Anne Williams

Biography

Anne Williams was re-elected to a third four-year term beginning in 2022. Her current term expires December 31, 2025.

Education

She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, a master’s in Library Science from Rosary College in Chicago, and a J.D. degree from Loyola University of Chicago.

Work History

Williams worked as a litigator with an emphasis in employment law. A Chicago area native, Williams has lived in Shaker Heights and been active in the community for 20 years. She was employed as the Coordinator of Shaker's 2012 Centennial Celebration and recently graduated from the Citizens Police Academy. 

Service

Williams has served as chair of the Deer Task Force (now Wildlife Task Force) and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee. She has served as a member of the Climate Change Task Force (now the Sustainability Committee), Communications and Marketing Committee, Nature Center at Shaker Lakes Board, Recreation and Health Committee, Safety and Public Works Committee, and the Tree Advisory Board. 

She has volunteered in numerous local organizations including the PTO at her children’s schools, Meals on Wheels and League of Women Voters Shaker Heights, for which she twice served as President.

Personal Life

Anne and her husband have three daughters and two dogs and live in the Malvern neighborhood.