L. Joy Williams

L. Joy is a trusted strategic adviser to elected leaders and organizations across the country and is sought after by various media outlets for her expertise in politics, civic engagement, and social justice.

She is the Founder and Principal of New York-based consulting firm LJW Strategies, President of the Brooklyn NAACP, Creator, Host and Producer of the civic education podcast #SundayCivics and founding Chairman of Higher Heights for America.

She is the current President of Brooklyn NAACP having previously served as the 1st Vice President and an At-Large Board member. She is the youngest adult branch President in the state of New York and one of a handful of branch presidents under the age of 45 in the country. L. Joy leads a generationally diverse all-volunteer branch which works tirelessly to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights for all in Brooklyn.

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