About Cory

Inspiration

Cory is very passionate about the youth and giving back to his community. He was fortunate growing up, to have his father to look up to as a male role model. As a kid, Cory was exposed to numerous opportunities that led him to having a successful career. Throughout his journey, he has seen the negative impact of those who did not have a positive role model, which drove him to start this foundation.

Cory is a proud father to his daughter, Cailyn. When they’re not off on an adventure, you can find them spending time at church or enjoying father-daughter dates—making memories and sharing laughs wherever they go.

"If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Story

Cory Holt is a strategic HR leader and community advocate with a passion for youth mentorship and healthcare transformation.

Originally from Lexington, NC, Cory is a proud graduate of Lexington Senior High School. After high school, he attended Hargrave Military Academy before continuing his education at Virginia Tech University, where he earned a B.S. in Apparel Housing Resource Management. As a four-year letterman on the football team, he contributed to three ACC Championship victories. He later earned an MBA with a focus in Human Resources Management.

Now residing in Kernersville, Cory serves as a People & Culture Business Partner- Director for Academics, overseeing the MD Program and Research initiatives for the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.