Tempress (Tee) Solomon
Ethel Isaacs Williams, J.D. PRESIDENT THE LINKS, INCORPORATED
PRESIDENT, FLORIDA STATE COALITION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC. NATIONAL VICE-CHAIR OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC.
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empress (Tee) Solomon is the president of the Florida State Coalition of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., and also the national vice-chair of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. She is a resident of Tampa. Solomon is a retired high school administrator, educator, and former business owner who is listed in Who’s Who for Business and Professional Women. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Florida and Nova Southeastern University. Prior to retirement, in Washington, D.C., Solomon received the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ Florida “A.P. Administrator of the Year” award for her success with a minority, male mentoring program at her high school. Her presence in the local community is prevalent. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she has received the “Soror of the Year” award. She is co-chairing the 2023 Top Ladies of Distinction’s (TLOD) 41st Area IV Leadership Conference. A member of College Hill COGIC, she has chaired the annual Collegiate Day program for 12 years. She is a past recipient of The Tampa Organization of Black Affairs Unsung Hero award. In 2019, she was honored to receive the Hidden Gems, Women of Influence, and the Zetas’ Community SHERO awards. A board member of the Hillsborough C.O.S.W, Solomon also enjoys traveling, shopping, and assisting the elderly. She has also authored a book titled “Deeply Rooted.” Solomon is the widow of the late Mr. C. L. Solomon and the proud mother of three adult children and one grandson. She is proud of her three children: an anchor/reporter for KSDK news, a senior analyst for a corporate financial firm, and a city operations manager. She has five siblings and is the daughter of the late James & Edna Gavin.
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto You.” GOLDEN RULE, MATTHEW 7:12
n July 2022, West Palm Beach native Ethel Isaacs Williams was elected as national president during The Links, Incorporated and The Links Foundation’s 43rd National Assembly. She has more than 30 years of legal and corporate experience, active volunteerism, and an inner spirit to help those who cannot help themselves. As the national president, she has pledged to lead with consistent values and a contemporary vision to realize an even greater impact in the communities where we live and serve. Her work and dedication to the community are profiles of purpose and she has a wealth and breadth of experience. She is a servant leader with a love for people and whose passion for service is evident by numerous board commitments, including serving as the past chair of The Quantum Foundation, a $190 million healthcare conversion foundation, former chair of the Boca Raton (FL) Chamber of Commerce, currently serving on the Board of Trustees of Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Discover the Palm Beaches, and recent election to the corporate board of Chatham Lodging Trust, to name a few. As National President of The Links, Incorporated, Williams's focus is on continuing the amazing 76-year legacy of friends transforming communities through service. For such a time as this, she is firmly committed to ensuring the cultural, education and economic survival and success of African Americans and those of African descent. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University and her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University School of Law where she was on International Law Review and studied abroad in Paris, France, and Cambridge, England. As a licensed attorney, she has worked for both large and small firms, including her own practice, the Law Office of Isaacs Williams, P.A. Williams is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is married to her loving and supportive husband, Clarence D. Williams, III. She is a mother, sister, mentor, and friend.
“If one [has] courage, nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” MAYA ANGELOU
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