Stacey Williams
(she/her/hers)
Board Member
Stacey Williams is the proprietress of Jazz Cat Herder, LLC (JCH). Jazz Cat Herder’s primary focus is on artists/arts organization management and the ongoing development of financial literacy and business acumen in new and established talent. Jazz Cat Herder has taken the lead in introducing the business side of the entertainment industry to middle- and high-school aged artists and their parents, empowering them to make more educated, profitable, and career-sustaining business decisions. She is Co-Chair and the Virginia Representative for the DMV Music Stakeholders, who work tirelessly to ensure area live music venues remain open and maintain a harmonious relationship within their communities, and that artists can have access to affordable housing, a living wage, and employment opportunities. As a member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Stacey has used her influence to ensure the creative community’s concerns are included in Virginia’s 2026 Legislative Agenda. Stacey also serves on the Board of Governors for the DC Chapter of the Recording Academy.
Stacey was drawn to join AAC after attending her first AAC Convening in 2019. “I was delighted and empowered by the work this organization was doing." Advocating for BIPOC artists to be in spaces where decisions were being made regarding their industry, their livelihood, and their craft, was and still is, powerful.”
As board Co-Chair, Stacey leverages her experience in operations, risk and compliance and project management to support AAC’s operations and revenue generation efforts as we work to build a sustainable future. She also serves on the Governance and Ethics Committee, helping to steward governance with integrity, accountability and vision.
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