She specifically drew attention to the reluctance of African-Americans to seek treatment due to social stigmas against mental illness and a variety of other culturally-specific issues. In a June 2005 interview with Essence magazine, "Depression and the Superwoman," she spoke candidly about the effects of depression. She was forced to put her public relations career on hold as she recovered from the illness. In 2003 Williams suffered a severe bout of depression.
Since its creation in 1988, The Terrie Williams Agency has provided many of its services on a pro bono basis to underserved communities. Her work in public relations has been referenced in textbooks, business guides, print editorials, social media, and pop culture. Corporate clients include HBO, Revlon, Time Warner, Essence magazine, and Forest City Ratner Companies. Over the years, it has represented public figures such as Prince, Chris Rock, Janet Jackson, Louis Gossett Jr., the Reverend Al Sharpton, Sean "Diddy" Combs, MoNique, Ntozake Shange, and the late Johnnie L. The firm provides employee training and motivational speaking for various corporations, community-based organizations, and universities. Her first clients were Miles Davis and comedian Eddie Murphy. In 1988 she founded The Terrie Williams Agency (TTWA), a public relations firm. At the hospital, she met and befriended jazz musician Miles Davis who encouraged her to open her own business, which Williams eventually did. Upon obtaining her MS, Williams took a job as a medical social worker at New York Hospital (now called Weill-Cornell Medical Center) counselling terminally ill and physically challenged patients. It represents the highest form of university recognition bestowed exclusively on alumni." Upon completion of her bachelor's degree, she went on to obtain a Master's of Science in Social Work at Columbia University. "The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have made distinguished contributions to their professions or chosen fields of endeavor.
She received the Alumni Achievement Award in 1988. Education Īfter high school, Williams continued to further her education at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts where she received a BA in Psychology and Sociology. These visits helped Terrie to develop compassion at a very young age, influencing who she is today. Agatha home for children in Nanuet, NY and spent time with the orphan children for the weekend. Terrie's family would often visit the St. Terrie's mother, Marie, had nine siblings and was the only one to complete high school. Williams' father, Charles, was born as one of five siblings and received his education through the military. Terrie Williams (born May 12, 1954) is an American public relations speaker, author, therapist, and philanthropist.
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