Ty’Ann Williams, Guideposts’ Vice President of Ministries, focuses on strengthening the faith community to reach their greatest spiritual and personal potential. With aims to keep the “why” in Guideposts’ initiatives, Ty’Ann fosters spiritual wellness through faith, hope, and prayer with a development strategy of relationship building, partnerships and on-the ground ministry, while leveraging multimedia efforts.
In her previous role as director of video content development at Guideposts, Ty’Ann assessed video operations, implemented strategies to boost efficiency and creativity, and increased the video presence on Guideposts’ website and social media platforms. Prior to joining Guideposts, she worked in the toy industry as a content producer for Mattel Fisher-Price, and at Sony Music as a producer of broadcast TV and radio promotional spots.
An ordained pastor, Ty’Ann evangelizes the gospel of Jesus Christ at church congregations across the nation and world. She has ministered at historic New York churches, such as Marble Collegiate Church, Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, and The Riverside Church. She has contributed to academic conferences in Nigeria, leadership gatherings in United Arab Emirates, and revivals in India. She has also served in missions in the Dominican Republic and in Turkey assisting refugees from Syria and Africa.
Ty’Ann holds a Master of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary, and an MBA in business management and a BSBA in marketing communications from American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Fun facts: Ty’Ann was born and raised in Spanish Harlem/El Barrio, New York. She is known as The Sneaker Preacher for her cool kicks. She has sung with Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Michael Bublé, Patti LaBelle, and other artists.