Lora Freeman Williams

Lora Freeman Williams is a seasoned mental health clinician and expressive arts therapist, currently serving in these roles at AVIV and previously at Volunteers of America of Massachusetts. Additionally, Lora holds the position of Global Community Engagement Lead at Gender Equity and Reconciliation International. Lora has extensive experience as a group exercise instructor at the Merrimack Valley YMCA and as an author, notably of "The Wilderness of Motherhood," a memoir exploring the challenges of single parenting. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies from Lesley University and various certifications in life coaching, mediation, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Lora has also contributed to community building through roles such as Minister of Mosaic at Pine Street Church.