Just Who I Am – JWIA

Platform for foster youth

To learn how to use their experiences to mold them into unashamed, strong, and successful leaders in society.

Laura Williams, President

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Testimonials

Just Who I Am will show foster youth can they can overcome stereotypes.

SUMMER mentorship program

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What Just Who I Am inc means to me is too be strong and your not by yourself,someone is going to be there too love you and don’t be ashamed to let people know your story and you are beautiful and perfect the way you are-Spirit Daniels “empowering foster youth to embrace their uniqueness, for it is not my birth that confines me, but defines me. JWIA creates a world where every journey is celebrated, every voice heard, and every dream nurtured - that is what just who I am means to me”

ShiAnn Castle

About Just Who I Am

To learn how to use their experiences to mold them into unashamed, strong, and successful leaders in society.

Meet the CEO:

Laura Williams, a native of Los Angeles, is a passionate advocate and community leader dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others. With a Doctorate Degree in Education from American International Theism University, Eaglewood , Florida, Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, Laura also earned her undergraduate degree from Prairie View A&M University, laying the educational foundation for her commitment to social change.

As the founder of "Just Who I Am, Inc.," a non-profit organization, Laura channels her expertise and compassion into a mission to restore the lives of those impacted by the foster care system. Her vision and leadership have manifested in the establishment of the first youth center in the 9th District in 2024, a significant milestone achieved under the esteemed leadership of Councilmember Curren Price.

Laura Williams draws inspiration from her familial roots and proudly identifies as the daughter of Dr. R. A. Williams and Debra Williams. She actively contributes to her community not only through her non-profit work but also by serving as the Sunday school superintendent at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church, where her father, Dr. Williams, serves as the pastor.

Meet the CEO:

Laura Williams, a native of Los Angeles, is a passionate advocate and community leader dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others. With a Doctorate Degree in Education from American International Theism University, Eaglewood , Florida, Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, Laura also earned her undergraduate degree from Prairie View A&M University, laying the educational foundation for her commitment to social change.

As the founder of "Just Who I Am, Inc.," a non-profit organization, Laura channels her expertise and compassion into a mission to restore the lives of those impacted by the foster care system. Her vision and leadership have manifested in the establishment of the first youth center in the 9th District in 2024, a significant milestone achieved under the esteemed leadership of Councilmember Curren Price.

Laura Williams draws inspiration from her familial roots and proudly identifies as the daughter of Dr. R. A. Williams and Debra Williams. She actively contributes to her community not only through her non-profit work but also by serving as the Sunday school superintendent at McCoy Memorial Baptist Church, where her father, Dr. Williams, serves as the pastor.