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekends.
Additional Speaking Topics: Counseling, Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health

Trevisha Mickens

Richland School District One
School Counselor
803-605-3875
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training

Jerry Mitchell

University of South Carolina
Professor
803-777-2986
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, Information Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-Secondary Institutions, Richland County

Raquel Richardson Thomas

Entrepreneur / Dream Catchers Foundation
443-695-0301
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, and Marketing
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Fairfield County, High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Lexington County and Weekends

Jessica Ritcher

Lead, District Partnerships
EVERFI
603-849-4647
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Finance, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Tara I. Smith

Owner
Support Matters, LLC
803-968-6899
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, and Human Services
Speaker Availability: : Community Event, Day , Evening, High Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Support Matters serves as a resource for high schools, colleges, and businesses who are in search of career education, tools, and experiential learning opportunities. We provide a wide range of services to students, including, but not limited to, resume and cover letter critiques, interview preparation, and one-on-one career counseling. Furthermore, we develop specialized programs for secondary and postsecondary education and form strategic partnerships with community stakeholders to integrate job preparedness into the academic environment.

Dr. J. Issac Vaughn

Success Strategist at Bookert Agency
980-312-9685
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Finance, Government and Public Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Jocelyn Walters-Brannon

Director
The Palmetto School of Protocol, Inc.
(803) 238-3091
[email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Government and Public Administration, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership

Finance

Dr. Sarah Bryant

Newberry College
803-960-9098
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Finance
Speaker Availability: Day

Jason Fell, P.E., MBA

General Manager
Saluda County Water and Sewer Authority
[email protected]
864-377-5820

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Government and Public Administration, Leadership, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Speaker Availability: Day , Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Richland County

Rosalyn L. Glenn

Financial Planner
Destiny Wealth Advisors & Consulting, LLC
[email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Finance, Leadership
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Steven Hughes

Founder & Chief Financial Mentor at Know Money, Inc.
803-807-6915
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom and Teacher Tours

Larry Lucas

Larry Lucas Insurance Agency Inc.
State Farm Agency Owner
803-799-1998
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Finance, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Laura McKinney

Community Development
First Community Bank
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Finance, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Robert Mendenall

President at The College Funding Center of SC, LLC
803-798-0390
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom and Job Shadowing

Jim Morris

Chief Executive Officer at SC Council on Economic Education
803-381-5497 (C) / 803-777-8677
[email protected]

Jessica Ritcher

Lead, District Partnerships
EVERFI
603-849-4647
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Finance, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Robert Underwood, Jr.

CFO at FB Johnson Group
786-7910
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom, Internships, Apprenticeships, and Co-ops

Dr. J. Isaac Vaughn

Success Strategist at Bookert Agency
980-312-9685
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Finance, Government and Public Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Timothy J. Vitollo

Specialized Fiduciary Officer
Bank of America Private Bank
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Finance, Law, Public Safety, Security and Corrections
Speaker Availability: Day , Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Government and Public Administration

Shannon Banks

Employment Advisor at SC National Guard
803-299-2911
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Catherine Kellahan

Scheduling Office at The Governor’s Office
734-2100
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom and Job Shadowing

Raquel Richardson Thomas

Entrepreneur / Dream Catchers Foundation
443-695-0301
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, and Marketing
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Fairfield County, High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Lexington County and Weekends

Cary McSwain

County Administrator at Richland County
576-2054
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom, Student Tours, Job Shadowing, and Teacher Tours

Tiaa Rutherford

Neighborhood Planner at Richland County Government
576-2166
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Haidee Clark Stith

Principal at OnPoint Services, LLC
834-0410
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Dr. J. Issac Vaughn

Success Strategist at Bookert Agency
980-312-9685
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Finance, Government and Public Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Jocelyn Walters-Brannon

Director
The Palmetto School of Protocol, Inc.
(803) 238-3091
[email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training, Government and Public Administration, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership

Rachelle Moody

Assistant to the City Manager at the City of Cayce
713-301-7730
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Government and Public Administration
Speaker Availability: Day, Evening, High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Lexington County

Health Science

Terry Blair

Job Developer Program Coordinator II at SC Department of Social Services
803- 898-1744
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Dr. Jessica Allen

Columbia College
Assistant Professor of Biology
803-786-3730
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Health Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Elementary Schools, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Krysten Hyduke

HR Manager at SC Healthy Connections
803-898-2775
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

JeanAnn Lambert

Mental Health America of SC
Mental Health Professional/Community Resources
803-609-3031
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, Health Sciences, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekends.
Additional Speaking Topics: Counseling, Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health

Elizabeth “Betty” Regan

Associate Professor & Program Director at USC – Integrated Information Technology
777-2286
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Whitney Rojas

Mid-Carolina AHEC Inc. Health Careers Academy
Health Careers Program Coordinator
803-287-4900
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Health Sciences
Speaker Availability: Middle and High Schools

Dr. Michelle P. “Doc” DuPre

Columbia College
Department Chair and Deputy Director Communiversity
803-786-3740
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Health Sciences, Law, Public Safety, Security and Corrections, Leadership, Marketing, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Hospitality and Tourism

Jackie R. Driggers

Human Resources Director at Fowler Hospilitality, LLC
865-7102 x 25
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom, Internships, Student Tours, Job Shadowing, and Teacher Tours

Lance Roper

Compass Group
General Manager
803-315-8442
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Hospitality and Tourism , Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Kimberly Boneparte-Jackson

Character Parties University, LLC
Nationally Certified Teacher
803-378-6708
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Richland County, Weekend

Human Services

Anita Garrett

Project E.A.R.N. at United Way Association of SC
Director
803-608-8843
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Betty Miller

HR Coordinator
SC Department of Mental Health
803-737-5797
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Tara I. Smith

Owner
Support Matters, LLC
803-968-6899
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, and Human Services
Speaker Availability: : Community Event, Day , Evening, High Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Support Matters serves as a resource for high schools, colleges, and businesses who are in search of career education, tools, and experiential learning opportunities. We provide a wide range of services to students, including, but not limited to, resume and cover letter critiques, interview preparation, and one-on-one career counseling. Furthermore, we develop specialized programs for secondary and postsecondary education and form strategic partnerships with community stakeholders to integrate job preparedness into the academic environment.

Kimberly Boneparte-Jackson

Character Parties University, LLC
Nationally Certified Teacher
803-378-6708
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Richland County, Weekend

Information Technology

Bob Brookshire

University of South Carolina
Program Director, Integrated Information Technology
803-777-6570
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Jerry Mitchell

University of South Carolina
Professor
803-777-2986
[email protected]

Keith Costley

SCANA
217-2871
[email protected]

Felita Grady Davis

SCANA Corporation
803-331-1422
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County
I am also amenable to speaking to groups from the Department of Juvenile Justice and Alternative Schools

Arnold Derrick Kinney

South University
Director – Information Technology
704-516-4875
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Information Technology, Educator Field Studies, Attend Career Expos, Attend Student Career Days, Present Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Present Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Present Resume Writing and Job Search, Present Leadership Skills
Available for: Day, Evening, Weekend, Fairfield County, Lexington County, Richland County, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Post-secondary, Community Events

Elizabeth “Betty” Regan

Associate Professor & Program Director at USC – Integrated Information Technology
777-2286
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Mike Smith

Regional Account Manager at We Know IT
799-7321 x 302
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Michael Williamson

BlueCross BlueShield of SC
730-9358
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Law, Public Safety and Security

Dr. Michelle P. “Doc” DuPre

Columbia College
Department Chair and Deputy Director Communiversity
803-786-3740
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Erica Greer Lybrand

Attorney at Blair Cato Pickren and Casterline
803-400-8600
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Law, Public Safety, Security and Corrections, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Richland County

Mr. James Bostic, Jr.

Columbia Fire Department
Recruiting Officer
803-608-7349
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Law, Public Safety, Security and Corrections

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Manufacturing

Michael Rose

Human Resources
China Jushi USA
Michael.Rose@ChinaJushiUSA

Area of Expertise: Manufacturing, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace
Speaker Availability: Day, Fairfield County,  Lexington County, Richland County, Elementary Schools, and Middle Schools

Ashley Moses

Sylvamo
Administrative Assistant
803-353-7517
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Manufacturing
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, High Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Judy Rickards

International Paper
HR Specialist
803-356-7805
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Manufacturing
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Tom Ledbetter

Midlands Technical College
Associate Vice President, Center for Entrepreneurial Success
803-466-6992
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Government and Public Administration, Information Technology, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Manufacturing, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

James Richter

SC Manufacturers Alliance
803-799-9695
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Brent Whitesides

Ford Motor Company
Regional Manager
313-805-2384 (cell)
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Tonya Hendley

Executive Search Consultant at FGP International
803-719-5542
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Brent Whitesides

Supplier Quality Management-Automotive Interiors at Ford Motor Company
313-805-2384
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Manufacturing, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Marketing, Sales and Service

Dwight Armbrust Jr.

SC Department of Employment and Workforce
Business & Economic Development Coordinator
757-272-6487
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Marketing, attend career expos, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Interviewing Techniques, Resume Writing, Job Search, Leadership Skills, Work-based Learning Experiences
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Weekend, Fairfield County, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Robin Bowers

Executive Director at Lexington Interfaith Community Services
803-206-2401
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom, Internships, Apprenticeships, Student Tours, Job Shadowing, and Teacher Tours

Tom Ledbetter

Midlands Technical College
Associate VP, Center for Entrepreneurial Success
803-466-6992
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Government and Public Administration, Information Technology, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Manufacturing, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Rhonda Rawl

Blue Avenue, LLC
361-7295
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Marketing
Speaker Availability: Speaking in classroom

Hayley Bowers

Vice President at M.B. Kahn Construction
803-227-5225
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction, Marketing
Speaker Availability: Day, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Richland County

Dr. Michelle P. “Doc” DuPre

Columbia College
Department Chair and Deputy Director Communiversity
803-786-3740
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Health Sciences, Law, Public Safety, Security and Corrections, Leadership, Marketing, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Erika Dawkins

Professor/Communication Specialist at Columbia College
803-546-8141
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communications, Business, Management and Administration, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Emma Baldwin

Admissions Leader at Paul Mitchell the School Columbia
803-772-2232
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Kimber Sherman

Talent Acquisition Partner at Lowe’s Home Improvement
803-206-8183
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Architecture & Construction, Business, Management and Administration, Hospitality and Tourism, Marketing, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Dr. Amy Elizabeth DuBois

Dean, Cook School of Business
Columbia International University
803-606-4913
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Brian Kokal

W.B. Guimarin & Co., Inc.
Marketing Director
803-414-0005
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: , Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Day, Evening, High Schools, Post-secondary Institutions

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Christopher Williams

VP Partnership Development at AINautics
704-802-2658
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Felita Grady Davis

Dominion Energy
Workforce Planning and Recruiting Outreach
803-331-1422
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County
I am also amenable to speaking to groups from the Department of Juvenile Justice and Alternative Schools.

 

Sharon G. Lynn

Dominion Energy
Account Manager
803-217-7341
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classrooms

Jason Priester

Dominion Energy
803-217-8454
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Finance, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

James Richter

SC Manufacturers Alliance
803-799-9695
[email protected]

Available for: Speaking in Classroom

Brent Whitesides

Ford Motor Company
Supplier Quality Management-Automotive Interiors
313-805-2384 (cell)
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Manufacturing, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Evening, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Jason Fell, P.E., MBA

General Manager
Saluda County Water and Sewer Authority
[email protected]
864-377-5820

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Government and Public Administration, Leadership, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Speaker Availability: Day , Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Richland County

Jerry Mitchell

University of South Carolina
Professor
803-777-2986
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training, Information Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Fairfield County, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools, Post-Secondary Institutions, Richland County

Dr. Jessica Allen

Columbia College
Assistant Professor of Biology
803-786-3730
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Health Sciences, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Elementary Schools, Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Dr. Michelle P. “Doc” DuPre

Columbia College
Department Chair and Deputy Director Communiversity
803-786-3740
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Education and Training , Health Sciences, Law, Public Safety, Security and Corrections, Leadership, Marketing, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Cindi Henderson

Dominion Energy
803-345-4557
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , Elementary Schools, Evening, Fairfield County , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County, Weekend

Kyle Caldwell

Recruiter
United Infrastructure
[email protected]
803-899-1012

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Resume Writing and Job Search
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, Elementary Schools, Fairfield County, High Schools, Middle Schools, Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County and Lexington County

Brian Kokal

W.B. Guimarin & Co., Inc.
Marketing Director
803-414-0005
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: , Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Life Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Marketing, Resume Writing and Job Search

Speaker Availability: Day, Evening, High Schools, Post-secondary Institutions

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Yvette Sumter

UPS
Talent Acquisition Specialist
803-822-6283
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Interviewing Techniques and Topics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day, High Schools, Lexington County

Shonda Lucky

Columbia Metropolitan Airport  West Columbia
803-822-7843
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Resume Writing and Job Search, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County

Jason Fell, P.E., MBA

General Manager
Saluda County Water and Sewer Authority
[email protected]
864-377-5820

Area of Expertise: Architecture and Construction, Business, Management and Administration, Education and Training , Finance, Government and Public Administration, Leadership, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Speaker Availability: Day , Evening, High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Richland County

Shonda Lucky

Columbia Metropolitan Airport  West Columbia
803-822-7843
[email protected]

Area of Expertise: Business, Management and Administration, Interviewing Techniques and Topics, Leadership, Resume Writing and Job Search, Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Speaker Availability: Community Event, Day , High Schools, Lexington County, Middle Schools , Post-secondary Institutions, Richland County