COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Chamber’s Campus Leaders program recently graduated the Fall 2025 class at a graduation ceremony hosted by McCrory Construction with remarks from Mayor Daniel Rickenmann.

Campus Leaders is the region’s newest collegiate leadership program offered through the Columbia Chamber providing professional development with a focus on networking skills through mentorship and an introduction to the thriving industries in the Columbia area. The Fall 2025 class consisted of 12 students representing Allen University, Benedict College, Columbia College, Columbia International University, Midlands Technical College, Newberry College and the University of South Carolina.

Tenitia Baskett, Columbia College

Amyie Canales, Allen University

Jasmine  Clark-Roundtree, Midlands Tech

Bess Grimes, Columbia International University

Jacob Hall, University of South Carolina

Zionnah Henry, Columbia College

Miguel Hernandez, Newberry College

Lorenzo  Katio, Columbia College

Randale Pete, University of South Carolina

Elsa Rogosky, Newberry College

Najee Simpson, Benedict College

Donald Williams, Benedict College

The Campus Leaders Spring program will launch as a one-day conference style event with morning professional development sessions, a coffee mixer with local business leaders, a dynamic local employer lunch speaker, and afternoon career panels. Throughout the day, students will visit local companies who will be onsite to talk about career opportunities. More information about how to sign up will be posted on the Columbia Chamber website in the coming weeks.

Learn more at www.columbiachamber.com. 

About the Columbia Chamber

The Columbia Chamber is a private, nonprofit, Partner-driven organization comprised of 1,200 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, and Richland counties. The Columbia Chamber serves as the voice of its Partners and the business community at large on matters of economic, educational, social, cultural, and political concern, as well as supports and promotes the success of its Partners through networking, professional development, advocacy, and leadership. The organization has represented the interests of the local business community since 1902.

To become a Partner or to learn more about the Columbia Chamber, as well as its events, programs, and initiatives, visit www.columbiachamber.com.

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