Deidra Williams

She/Her

Social Services Program Director

dwilliams@mkelgbt.org

414-271-2656 x105

Deidra Williams (she/her) is a proud black woman born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Deidra is the Social Services Program Director and Recovery Coach Facilitator at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center. Deidra has over 20 years of experience working with youth in Milwaukee who have experienced mental health, substance use, and trauma-related issues. Deidra has extensive knowledge and experience in developing youth-centered, trauma-informed programming. Deidra loves sharing knowledge, training, and developing and supervising young adults who are studying to work in the social services field. As one of the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center’s Recovery Coach Facilitators, individuals are trained to provide Peer Support Services to those in or seeking recovery from an addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs or anyone who simply wants to understand more about the recovery process. Deidra enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her free time, traveling, journaling, and reading.