Cori Williams, MSW, LICSW is a graduate of Boston University and a multifaceted entrepreneur. Cori Williams is an award-winning author of the book titled "Thriving While Black: The Act of Surviving and Thriving in the Same Space and  the founder of Quintessential Wellness Solutions LLC, a Mental Health and Wellness practice providing services in Ohio  and Massachusetts areas. Additionally, he co-owns B&M Enterprises, a real estate investment company.

Before entrepreneurship, Cori spent 12 years in the nonprofit sector, leading initiatives such as GED workshops for adult learners and programs for first-time fathers facing social and emotional barriers. Now, as a Licensed Psychotherapist, he helps a myriad of individuals from all walks of life identify their strengths, overcome emotional obstacles, and enhance their overall emotional and mental well being. Cori is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and has co-authored wellness and reentry programs aimed at reducing recidivism. He also collaborates with business leaders to offer mindset-shifting courses that guide aspiring entrepreneurs in building generational wealth.