Angela L. Williams

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Coppin State University

Dr. Angela L. Williams serves as executive director of Title III Programs at Coppin State University in Baltimore, where she oversees multimillion-dollar grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education.

Born in San Diego, Williams earned her doctorate in higher education administration from Morgan State University, a master’s in counseling education and student affairs from Southeastern Louisiana University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southern University and A&M College.

Williams’ career in higher education spans more than two decades, including positions at Notre Dame of Maryland University, Northern Virginia Community College and University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. Her expertise lies in managing complex grant-funded initiatives and developing programs that advance institutional missions.

“With extensive expertise in higher education administration, I oversee multimillion-dollar grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education, ensuring compliance, effective allocation and measurable outcomes,” Williams said.

Beyond her professional achievements, Williams serves as the 18th president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Iota Lambda Omega Chapter, overseeing more than 300 women. She also holds board positions with Howard Community College Educational Foundation and Pearl Foundation.

Williams’ personal journey includes time in the foster care system during her middle and high school years, an experience that inspired her to found Angela’s Circle of Sisters Inc., which supported young women in foster care.

“Having experienced the foster care system during middle and high school, I recognized the importance of mentorship,” Williams noted.

Williams continues her mentorship work through various organizations, including her sorority’s Youth Leadership Institute for ages 11-13. Her commitment to education, leadership and community service has been recognized with multiple awards, including the 2022 Learning Opportunities Service Award from Leadership Howard County and the 2022 Servant Leader Award from her sorority chapter.

This is an honoree profile from The Daily Record's Top 100 Women awards. Information for this profile was sourced from the honoree's application for the award. The honoree profiles were written using an artificial intelligence program and supported by honoree nominations, applications and letters of recommendation. Each profile was reviewed, fact-checked and edited for accuracy by The Daily Record's editorial staff.