Lori-Anne Williams has been working in the non-profit sector since 1983. She has worked with organizations large (The Music Center of Los Angeles, University of Minnesota) and small (Wayside Theatre in Middletown, VA).

Lori-Anne is also an experienced teacher and presenter, having taught at the University of Minnesota, and at conferences around the country.

As a communicator, Lori-Anne has managed theater season ticket campaigns, employee communication, media relations, crisis communications, and major special events.

As a grant writer, Lori-Anne has secured funding from agencies including 3M Foundation, Hennepin County, The McKnight Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Board, National Endowment for the Arts, National Science Foundation, Target Foundation, and the US Department of Education.