Ana Luz Williams
Interim Associate Director Of Black And Latinx Initiatives
4313 Midhurst Lane, Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Collaborative leader knowledgeable about business practices in the Education industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing campus life and student engagement with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making. Dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged and empowering campus culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Interim Associate Director
Intercultural Relations
Norfolk, VA
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted in increasing the access, retention, and success of underserved, historically underrepresented or marginalized students
- Developed, implemented, and monitored programs, initiatives, and events for Black and Latinx student populations
- Coordinated campus wide programs and that promote the celebration of Black and Latinx cultures and lived experiences
- Served as advisor to five student groups and served on university committees that address the academic success and cultural well-being of Black and Latinx populations
- Develop and implement campus wide diversity seminars, trainings, and workshops that raise the cultural awareness, and the skill sets to effectively engage marginalized student populations
- Maintain effective communication and build relationships with community partners that enhance as well as encourage a campus culture of inclusion, respect, and equity
- Built and strengthened relationships with vendor representatives in order to maintain consistent supplies.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Oversaw business calendar of events and scheduled key initiatives.
Education
Advanced Educational Leadership
Regent University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - undefined
Marian University
08.2008 - 05.2010
BA - Communications/Public Relations
SUNY Oswego
08.1990 - 08.1994
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Key relationship management
Budgeting
Financial Management
Strategic planning
Creative merchandising
Staff Management
First Aid/CPR
Google Workspace
Training and Development
Schedule Coordination
Sales and marketing
Search Engine Optimization
Accomplishments
- Maintain and report data for student achievement and develop a comprehensive student plan for academic and social success by developing strategic plans and ongoing assessments using SMART Goals
- Effectively communicate with students, parents, administrators, community groups, and colleagues to build a community of trust and collaboration
- Create and present diversity and equity training to educators for professional development
- Plan and manage budget and expenditures for schoolwide events and programming
- Class Sponsor - Deep Creek HS 2020-2021
- Spanish Club Sponsor - Churchland HS 2015-2018, Deep Creek HS 2019-2021
- Parent Liaison/Translation and conflict resolution representative
- Governor's School of the Arts -Vocal music PTSA member and volunteer
- Anti-Bullying Mentor, Churchland High School
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Panelist- “Together we stand” Program AKA sorority Inc
- ODU University
- Master of Ceremony- “Grita” Raices’ week program SLU - ODU University
- Panelist “Colorism” Program AKA/ZPB/SLU Sororities - ODU University
- SLU 10th anniversary Keynote Speaker -Indiana University
- Program Presenter, Women of Color Leadership Conference -IUPUI University
- Panelist, Parent involvement in Education - Portsmouth VA
- ESL Professional development- Portsmouth Public Schools
- Master of Ceremony/Motivational speaker - Rally Churchland High School
- Co-Coordinator of City-wide event ¨Ballet Folklórico” - Portsmouth High Schools
Affiliations
- Hispanic Leadership Forum of Hampton Roads: Advisor, Board Member (2019-Present)
- Friends of Music George Mason University: Board Member (2020-Present)
- SUNY Oswego Alumni Association: Board member and Scholarship Chair (2012-2017)
- Sigma Lambda Upsilon/ Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority: Board Member,
- Advisor (ODU) 2002-Present Relay for life Participant, ODU Co-founder of Program Cafe Con Leche,
- ODU Scholarship Committee Chair, SUNY Oswego Scholarship committee (2016-2018)
- Volunteer -Virginia Food Bank of Hampton Roads Co-Founder of chapters of Sigma Lambda Upsilon in NY, MD, DC, VA, IN, OH. Presenter and Sponsor of Spanish Honor Society- Churchland HS (2013-2018)
- Sponsor of VHSL Animation and Film Club Class Sponsor - Churchland HS 2018
Additional Information
- Going the extra mile award- Churchland HS
- State Trainee for OPI Oral Proficiency Interviews,
- Club sponsor for State Finalist of VHSL Film Festival
- Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
- Sisterhood Cacique Award- Sigma Lambda Upsilon
- Leadership Cacique Award - Sigma Lambda Upsilon
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Sigma Lambda Upsilon
- Latino Student Union Leadership Award- SUNY Oswego,
- ALANA (African, Latino, Asian, Native American) Leadership Award - SUNY Oswego.
Timeline
Interim Associate Director
Intercultural Relations
01.2021 - Current
Advanced Educational Leadership
Regent University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - undefined
Marian University
08.2008 - 05.2010
BA - Communications/Public Relations
SUNY Oswego
08.1990 - 08.1994