Whitney Williams
Founder and President
williamsworks is the realization of Whitney’s vision to create a new discipline in the philanthropy field. As a pioneer of strategic advocacy, Whitney is dedicated to maximizing the impact of individuals, foundations, and advocacy organizations. Leveraging her experience in strategic planning, government relations, grassroots advocacy, and high-profile event management, Whitney adds her unique insights to every client engagement. Whitney provides executive leadership, ensuring that the williamsworks approach results in solutions that are creative, unique, and customized to specific client needs.
Whitney is personally involved in developing advocacy strategies, positioning clients, and conceiving and implementing international and domestic learning engagements. Her in-depth understanding of the complexity of working throughout the developing world and her knowledge of complex political environments are valuable resources in helping clients make their advocacy efforts as effective as possible.
Dedication to the common good and public service runs in Whitney’s family. Her mother, Carol Williams, is the Minority Leader of the Montana Senate, and her father, Pat Williams, served as Montana’s Congressman for nine terms. Whitney’s familiarity with the political sphere, her on-the-ground style, and her desire to create a more equitable world promote a collaborative atmosphere that fosters positive change.
Whitney is also a member of the Clinton Global Initiative, TED, the Board of Directors of TONIC, and a Trustee of the Glacier National Park Fund Board.