ANTONIA WILLIAMS-GARY

Antonia is an accomplished columnist, entrepreneur, and now, author.  Antonia’s latest project, her Memoir titled ‘Reclaimed,’ tells the true story of how she behaved harmfully to herself in reaction to sustained emotional abuse. Through several direct accounts of her past, Antonia helps readers understand the look of emotional abuse, the effects it can have on an individual, and her journey of towards strength and healing.  

Antonia has a rich scholarly background and is the recipient of several degrees including: Non-Profit Executive Management Graduate Certificate, Columbia University; Master of City and Regional Planning, Rutgers University; Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Marymount College.

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Antonia’s professional achievements include: Executive Director of several non-profit organizations throughout South Florida; Associate Dean, Miami-Dade College, Entrepreneurial Education Center; publisher of ICABA, a directory of accomplished Blacks in South Florida; opinion columnist (South Florida Times); and owner/operator of several businesses, including her own consulting business.

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In 1991, she was recognized as the National Minority Business Advocate of the Year by the US Minority Business Development Agency, in Washington, D.C.

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Most recently, in 2004, Antonia was inducted into her High School Hall of Fame at its inaugural; the first student to be honored.

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Antonia enjoys serving in leadership positions on community service boards.  Some of her past and current roles include The Links, Inc., Greater Miami Chapter and the Trinity Chapter; The Miami Junior League; as a Trustee, Perez Art Museum Miami; The Orange Bowl Committee; Board of Directors, The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau; and The 24 Hour Club Board of Directors.

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Antonia has also started a new venture as a REALTOR with Keller-Williams.  Antonia’s hobbies include collecting fine art, fitness training/yoga, reading, contract bridge and entertaining.

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As a grandmother of seven, Antonia celebrates a full life and is proud to make Reclaimed a pivotal part of her legacy.