WS Chronicle

Lamaya Williams was recently promoted to vice president for Big Brothers Big Sisters Services, Inc. She will lead the agency’s philanthropic efforts. 

Williams served as the agency’s director of operations for three years. Previously, she led the agency’s marketing efforts and guided the agency’s program outcomes. 

A native of Winston-Salem, Williams received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Wake Forest University. She has a long history of service to the community. Currently, she is board chair for the Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem and serves on the board of directors for Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont and the Triad Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. 

“Lamaya’s work has been integral in the overall outcomes for Big Brothers Big Sisters. We are grateful to have her as vice president for our agency. She is passionate about helping children succeed,” said Shawan Gabriel, president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Services.

Williams lives in Lewisville with her husband, Ira, and their three children. 

About Big Brothers Big Sisters:

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. By locally partnering with parents/guardians, schools, corporations and others in the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully pairs children (referred to as “Littles”) with screened volunteer mentors (referred to as “Bigs”) and monitors and supports them in one-to-one mentoring matches throughout their course. The organization holds itself accountable for children in the program to achieve measurable outcomes, such as higher aspirations; greater confidence and better relationships; educational success; and avoidance of delinquency and other risky behaviors. Big Brother Big Sisters Services, Inc. serves Forsyth and Davie Counties, working with 700 children each year. Learn how you can positively impact a child’s life, donate or volunteer at www.bbbsnc.org.