Portia Williams grew up in Northwest DC, where she currently resides and has lived in various locations throughout the DMV. After she graduated from Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale MD, she attended the University of Potomac College in Washington DC to study Health Information Management. For a number of years, Portia worked at InnerCity CDC, a Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services program, as a Credible Messenger (mentor) for at-risk youth. Most recently, Portia took a position as a Community Support Worker at Hillcrest Children and Family Center. Portia participated in the Negotiation Works program in the fall of 2021 with other members of THE WIRE. She joined the Ambassadors program as a way to help better serve her community. Networking with others like herself and working toward a common goal of sharing negotiation tips and strategies brings her joy.