Toni Yuille Williams

Media creator and host focused on social justice: Toni Williams is the creator, on‑air personality, and executive producer of Brooklyn Savvy and the host/co‑producer of the Art Movez radio/podcast; she has built a large episode library and uses media to explore issues affecting women, people of color, and urban communities. brooklynsavvytv+2

Seasoned public affairs executive with deep Brooklyn relationships: Over a 34-year Con Edison career (retiring 2022), she led regional and community affairs in Brooklyn, managing government relations, corporate community outreach, strategic giving, media relations, employee communications, volunteerism, and special events. brooklynbridgepark+1

Civic and arts nonprofit leader: Williams serves in leadership roles across Brooklyn cultural and social service organizations—chairing and serving on boards including The Billie Holiday Theatre (chair), Brooklyn Arts Council (chair), Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (chair), and board memberships with Brooklyn Navy Yard, BRIC, Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration and others—advocating for arts, equity, and community development. ourtimepress+3

Recognized community impact and honors: As a visible leader connecting arts and community work, she has been publicly honored (e.g., part of the delegation receiving the National Medal of Arts on behalf of The Billie Holiday Theatre) and highlighted by local arts organizations and media. thebillieholidaytheatre+2