Amanda Williams

Amanda Williams currently serves as the Connections Planning Senior Director and EmpoWWer Program Manager at Wray Ward, a position held since April 2002. In this dual role, Amanda directs the EmpoWWer marketing service grant program for regional nonprofits while advocating for nonprofit partners within the agency. Amanda's extensive experience in public relations includes roles such as Public Relations Director and Account Lead in various capacities, where responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, media relations, influencer partnerships, and content integration. Prior to joining Wray Ward, Amanda worked as a Public/Community Relations Representative at Glen Raven, focusing on corporate social responsibility and community engagement. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Winthrop University, earned in 1998.