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CAROL H. WILLIAMS,
ADVERTISING ENTREPRENEUR

Carol H. Williams is an advertising trailblazer. The Chicago native began her career with Leo Burnett Company, and became the firm’s first African-American female vice president and creative director. She also served as a creative director for Foote, Cone & Belding, before establishing her own award-winning agency, Carol H. Williams Advertising (CHWA). For her outstanding work, Williams has earned a host of honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce and the Legend Award from AdColor. “I am motivated and inspired by humanity and the creativity of human kind around me.”

“I believe we should all have love and courage. Love opens you up for so many things; courage dares us to be ourselves in the face of adversity.”

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