Chief Ambassador of Joy

Molly Williams

Georgetown University, BA
University of Washington, MPA


Molly Williams is the Founder, President and Executive Director of the Center for Women & Girls — and the creative force behind JOY & The Shooting Stars and Shooting Star School. With more than two decades in nonprofit leadership and extensive training in transformational coaching, youth development, and holistic healing practices, she leads the organization with vision, creativity, and heart.

Read more about Molly on our Founder page.

Board of Directors

Molly Williams, Founder, President & Executive Director

Kristin Horgan
, Treasurer

Sarah Byrne, Director

Jennifer Howard, Director

We are a small but mighty board that launched in July 2024 with a big vision. We are ready to grow and welcome more talent, resources, and ideas to fuel this movement with even greater STAR POWER!