Meet Trustee Williams
As president of the South Carolina State University National Alumni Association, Yolanda
Williams is an ex officio member of the South Carolina State University Board of Trustees.
Williams is a distinguished 1995 graduate of South Carolina State University (SCSU), where she earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics education. She furthered her academic excellence by obtaining a Master of Science in data science and business analytics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Williams serves as a senior lead analytics consultant at Wells Fargo, bringing her expertise in data analytics and strategic consulting to the financial services industry.
Williams' exceptional dedication to her alma mater spans over two decades of service with the South Carolina State University National Alumni Association (SCSUNAA), where she has maintained active membership since 2002. She previously served as 2nd vice president of the national association and has previously distinguished herself in roles such as financial secretary and co-chair of the Technology Committee. Her exemplary leadership and commitment to advancing the university's mission have positioned her as the newest president of the SCSUNAA.
At the chapter level, Ms. Williams has demonstrated remarkable leadership within the Greater Charlotte Alumni Chapter, having served in virtually every executive capacity including president, 1st vice president, 2nd vice president, financial secretary, and treasurer. Her committee leadership encompasses diverse areas such as the William M. Blakeney Scholarship Gala, Membership, and Technology Committees, reflecting her comprehensive commitment to alumni engagement and student support.
Beyond her professional achievements and alumni service, Williams maintains active
involvement in her community as a devoted member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic
Church and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Her personal interests include culinary
arts, travel — particularly in support of SCSU football — and cherishing time with
friends and family.
A native of Orangeburg, South Carolina, Williams resides in Charlotte, North Carolina,
with her two daughters, Havilyn (20) and Adriana (17). She is the devoted daughter
of Belvin and Patricia Williams of Greer, South Carolina.