Princeton, NJ – June 12, 2025 – Share My Meals is honored to welcome Shamika Williams, Founder and CEO of SYW Strategies, to its Board of Advisors. With a distinguished career in global enterprise strategy, human resources, and community impact, Shamika brings a wealth of experience and a passion for equity and development that aligns closely with our mission to fight food insecurity and reduce food waste.
A recognized leader in organizational effectiveness and inclusive business strategy, Shamika has held strategic human resources business partner roles at leading companies including Thomson Reuters, BASF, Roche Diagnostics, and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). At BMS, she held increasingly senior roles across R&D, commercial, corporate, and manufacturing divisions, partnering with C-suite leaders on workforce planning, talent development, change management, and HR operations.
Shamika’s commitment to inclusive leadership and community empowerment extends far beyond the corporate world. She was a Founding Board Member of Women of Color in Pharma, a Strategic Growth Advisor to GoGo Grocer, and an acclaimed speaker at conferences including SXSW 2022, the ELC Conference, and WOCIP, where she served as the 2024 keynote speaker.
As a member of Share My Meals’ Advisory Board, Shamika will play a strategic role in supporting individual donor outreach, contributing her expertise and extensive network to help the organization broaden its reach and deepen its impact. She will collaborate with our Development and Communications team to design and implement effective campaigns, with a particular focus on expanding awareness and engagement across New Jersey.
“We are thrilled to welcome Shamika to our Advisory Board,” said Hélène Lanctuit, CEO of Share My Meals. “Her leadership, experience, and dedication to community-driven change make her an invaluable addition to our team.”
Shamika resides in Mercer County, NJ, and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking. We are grateful for her willingness to share her time and talents with Share My Meals, and we look forward to a powerful collaboration ahead.
Welcome, Shamika!
