Executive Director

Lisa C. Williams

Lisa Williams is the MACE Foundation's interim executive director. Before becoming a philanthropist and renowned advocate for the human, educational, health and reproductive rights for women and girls, Ms. Williams served her country as a commissioned officer in the United States Armed Forces (USAF), with the distinction of serving in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. After honorably completing her military service, Lisa founded Circle of Friends: Celebrating Life, Inc., in 1999, dedicating the next 20 years of her time, energy and resources to educating, equipping and empowering girls and women to live their best lives—healthy, financially solvent and free of violence.