We believe in a bright future for South Carolina.
Empowering communities, organizations, and individuals to make lasting impact. The power of collaboration creates a better world.
Our board
Our board leadership has decades of experience in youth development and organizational leadership.
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Thomas Buxton
CEO • Venture Resorts
Thomas Buxton is the co-founder and CEO of Venture Resorts. Since 2008, he has significantly increased the company’s sales and grown the properties from 179 to over 500.
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Anthony S. H. Catone, J.D., C.R.M.
General Counsel • SCDSS
Tony Catone currently serves as General Counsel for South Carolina’s Department of Social Services (SCDSS), overseeing one of the state’s largest public service legal organizations.
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Stephen Lance
Executive Director • CULI
Stephen Lance joined Clemson University Learning Institute (CULI) in 1999, holding leadership positions such as Chief of Staff, Associate Executive Director of Advancement, Director of Institute Advancement, and Director of Marketing.
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Elizabeth Morris
Manager for the Career Readiness Center • SCDJJ
Elizabeth (Liz) Morris embraces the value of citizenship and has not only applied it to her life but is a model of servant leadership.
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Patsy Wood Smith, M.Ed., NBCT
Former Director of School-Based Programs • CULI
In her role at CULI, Smith directed two charter middle schools: Youth Leadership Academy of SC, located in Pickens, and Tall Pines STEM Academy, located in Aiken.