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Daughter of Robert Williams and Myrtle W. Williams, Lori Anne Williams is the lead vocalist for two Washington-based jazz ensembles (Lori Williams & Friends and Collaboration). She is also the featured vocalist with The Saltman Knowles Group. She graduated from Hampton University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media Arts. She is enrolled at the University of the District of Columbia pursuing a Jazz Studies degree. Lori is the proud mother of two talented and gifted children, Lauren Vanessa (an honor roll student since Kindergarten maintaining an A average throughout her tenure) and toddler son, Yusef Khalil. She has two sisters, Robyn W. Carlin (educator and math specialist/college professor) and Vanessa Williams (Gospel recording singer and professional artist). Lori was the former Director of Programs for the Best Friends Foundation. She also taught Music at Thomson Elementary School in Washington, DC. Currently, Lori is the Director of Vocal Music and former Music Department Chairperson at Wilson Senior High School (also in the District). She has an extensive background in the performing arts. She has directed several choirs including the National Diamond Girls Jazz Choir (performing for the Inauguration Ceremony for President George Bush); the Sagamihara Christian Fellowship Gospel Choir in Sagamihara, Japan; the Fort Foote Baptist Church Gospel Choir in Fort Washington, Maryland; Carmody Hills Baptist Church Children’s Choir in Capitol Heights, Mary