Angela Williams

Angela Williams (February 14, 1964) is an American politician from Colorado. Elected to the Colorado House of Representatives as a Democrat in 2010, Williams represented House District 7, which encompasses the northeast part of Denver, including the neighborhoods of Montbello and Green Valley Ranch, and the Denver International Airport. In 2016, she was elected to the Colorado Senate representing District 33, Which includes the communities of Curtis Park, Whittier, Five Points, Cole, Park Hill, Stapleton, East Colfax, Green Valley Ranch, Montbello, and Denver International Airport. She previously ran for the United States Senate. Early life and education Williams grew up in Morris, Oklahoma, on her parents' farm, where they raised cattle and fresh vegetables. Her father worked for a glass manufacturer and was a proud and active member of the local union. Her mother stayed at home before eventually working as a seamstress and dietician for the local schools. Williams is one of seven brothers and sisters, each of whom is a first-generation college graduate. Williams graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduating, she went to work in the nonprofit sector in human resources. She moved to Colorado in 1988, and later joined the private sector as a process improvement manager in telecommunications and technology. She then went on to become an entrepreneur, opening her own business, becoming the principal owner of the Angela Williams Allstate Insurance Agency for 12 years. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards focused on youth and leadership development, education, seniors and more. She is the mother of a son, Brandon.