Torri Williams
Marion,USA
Summary
Strategic Program Director with 20+ years in community organizing and advocacy. Recognized for building diverse coalitions and managing multi-stakeholder political programs. Developed grassroots strategies that connect policy with community needs, driving social and economic equity through effective navigation of local and state political landscapes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Marion Scholar House
Marion, USA
03.2024 - Current
- Directed support programs that eliminated systemic barriers for single parents, improving access to resources.
- Managed partnerships with state and local entities, securing resources and ensuring long-term program sustainability.
- Conducted needs assessments and developed targeted program objectives.
- Provided training and educational sessions that enhanced staff competencies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Recruited, hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated personnel to build effective teams.
Co-Founder & Strategic Lead
Moving Marion Forward
Marion, USA
12.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded the Marion Community Remembrance Project in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), a collaborative focused on collective remembrance and challenging racial injustice.
- Launched Grant County Black-Owned Business Directory, enhancing local economic empowerment and increasing political visibility for Black entrepreneurs.
- Established and managed Grant County Mutual Aid, redistributing resources to support community members facing economic disadvantage.
- Founded Grant County Pride, advancing LGBTQ+ visibility and fostering a sense of belonging within the community.
Intersectional Engagement Director
Lark’s Song
Marion, USA
07.2020 - 11.2023
- Developed and facilitated educational workshops, seminars, and webinars on diversity and inclusion with a focus on intersectionality.
- Developed and facilitated training framework for leaders to enhance understanding of diversity and inclusion principles.
- Conducted training sessions that increased awareness of diversity and inclusion, promoting a more inclusive workplace culture.
- Guided conversations on difficult topics like unconscious bias and microaggressions in the workplace.
- Served as liaison to marginalized communities, strengthening outreach efforts and ensuring representation in initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Studies and Psychology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH12-2005
Certification - Well-being Coach
Lark's Song
Marion, INSkills
- Program Oversight
- Stakeholder Management
- Policy Analysis
- Impact Evaluation
- Legislative monitoring
- Voter Outreach
- Grassroots Organizing
- Voter database management
- Mobilization tools
- Donor Relations
- Public Speaking
- Intersectional Engagement
Core Competencies
Grassroots Organizing, Candidate Vetting & Endorsements, Voter Outreach, Intersectional Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Labor & Community Relations, Public Speaking, Crisis Messaging, Policy Analysis, Donor Relations, Budget Management, Team Training (VAN/NGP), Program Oversight
Affiliations
President’s Volunteer Service Award (2024): Honored for exceptional leadership in mobilizing the Grant County community for large-scale service and advocacy events.
Timeline
Program Director
Marion Scholar House
03.2024 - Current
Intersectional Engagement Director
Lark’s Song
07.2020 - 11.2023
Co-Founder & Strategic Lead
Moving Marion Forward
12.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Studies and Psychology
Bowling Green State University
Certification - Well-being Coach
Lark's Song