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Sandra Williams is a respected and accomplished former legislator of the Ohio General Assembly. She served more than 22 years in the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. Her leadership positions—including Assistant Minority Whip, Vice-Chair of the Utilities Committee in both chambers, member of the Joint Committee on Agency Rules and Review (JCARR), member of the Ohio Power Siting Board, Chair of the Economic Development Committee and Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee—have equipped her with extensive expertise across broad subject matter, including the utility industry, finance, telecommunications, broadband, education, and economic development.

As a legislator, Sandra oversaw billions of dollars in budget appropriations and championed numerous economic development initiatives. She was instrumental in passing key legislation that secured significant funding for the energy sector, hazardous brownfield site cleanups, promoted economic opportunities for minority contractors, and advocated for educational reforms that resulted in increased graduation rates within Cleveland’s school district.

Known for her ability to work across party lines, Sandra has earned recognition for her bipartisan leadership in legislative and business advocacy. 

After her distinguished legislative career, she became a driving force in the telecommunications sector serving as the Director of State Government Affairs at a Fortune 100 company. In this role, she developed and implemented strategic initiatives that strengthened economic competitiveness and enhanced the company's presence and effectiveness in Ohio.

A veteran of the United States Army Reserve, she remains actively involved in civic organizations, reinforcing her commitment to community service. Sandra is an esteemed member of the Cleveland State University Foundation Board and serves on the Advisory Council for the United Service Organizations (USO) and the Stark County Urban League. She previously represented companies on the Jobs Ohio – Team NEO RightSites Council and the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Government Affairs Council.

Her previous governmental board experience includes a Non-Voting Board Member role at the Ohio Power Siting Board and the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority. A proud native of Northeast Ohio, Sandra earned an Executive Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Cleveland State University. She also holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Tiffin University. Her commitment to education is underscored by her completion of advanced certifications, including Accounting from Cornell University, Mastering Negotiations: Building Agreements Across Boundaries from Harvard University and a certifications in the Regulatory Studies Program and the Accounting and Ratemaking Program from the Michigan State University Institute of Public Utilities. Additionally, she has been honored with an Honorary Doctorate from Tiffin University.