Jean Williams

I grew up in New Orleans, but relocated to Chicago after finishing college at Dillard University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in mass communication. I've largely worked as a writer and editor for newspapers, magazines, corporations and associations, but I'm also a filmmaker (with an MFA in cinema directing from Columbia College) and designer of handmade jewelry, wall art, housewares, accessories and other products.

As a print journalist, I've worked as a reporter and editor at the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Jet Magazine, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the ADA News. I wrote the nonfiction business memoir "Sweet Expectations: Michele Hoskins' Recipe for Success," published by Adams Media in 2004.

As a filmmaker, I've written, produced and directed three short films: "Oh Brother, My Sister"; “Ninth Grade Ned”; and “BARACKED.” My short film "Oh Brother, My Sister" won the Lagniappe Award at the 11th New Orleans Film & Video Festival.

A huge lover of books, I previously served as board chair of the Children's Book Fair in Hyde Park. My personal creative writing encompasses poetry, fiction, essays, plays and more. In fact, I am always working on something creative, and I take that spirit with me everywhere, be it a canvas or a white paper!

Aside from this portfolio, you can glimpse some of my creative work here:
Behance: https://www.behance.net/jaweditorial

And here:
JeanWilliamsStudio.com

Also, see me on social media:
Instagram: @jean_the_creator