Most Revered Supreme Basileus

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Antorris S. Williams, originally from Belle Glade, Florida, believes that our talents and abilities are gifts from God to build his kingdom and people.

Each of his talents helped develop skills that openly support his communal and leadership abilities in public, community, and social service.

As of July 22, 2024, Mr. Williams is the Most Revered Supreme Basileus and CEO for The Academia Society, Inc. (TAS) 2024-2026.

As Most Revered Supreme Basileus or ceremonial head, he leads the members through the “Rise” platform centered in “Academia Rising Together.” The charge to members is to “Rise Up!”

This national program commits TAS to being firm and unwavering in its convictions to inspire, think strategically, and stay actively engaged in the community and Society while striving to lead in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Race & Social Justice, and Building Community.

As CEO, he oversees the strategic and complex operations of the Society’s alignment towards business, membership, financial, and compliance operations within the scope of its purpose, national charter and program, strategic plan, and Mighty Boule and Supreme Directorate-approved goals.

On December 4, 2011, he was inducted into The Academia Society, Inc. through the Tallahassee Metro Intermediate & Collegiate (MIC) chapter.

Since then, his dedication and visibility have significantly contributed to The Academia Society at all three levels and across the Neo-Classic community.

He was 20th Basileus of Tallahassee MIC and the 14th and 21st Basileus of the Tallahassee Metro Professional Alumni & Collegiate (MPAC) chapter.

Previously, he served as Second Supreme Anti-Basileus (MIC), Supreme Parliamentarian, Supreme Grammateus, and Southern Regional Director.

Locally, he has been a member of Nashville MPAC, Shreveport MPAC, and Jacksonville MPAC, and he is currently a charter member and active with Greater Atlanta MPAC.

Aside from his service to The Academia Society, Inc., he has served in areas such as:

Seattle Management Association (SMA)

FAMU NAA Legacy & Leadership chapter (charter member and officer)

Volunteered with Seattle-King County clinic

Volunteer mentor to journalism, public relations, and communications students and interns

Out in Tech Digital Corp building websites

Mr. Williams is a master of science graduate student at Eastern Washington University, where he studies organizational leadership. He also is an alumnus of Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he studied public relations and graphic design. He works in public service as a communications leader and is a Antorris currently resides in Seattle, Washington.

He has also written for various publications and won national, state, and local PR campaign awards. His expertise includes crisis communication, change management, and public relations, with influence in severe weather and the COVID-19 pandemic. He also builds comprehensive, integrated marketing communications programs. With a reach and ghostwriting influence across organizations and governments, he works to serve.

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