LaChelle Williams

LaChelle Williams currently serves as the Executive Director at HOPE 4 Youth since September 2021. Previously, LaChelle held multiple leadership positions at Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, including Chief Operating Officer, where responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, operational management, and community engagement across a three-state region, impacting over 169,500 youth. LaChelle also contributed as Senior Vice President of Development and Senior Vice President of Operations, achieving significant revenue objectives and enhancing program delivery. Prior experience includes the role of Executive Director at the YMCA, opening the Chain of Lakes/Lino Lakes branch, and earlier positions at Junior Achievement and Amoco Oil Company. LaChelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Arts in Leadership and Management from Concordia University-St. Paul, as well as certification in Individual and Team Coaching from GALLUP Inc.