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St. Petersburg College
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Tonjua Williams
President
St. Petersburg College
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Company
St. Petersburg College
Cornerstone
Home Region
West Central
Class
Cornerstone Class 39
Additional Company (current)
St. Petersburg College
Areas of Expertise
Education, Historic Preservation
Biography
Dr. Tonjua Williams became the seventh president of St. Petersburg College in July 2017 following a national search and a unanimous vote by the College's Board of Trustees. She is a St. Petersburg native who began her professional career at St. Petersburg College more than 30 years ago. Over the years, she has served in a variety of positions including Provost and Senior Vice President of Student Affairs. She has bachelor's degrees from Clearwater Christian College, a master's in Educational Counseling from the University of South Florida, and a Ph.D. from Barry University. She is a graduate of the prestigious Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence and serves on numerous state and national education boards and committees. Dr. Williams believes that access to a quality education should be available to all. She has made it her life's work to ensure that students receive the opportunities they deserve in a setting that meets their needs and ambitions.