Antonio Williams

Antonio Williams is the Executive Director and Founder of T.O.N.E. U.P., leading the organization’s vision, advocacy, and strategic growth. Antonio is the voice of people who can’t advocate for themselves — and a story of hope. Incarcerated for 14 years, Williams found meaning in mentoring other Black men and organizing them to stand up for their rights, including leading a prison strike that got results.

Williams triumphed over his circumstances and now empowers other black and brown returning citizens to help themselves and others by connecting them to resources and offering personal and leadership development, healing opportunities, and political education to fight for legislation like restoring voting rights.

Through T.O.N.E. U.P., Antonio wants to help create a space where people do not have to choose between fighting for their continued liberation and economic viability; he wants to inspire and help people to heal and rebuild their lives.

Antonio is available for:

• Keynote speaking engagements

• Panel discussions and community dialogues

• Policy roundtables and leadership forums

• Collaborations aligned with reentry, justice reform, and lived experience leadership

To inquire about booking Antonio for a speaking engagement, public appearance, or collaboration, please contact:

Leslie Alvarez
Co-Executive Director
Leslie@toneup.org or antonio@toneup.org

All requests will be reviewed and scheduled in alignment with Antonio’s leadership capacity and the organization’s mission priorities.

Follow Antonio on Instagram @antonio.williams1782

Connect:

T.O.N.E. U.P. on LinkedIn

@t.o.n.e.u.p._ on Instagram