Meet Christa Williams
After running for Columbia City Council in 2021 and hearing the community concerns regarding access to healthy food, Christa Williams, took a chance when the odds were against her and opened a Mom-and-Pop Grocery Store in North Columbia. She worked diligently with the City of Columbia, Office of Business Opportunities, local farmers, and suppliers to fill a need in her community.
Christa Williams, a graduate of Columbia College, lives 8 blocks from her Alma Mater. Christa has lived a life of service to her community and her Country. She is currently a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard, has worked in State Corrections and Columbia College, serving respectively as an educator in the Military, State Government, and Higher Education.
EXPERIENCE AS AN EDUCATOR
Columbia College – (Columbia, SC)
Undergraduate Adjunct Professor – Leadership Program
South Carolina Department of Corrections (Columbia, SC)
Training Academy & Supervisor Development Instructor
South Carolina ARMY National Guard (Columbia, SC)
Officer Candidate School & Professional Development instructor
EDUCATION
Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
Doctor of Education Candidate
Columbia College (Columbia, SC)
Master of Arts: Organizational Leadership
Midlands Technical College (Columbia, SC)
Continuing Education:
Accounting (15 semester hours)
Columbia College (Columbia, SC)
Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration and Political Science
CURRENT & PRIOR AFFILIATIONS
Palmetto Military Academy Association, Member
Palmetto Military Academy Graduation, Class 67
South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association, Member
Peace Officer Association, Member
American Legion Post 215, Member
Columbia Branch NAACP, Member
Toastmasters International, Member
MILITARY CAREER HISTORY
South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG)
Currently a Commissioned Officer, Served as an OCS Instructor (Palmetto Military Academy) 2nd BN 218th Regiment (LDR)
“A Servant Leader who Cares Deeply for our Children, Families, and Schools”
Christa has already proven through building a community business, that success through hard work is possible. Our children deserve role models like her who will invest in their future to achieve the American dream. She lives her life by the 6 Army Values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage.
Why Am I Running
I am running for Richland School District One, Seat Two, because our children, families, and schools deserve to have leadership who puts them first. My first run for public office was in 2021, my second run was in 2023, my third run was in 2024, and this race for School Board is my fourth run. I am loyal and committed to our children and the community and will continue to run for as long as it takes for me to be elected to public office. My heart is always with you. Growing up, I was always the young child that would stand up to bullies in school and fight for my classmates. Today, I have the same loyalty and dedication to the community and will fight every step of the way to ensure that we have leadership who is accountable to our children, families, and schools.
