Dr. Dale Williams

Dr. Dale Williams is the founder of Leadership for Queens and the HBCU Kings & Queens Conference, a leadership conference for Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Queens. She has independently organized and conducted the HBCU Kings & Queens Conference annually for 20 years in four different cities. Dr. Williams has more than 20 years of experience in higher education. Currently, she is the director of the Academic Advising Center at the University of Memphis.

A sought-after trainer and speaker, Dr. Williams has also worked at many HBCUs in a variety of capacities. Such positions include but are not limited to: Director of Student Activities at Winston-Salem State University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Coordinator of Student Activities at Tennessee State University, and Public Relations Associate at Meharry Medical College. Throughout her career, she has also worked as a full-time instructor for 10 years at Bethel University as well as an adjunct instructor teaching English and Speech at LeMoyne-Owen College, National College of Business and Technology, Tennessee State University, and Draughons Junior College.

Dr. Williams’ leadership aspirations began early as she was not only queen of her high school in Memphis, Tennessee but also Miss Tennessee State University (1992-93). She has judged various pageants, served as a keynote speaker, and conducted numerous workshops at various universities, conferences, and community events. She thoroughly enjoys helping young men and women reach their goals and realize their full potential.

Dr. Williams believes that those who walk in such positions have the perfect opportunity to make a great impact on others. In 2018, she was nominated by EBONY Power 100 for a People’s Choice Award for her work with the conference and Leadership for Queens. Dr. Williams is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Tennessee State University Alumni Association, and The Junior League of Memphis. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communications and Theatre, and a Master of Arts in English from Tennessee State University, and a PhD in Literature and Cultural Studies from the University of Memphis.