Callie Williams

Callie Williams serves as Director of Organizing and Advocacy for a charter school network in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began her work with the organization as a consultant focused on parent organizing during the Renaissance school turnaround process and later transitioned into a full-time role building relationships to help parents advocate on issues such as funding, safe passages, charter renewals, and legislation. Williams has spent about 15 years in the education space, with additional experience at Settlement Music School conducting outreach and at a nonprofit providing scholarships for single mothers. She earned her bachelor's degree from LaSalle University in Philadelphia in 2001, studying communications with a minor in Spanish after returning to complete her studies as a non-traditional student while raising her children. In addition to her professional role, Williams serves on an advisory council for the School District of Philadelphia. She attributes her success to her children, whom she sought to motivate through tangible achievements, and to the families in underserved populations whom she empowers to recognize their own power and hold decision makers accountable. Her core values include integrity, accountability, and commitment, which guide both her work and personal life.