Tarina L. Williams, MBA, has spent more than two decades establishing herself as an expert in providing strategic advice to C-suite executives within the regulatory space. She currently serves as an engagement director at Salesforce Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she leads transformative projects, implementing solutions that have had a significant impact on her clients’ operations. A cornerstone of Ms. Williams’ success is her commitment to cultivating strong, trusting relationships with clients, ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact initiatives.
Before joining Salesforce, Ms. Williams worked as a management consulting manager at Accenture, where she was part of the song sales and service practice in the financial services sector from 2019 to 2023. During her time at Accenture, she honed her expertise in management consulting, delivering key projects that supported her clients’ strategic goals.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Williams served as a managing consultant at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas from 2014 to 2019. In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in leading several high-profile projects, contributing to the company’s operational transformation and strengthening her leadership and project management skills.
Ms. Williams’s professional experience also includes leadership roles in several prominent organizations. She was senior vice president of the enterprise project office at Associated Bank from 2013 to 2014, where she led large-scale projects that significantly impacted the bank’s operations. Prior to this role, she worked as a customer experience consultant and PMO development lead at Instant Technology in Chicago from 2011 to 2013. Some of Ms. Williams’ earlier roles include serving as director of information technology finance and PMO at Illinois Licensed Beverage from 2007 to 2011, senior manager of global PMO at Kraft Foods from 2006 to 2007, and senior program manager for enterprise technology, strategy, and planning at Allstate from 2003 to 2006.
Ms. Williams laid a strong academic foundation for her career success, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University and a Master of Business Administration from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Her commitment to continuing education is further reflected in her certifications, which include a certification in change management, information technology service management, and the Project Management Professional designation from the Project Management Institute.
As an active member of her field, Ms. Williams is deeply involved in multiple professional organizations. She is a member of the Project Management Institute, the American Marketing Association, the Best Practice Institute, the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization, the Association of Business Process Management Professionals International, Toastmasters International, and Women In Technology International. These memberships underscore her commitment to professional development, networking, and staying abreast of industry trends. Furthermore, Ms. Williams has served on the board of the Howard University Alumni Association of Chicago since 2015 and Minds Matter Chicago since 2023.
Beyond her professional commitments, Ms. Williams is an active volunteer and advocate for civic causes. Her involvement in organizations like Women in Technology and Developing World Connections highlights her passion for community engagement and empowering others, particularly in underserved communities. Through her volunteer work, she also seeks to create opportunities for those who might otherwise lack access to the resources needed for personal and professional growth.
One of Ms. Williams’s most significant achievements has been her success in obtaining approval for and implementing transformative projects. She has spent over a year building strong, trusting relationships with clients to gain their approval and support for new initiatives. This dedication to relationship-building and delivering results has been key to her success in the consulting space. Looking to the future, Ms. Williams aspires to utilize her vast experience to help others advance in their careers while continuing to establish herself as an influential figure in the industry. Her goal is to leverage her expertise to guide others in navigating the complex world of management consulting and project execution, contributing to the development of the next generation of leaders.