Ticina L. Williams is an author, consultant and creative entrepreneur. She is a native of the southside of Chicago and a graduate of Kenwood Academy. After working in the healthcare industry for the last 17 years, as nationally certified Pharmacy Technician, she founded Creativiti Custom Designs and Events, a full service event planning, and party supply company. Creativiti Custom Designs and Event’s mission is to empower clients to successfully plan, and manage a myriad of projects or style personalized events featuring products and services created and curated exclusively by the brand. Ticina graduated from Chicago State University with a degree in Business Administration/Management, and is a member Delta Mu Delta's business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students. Fueled by a drive to learn, Ticina has also earned certifications in Nonprofit Management (University of Chicago), and Event Planning from Correlations Event Planning LLC. She is also currently pursing a Master’s of Business Administration (Project Management) from Keller Graduate School of Management. She is passionate about civic engagement, community service and advocating for resources to build thriving communities in Chicago.