ASU tabs Williams as Deputy Athletic Director

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (bamastatesports.com)  – Jennifer Lynne Williams has been named Deputy Athletic Director at Alabama State University, Athletic Director Melvin Hines announced today.

Williams brings more than a decade of experience in athletics development to Alabama State.  She will assist in the day-to-day operations of Hornet Athletics, and lead athletics’ fundraising initiatives through the Hornet Club.

“We are excited to bring Mrs. Williams on board as the Deputy Director of Athletics,” Hines said. “She brings an extensive background in athletics fundraising and we look forward to her impact on Hornet Athletics.”

Williams comes to Alabama State after spending the past four years at Associate Athletic Director for Development and Executive Director of the Aggie Foundation at North Carolina A&T University. Williams oversaw all giving initiatives for athletics, establishing and implementing aggressive fundraising programs and initiatives while overseeing the athletics marketing department. She raised more than $4 million dollars in donor revenue at NCA&T while than doubling the number of donors for athletics.

Williams spent three years as DePaul University (2009-12) as Assistant Director of Development, responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of the department’s annual giving initiatives, implementing programs, and working directly with donors in annual giving, endowments, and capital projects.

Williams worked in development and marketing for the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) and in the Seahawk Club at North Carolina-Wilmington (2008-09), and began her career in athletics development at North Carolina Central (2005-07).

A four-year letterman and two-year captain in women’s basketball at the University of North Carolina, Williams began her professional career as a reporter for the Tar Heel Sports Network and a productions assistant for Fox Sports South. The Detroit, Mich. native earned her bachelor’s degree as a double major in journalism and African-American history at North Carolina, and a Master’s degree in athletic administration from North Carolina Central.

Earlier this year, Williams was named to North Carolina Central’s 40 under 40 Class of 2016 honorees, recognizing young NCCU alumni who have made significant contributions in the arts, entertainment, healthcare, sciences, education, law, business, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, public service, or government.