Dr. Carolyn Williams was the former Director of Education and Board Chair for From One Hand To Another (FOHTA), a non-profit that provided supplemental education to under-served youth. As an educator with extensive years of experience with the Virginia Beach City Public School System ranging from the classroom to administrative responsibilities, she is a graduate of Old Dominion University. Ms. Williams earned her Doctorate Degree from Regent University.

She was a member of and graduated from the Futures Academy (VBCPS), served as President of Virginia Beach Library Association, sponsor of Diversity Leaders (VBCPS), and worked at individual schools. Dr. Williams was a member of the National Education Association, Virginia Education Association, and Phi Delta Kappa. The ThinkGreen curriculum written by Dr. Williams for the Urban League Young Professionals Hampton Roads chapter won a national award. She has also written ThinkRead, a reading curriculum used at one of FOHTA’s summer camp locations along with ThinkInvestigate: Science Fair Projects for the Titusville, FL summer camp location (FOHTA).

Currently, Dr. Williams is a Senior Education Advisor for YELLOW, an organization to “EVEN THE ODDS” for all youth through education.Education is an integral part of Dr. Williams’ life; she has great enthusiasm for both attaining and sharing knowledge. Her other great love is her family.

Dr. Williams believes in the life mission to “Never be content with someone else’s definition of you”.