The Honorable Angela Williams is the Executive Director of Government & External Affairs at Stride Inc. She provides leadership on the Government Affairs team across the U.S. for strategic outreach to lawmakers, legislative organizations and is known for building coalitions. She also provides leadership for Stride’s Communities of Color Initiative. Angela’s work over ten years as a four-term State Representative and one term State Senator, as well as her professional background provides her with deep understanding of public policy, legislative processes, advocacy, and key stakeholder engagement, campaigns and fundraising. While serving as a State Senator and State Representative she served as Chairperson of the Business Labor & Technology Committee and Chair of the State Audit Committee. As Chair of the Business Labor & Technology Committee where she ensured small business owners were represented in the legislative process. Sen. Williams is the first African American female to serve as the House Majority Caucus Chair. During her service in the Colorado legislature, she promoted and sponsored legislation that advanced equity for women, children, and communities of color.
Williams is recognized as a community leader; she recently was named as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Nashville 2024 by Women We Admire. She currently serves on several legislative organization boards including the National Black Caucus of State Legislators Corporate Round Table board and the National Caucus of State Legislators Foundation board. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and currently serves on the Audit and Social Action committees. Williams has served as National Commissioner for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Social Action Committee. In her career she has founded three non-profit organizations; Chamber Connect Leadership Development Program, The Colorado Black Legislative Caucus and The Colorado Power of Black Women Summit. She has been recognized by Delta Sigma Theta, Denver Alumnus Chapter for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Frankie Muse Service Award that she will forever treasure.
Williams was born and raised in Oklahoma. She graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Sen. Williams holds a certificate of completion from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She is a graduate of the Council of State Governments the Henry Toll Fellowship program and State Government Affairs Council Professional Certificate Program. Before pursuing a life in public service, Williams was the principal owner of the Angela Williams Allstate Insurance Agency for 12 years. Prior to owning her own business, she has experience in the private and non-profit sectors. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, bike riding, reading, and mentoring young adults. Angela currently resides in Nashville, TN.