Tawanna Strode Williams
About Tawanna Strode Williams
Tawanna Strode Williams is a community engagement and outreach professional currently working at Operation HOPE in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. She has extensive experience in program management and community initiatives, having held various roles in both non-profit and governmental organizations since 2000.
Work at Operation HOPE
Tawanna Strode Williams currently serves as the Community Engagement and Outreach, CSA at Operation HOPE. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's mission in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. In this role, she focuses on enhancing community outreach efforts and engaging with diverse populations to promote financial literacy and economic empowerment.
Previous Experience in Community Outreach
Prior to her role at Operation HOPE, Tawanna Strode Williams worked at the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta as Community Outreach from 2017 to 2022. In this capacity, she was responsible for developing and implementing outreach strategies to engage girls and families in the Greater Atlanta Area. Her experience also includes serving as the Contracts and Grants Manager at the State of Georgia's Division of Child Support Services from 2014 to 2016.
Background in Grants Management
Tawanna Strode Williams has experience in grants management, having worked as a contractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a brief period in 2022. Her role involved managing grants, which is a critical aspect of funding community programs and initiatives. This experience complements her extensive background in community program management.
Education and Expertise
Tawanna Strode Williams holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications/Public Relations from Clark Atlanta University. Her educational background supports her professional expertise in community engagement and outreach. She has developed skills in strategic planning and execution of community initiatives throughout her career.
Achievements in Non-Profit Sector
Throughout her career, Tawanna Strode Williams has demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement within the non-profit sector. She served as Vice President of Programs at Junior Achievement of Georgia from 2007 to 2014 and as Director of Grants, Programs & Volunteers at the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis from 2000 to 2007. Her roles have involved managing and implementing community programs, showcasing her ability to work effectively within diverse communities.