City Lead/Executive Assistant
Linh Williams is a lifelong resident of Kankakee and graduate of school district #111. She received her BA in Business Administration and MBA from Olivet Nazarene University. She has an extensive background within the educational field. She worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Kankakee School District for over 14 years and as the Coordinator of Student Life at Kankakee Community College for over three years. She was the Freshman Class Sponsor, advisor of Sister Circle and coached a step team during her tenure at Kankakee High School. She has dedicated the majority of her adult life to raising her two sons, community service and volunteerism. She has coached cheerleading/dance for local youth organizations as well as semi-professional teams. Linh is currently a member of the Board of Directors for the local Kankakee and Iroquois County United Way. She is a member of the Kankakee Community College President’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council. She also is an alumna of Kankakee County’s 40 Under 40. She currently works as the Executive Assistant to the Mayor and is excited to take on the role as City Lead for Kankakee United.