Director & Curator’s Profile

Jennifer Williams received her B.A. in History with a concentration in Art History from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. She moved to New Orleans to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA coordinating projects with the Tulane University Center for Public Service at a community center in the 7th ward. Serving 3 terms over the last 7 years, her commitment to social justice has grown out of her parent’s dedication of serving others throughout their lives.

She has participated and led in a variety of experiences, including facilitating discussion groups on Poverty Alleviation at the 2008 Clinton Global Initiative, U-Tulane and the Urban Bush Women Leadership Institute in Brooklyn, New York.

Traveling around the country from coast to coast serving in and coordinating community projects addressing a range of issues such as literacy, health, technology, and arts in education for all ages is a part of her passion.

In 2008, Jennifer began volunteering with the McKenna Museum of African American Art as the Assistant Curator. She also has professional certificates in Mobilizing Arts and Cultural Resources for Community Building and Volunteer Management.

Contact Ms. Williams at  jwilliams@themckennamuseum.com