DeeDee Williams has more than twenty five years experience working in the field of HIV/AIDS; her other work experience includes more than 7years with high risk women and children affected by substance abuse, early childcare development, program implementation, women’s issues and community activism. She has more than fifteen years of management level experience and her dedication to direct services has earned her a notable reputation in the community. She is devoted to her community and works tirelessly for women’s issues. As a Licensed Minister she reaches out to the hurt and broken children of God and those who are underserved. DeeDee was awarded the John Hope Settlement House Outstanding Women’s Award for community service in March 2007. She held the position of co-chair for the Community Planning Group for HIV Prevention for 4 years and was selected as a Commissioner for the Human Relations Commission of Providence RI. The current author of “the gurlz” a book for women, by women, about women.